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Inflation Relief Bill: What It Means for Fixed-Income Seniors

For seniors living on Social Security or pensions, inflation hits hardest where it hurts—groceries, medicine, and utilities. The new Inflation Relief Bill aims to ease...

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Medicare Might Deny Eyeglasses Even After Cataract Surgery in Many States

Many seniors are shocked to learn that Medicare doesn’t always pay for eyeglasses after cataract surgery. While the procedure itself is covered, follow-up vision correction...

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Free Wellness Visits Under Medicare Aren’t Always Free

Many seniors schedule Medicare wellness visits believing they’re fully covered and cost-free. But afterward, surprise bills often appear—leaving retirees confused and frustrated. That’s because “free”...

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A Little Truth — And A Big China

David Kass at Americans for Tax Fairness: The government shutdown crisis was manufactured by Donald Trump and Republicans in Congress. They wrote and passed their “Big Ugly” tax...

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The Key Expense You Forgot To Put in Your Retirement Plan

Nearly 70% of retirees will need long-term care, yet most plans ignore it. This can lead to six-figure costs and financial strain. Here's how to prepare.

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Rep. Chip Roy on Spending, Immigration, and the American Dream

"I think members of Congress believe that they get more popularity in votes by spending money. I actually disagree with that," the Texas Republican tells Reason.

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Error in Your Earnings Record Could Slash Benefits Forever

Your Social Security benefits are only as accurate as the record they’re based on—and mistakes in your earnings history can quietly cost you thousands over...

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Silent Gaps in Medicaid Before 65 Everyone Misses

Many Americans assume Medicaid will catch them if they lose coverage or face serious illness before 65. But hidden eligibility rules and income thresholds leave...

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Travel Outside the U.S. Might Break Parts of Your Medicare Coverage

Retirees often dream of traveling the world, but few realize Medicare doesn’t always follow them abroad. Once you leave U.S. borders, large portions of your...

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Miss One Drug Refill and Face Lifetime Penalty—What to Know

Medicare offers prescription drug coverage through Part D, but the rules behind it can feel like a trap. Many seniors don’t realize that missing just...

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Unknown Penalties for Delaying Medicare Enrollment Once

Many people think they can delay Medicare enrollment to save money—especially if they feel healthy or have other coverage. But waiting too long can trigger...

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Trust funds that finance Medicare and Social Security are at risk of insolvency within 7 years, cutting benefits up to 24%, a new report warns

A couple turning 60 this year would face an $18,400 Social Security cut, according to the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget.

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Dr. Oz has a big idea to make America great again: Make elderly work till they drop

Trump’s Administrator of the Centers for Medicare Medicaid Services, Dr. Mehmet Oz, wants elderly boomers to work till they’re 65 because the economy surely needs their bodies more than they and their families do. Right?

The Mary Sue

Major Insurers Scale Back Medicare Advantage and Part D Plans for 2026

Beneficiaries enrolled in Medicare Advantage and Part D prescription drug plans might be losing their plan as UnitedHealthcare, Humana, and Aetna (CVS Health) scale back offerings for 2026.

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Repeated info sharing for government services to be cut

People applying for government services could now only have to fill out personal information once under reforms to be introduced to parliament.

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Medicare and Social Security Trust Funds Could Go Broke by 2033-34

Two of America’s most important safety nets—Social Security and Medicare—are facing serious financial strain. Government reports project their trust funds could run dry between 2033...

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COLA Drop Incoming: 2026 Social Security Bump Won’t Match Inflation

Millions of retirees count on their annual Social Security Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) to keep pace with rising prices. But forecasts for 2026 suggest a smaller...

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When Medicare Part B Premiums Might Swallow Your Entire COLA Raise

Retirees wait all year for their Social Security Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA)—only to watch it vanish when Medicare Part B premiums rise. For 2026, projections suggest...

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Half of Retirees Cutting Meals and Medicine Because Benefits Aren’t Keeping Up

Retirement used to mean stability, but for millions of seniors, the math no longer works. Rising housing, healthcare, and grocery costs are outpacing Social Security...

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Secret Rules That Let Social Security Reclaim Overpayments Years Later

Imagine thinking your benefits are secure—only to receive a letter from the Social Security Administration (SSA) demanding thousands back. That’s the reality for many retirees...

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Why Many Seniors Underestimate Their Tax Bills After Retirement

Many retirees expect lower taxes once they stop working—but that assumption often backfires. Retirement income isn’t as tax-free as people think. Social Security, pensions, withdrawals,...

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Rural US town outraged as only hospital forced to shut: ‘I would have died without it’

Nearly 28,000 people relied on Glenn Medical center for its services, but now they will have to travel more than 30 miles for care

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What the Government Shutdown Means to Retirees

Depending upon how long it lasts, a government shutdown can impact your daily life, including seeing family, managing your health, and enjoying your free time.

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3 Changes to Social Security That Retirees Should Worry About in 2026

While retirees shouldn't panic over the following changes coming to Social Security next year, they should understand them, prepare for them and adjust budgets

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Social Security 2026 COLA: How Much Increase Retirees Can Expect — And Why Many Might See Less in Their Cheques

Analysts forecast a 2.6–2.7% Social Security 2026 COLA increase, yet rising Medicare premiums may cut the real gains for millions of retirees.

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