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Filed for Social Security Too Soon? 2 Ways to Get a Do-Over

If you've claimed Social Security too soon, two SSA rules allow a do-over. But be warned: Using them clumsily can lead to surprise repayments or lost benefits.

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6 Free Financial Counseling Programs Retirees Are Using More Often

Retirement is supposed to be a time of relaxation, not acute financial stress. However, inflation and rising healthcare costs are forcing many seniors to make...

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New 2026 Medicare Rules That Slash Costs for Kidney Patients

A diagnosis of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) used to mean a lifetime of financial anxiety. Patients watched their savings drain away on expensive prescriptions and...

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Why Piper Sandler Thinks UnitedHealth Stock Is the Top Insurer to Buy Now

UNH stock is facing significant risk due to the Trump administration's focus on the health insurance sector.

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Medicare Advantage Plans Are Restoring Benefits That Paused Last Fall

November and December are often expensive months for seniors on Medicare Advantage. You may have gone to the dentist only to find your coverage was...

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Should You Buy the Dip in These 2 Dividend Stocks?

Tighter Medicare Advantage payment rates are testing two established health insurers, with CVS Health offering a safer dividend entry at 28% upside and 3% yield while Humana's 36% year-over-year decline creates a riskier but potentially stronger bounce-back opportunity if profitability stabilizes faster than the market expects.

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Newsom fights back after Dr Oz accuses LA’s Armenians of healthcare fraud

California governor files complaint against Medicare head’s ‘baseless and racist allegations’

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8 Cost-of-Living Discounts That Quietly Restart After January

January is usually associated with price hikes and new fees. However, it is also the month when valuable discount programs reset their calendars. Many assistance...

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This Surprisingly Versatile Account Should Be in Your Retirement Plan

The Swiss Army knife of accounts can help provide tax-free income in retirement. "Be Prepared."

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How to Avoid Medicare Late Enrollment Penalties Forever

Whether you are still working or planning to retire this year, understanding the 2026 late penalties for Parts A, B and D is essential for your financial health.

Kiplinger

Why Fixed Income Doesn’t Feel Fixed Anymore for Retirees in 2026

Everyone who’s retired or eyeing retirement remembers the day they first heard “fixed income,” pictured as a money safety net that kicks in like clockwork every month. That dependable paycheck — from Social Security, pensions, annuities, or bond interest — was supposed to be the rock in the shaky sea…

The Free Financial Advisor

Ask the Editor, January 30: Questions on Social Security Benefits Taxation

In this week's Ask the Editor Q&A, Joy Taylor answers questions on the taxation of Social Security benefits

Kiplinger

Prior Authorization for Traditional Medicare Patients Has Started in 6 States

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has implemented prior authorization requirements for certain traditional fee-for-service Medicare services in six states starting this year. Here are the particulars.

Kiplinger

Hospitals Are Reclassifying Care to Reduce Coverage

The most dangerous person in the hospital is not a sick patient—it is the administrative auditor. While you are recovering in a hospital bed, a...

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6 Transportation Benefits Seniors Can Activate Mid-Winter

Winter is the season of isolation for seniors. When sidewalks turn into ice sheets and driving becomes hazardous, many older adults simply stop leaving the...

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7 Medications Seniors Pay More for After Renewals

We often assume that once a drug goes generic or gets “negotiated” by Medicare, the price will drop forever. In 2026, the opposite is happening...

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Can You Really Retire on Social Security Alone in 2026? An Honest Budget Breakdown

See what a real Social Security-only retirement budget could look like in 2026, as well as whether you could truly live on Social Security benefits alone.

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5 Signs Your Medicare Costs Just Changed

You likely watched the news about the 2.8% Social Security COLA and calculated exactly how much extra money you would have this year. Then the...

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7 Medicare Benefits Seniors Can Still Activate Before Winter Ends

Winter is often the hardest season for senior health and mobility. The cold weather keeps you indoors and isolated for months at a time. The...

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9 Benefits Calls That Are Actually Scams (Even When They Sound “Official”)

Your phone rings. Surprisingly, the caller ID displays “Social Security Administration” or “Medicare Support.” The voice on the other end sounds professional, calm, and terrifyingly specific. Moreover, they know your name, and they might even recite the last four digits of your SSN.

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Hospitals Are Charging More for Identical Procedures

You might assume that the price of a medical procedure is determined by what is done to you. In 2026, the price is largely determined...

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10 Medicare Costs That Surprise People After They Turn 65

There is a dangerous myth that once you turn 65, your healthcare becomes free. You get the red, white, and blue card, and you assume the bills stop. The reality is that Medicare is a safety net with holes in it.

The Independent UK

Less-than-perfect organs for transplant list recipients is Medicare’s latest proposal

A less-than-perfect kidney might not be suitable for a young recipient but could offer an older, sicker patient – who might not receive another offer – valuable time off dialysis

Barchart

Down 46% Over the Past Year, Should You Sell UnitedHealth Stock?

UNH’s slump ties to Medicare uncertainty and restructuring costs, leaving investors weighing near-term pain against historically cheap valuation.

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6 Medicare Services Losing Preferred Status

We often assume that “accepting Medicare” is a binary state. A doctor or facility either takes your insurance or they do not. In 2026, that...

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