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The $2.00 “Raise”: A Step-by-Step Guide to Auditing Your Jan 2026 SS Statement for Errors

If you recently checked your bank account and found that your 2026 Social Security “raise” was closer to the price of a cup of coffee...

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How to Use Your Health Savings Account in Retirement

Strategic saving and investing of HSA funds during your working years can unlock the full potential of these accounts to cover healthcare costs and more in retirement.

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10 Ways to Reduce Healthcare Spending Before Deductibles Reset

January is often the most expensive month for retirees. Not only is the holiday “hangover” hitting your credit card bill, but your medical insurance resets...

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7 Medicare Appeals That Succeed More Often Than Expected

Getting a denial letter from Medicare can feel like a door slamming in your face. Whether it’s a refusal to cover a specific medication or...

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Wisconsin Hospitals Pause Gender-Affirming Care for Minors Amid Federal Policy Changes

Two major Wisconsin hospitals pause gender-affirming care for minors following federal policy changes from the Trump administration that threaten hospital funding.

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New study reveals around a quarter of dementia patients are prescribed risky drugs despite safety warnings

Roughly 25 percent of dementia patients were prescribed at least one ‘potentially inappropriate’ drug between 2013 and 2021

The Independent UK

UnitedHealth accused of using ‘aggressive’ tactics to boost payments from federal government

The controversial healthcare conglomerate is accused of systematically diagnosing patients with as many conditions as possible to maximize Medicare subsidies

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The January 14th ‘Net-Zero’ Deposit: Why Your First 2026 Social Security Check May Arrive With a $0.00 Raise

If you were expecting a bigger Social Security check on January 14, 2026, you’re not alone. Everyone assumed the cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2026 would bump up their payments starting in January. However, you might be surprised to find out that your deposit looks suspiciously identical to December’s, despite the…

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12 Cost-Cutting Opportunities Retirees Miss Each Year

Retirement is often envisioned as a time of leisure, but for many, it becomes a second full-time job: managing a fixed income against the rising...

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7 Medicare Enrollment Assumptions That Cost Seniors Money

Medicare is often described as a “safety net,” but for the unprepared, it can feel more like a high-wire act. In 2026, the complexity of...

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The 48-Hour Countdown: Why Your January 14th Social Security Deposit Will Be a Net-Zero Shock

In exactly 48 hours, millions of Americans will log into their bank apps and face a cold reality. Wednesday morning, January 14, marks the first...

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Will Soaring Health Care Premiums Tank Your Early Retirement?

If you're under 65 and want to retire soon, your plan may be derailed by skyrocketing ACA marketplace premiums. Here's what you can do.

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Financial Planners: 9 Retirement Moves You’ll Regret Not Making If You Plan To Retire in 2026

Planning to retire in 2026? Here are nine key retirement moves financial planners recommend you make now to avoid costly missteps later.

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UnitedHealth Faces Renewed Scrutiny into Its Nursing Home Practices. What Does That Mean for UNH Stock?

Could continued inspection over nursing home care keep a lid on valuation or permanently derail a still‑profitable, dividend‑paying healthcare giant?

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Suze Orman: Why Smart Seniors Should Add a Dental Savings Plan To Their Medicare Coverage

Suze Orman explains why Medicare dental coverage falls short and how a dental savings plan could help seniors cut costs and avoid surprise dental bills.

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7 Silent Ways Your Social Security Check is Being Drained in 2026 (Check Your Statement Now)

The Social Security Administration recently announced a 2.8% Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) for 2026, providing a modest bump for millions of Americans. However, many retirees are...

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The COLA Illusion: 3 Reasons Your 2.8% Raise Disappeared Before it Hit Your Bank Account

If you checked your bank balance this week expecting a celebratory boost from the 2026 Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA), you likely felt a sting of disappointment...

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5 Medicare ‘Death Traps’ That Will Cost You $5,000 This Year

For most retirees, Medicare is the cornerstone of a secure retirement, but in 2026, the program has more financial tripwires than ever before. While the...

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Some Medicare Drug Plans Are Reclassifying Common Prescriptions

As the 2026 plan year gets underway, many Medicare beneficiaries are discovering a quiet but significant shift at the pharmacy counter. While much of the...

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Doctors Say January Is When Patients Are Most Shocked by Out-of-Pocket Costs—Here’s Why

Every January, doctors brace for the same reaction: stunned patients staring at unexpectedly high medical bills. It’s not that care suddenly got more expensive; it’s that most people forget how insurance resets work. Deductibles, copays, and out-of-pocket maximums all start fresh with the new year. That means even routine visits…

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Almost twice as many Australian GP clinics bulk billing since Medicare incentive changes, analysis suggests

Survey by online health directory Cleanbill finds more than 1,000 clinics switched from private or mixed billing to full bulk billing since start of 2025

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Is Your Doctor Out? The 2026 Medicare Advantage ‘Network Purge’ and What to Do If You’re Dropped

Have you looked at your bank balance this week and felt like the math just doesn’t add up? If your Social Security deposit felt “lighter”...

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10 Social Security Rules Every Retiree Should Know This Month

January is when small Social Security updates can quietly change your budget, your timing, and even your tax bill. A lot of retirees assume everything...

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Turning 59½: 5 Planning Moves Most Pre-Retirees Overlook

Age 59½ isn't just when you can access your retirement savings tax-free. It also signals the start of retirement planning opportunities you shouldn't miss.

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Why Some Medical Supplies Suddenly Lose Coverage at the Start of the Year

For many Americans, the start of 2026 didn’t just bring a new calendar—it brought a “coverage cliff.” As insurance contracts reset on January 1st, a...

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