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Why Does Trump Want the Biggest Defense Budget Ever?

Plus: Trump’s budget ignores the deficit, NASA’s Artemis program faces delays and rising costs, and a listener asks about libertarian alternatives to Medicare for All.

Reason

7 Services That Help Seniors Find the Best Medicare Plan Without Overpaying

Choosing a Medicare plan can feel overwhelming—and expensive if you get it wrong. With dozens of options, changing benefits every year, and confusing terminology, many...

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5 Medical Scams That Target Seniors—and Are Still Working Today

Medical scams aren’t just a nuisance—they’re a billion-dollar problem targeting older Americans every single year. In fact, seniors report billions in losses annually, with healthcare-related...

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Medicare Mishaps: Costly Enrollment Errors Most People Don’t See Coming

The clock does not tick quietly when it comes to Medicare. It practically shouts, flashing deadlines and fine print that can cost thousands if ignored. One wrong move during enrollment can lock in penalties that stick around for years, quietly draining retirement savings without warning. That sounds dramatic, but it…

The Free Financial Advisor

10 Retirement Benchmarks Boomers Ignore at Their Peril

From savings targets to Social Security, Medicare and RMDs, check out these retirement benchmarks that can help boomers know if they’re ready to retire.

GOBankingRates

Elevance Health Earnings Preview: What to Expect

Elevance Health will release its first-quarter earnings later this month, and analysts anticipate a low double-digit profit dip.

Barchart

Medicare Warning: Inpatient Hospital Copays Hit Their Highest Levels Ever — What Seniors Now Owe Per Day

If you haven’t checked your Medicare costs recently, you may be in for a surprise. Hospital stays are getting more expensive and not just by...

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California Seniors: Your SilverSneakers Options Just Grew — But Only in Certain Regions

If you’re a senior in California relying on fitness benefits through Medicare, you may have noticed something surprising lately—your SilverSneakers options might be expanding… or...

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Medicare Advantage Crisis: Why Your Plan May Add New Charges to Your Account Starting This Week

If you’ve noticed unexpected charges (or warnings about upcoming costs) on your Medicare Advantage plan, you’re not alone. Across the country, seniors are seeing changes...

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$8,669 a Month? The New Reality of Nursing Home Costs and Medicaid Cuts

If you’ve looked into long-term care recently, you’ve probably experienced sticker shock. Nursing home costs are soaring to levels that many families simply can’t afford,...

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Claiming Social Security in 2026? These Are the Tradeoffs Retirees Often Miss

Retirement experts said the real risk is making a claiming decision based on fear or monthly benefit size alone, without fully understanding the tradeoffs.

GOBankingRates

The Free DNA Test Scam Is Back: Why Senior Centers Are Seeing a New Wave This Spring

Most scams sound harmless at first. Someone offers a quick, painless DNA test that could help detect diseases early, and they say it’s “completely free.”...

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Most Voters Are Ignoring This Wisconsin Election—But It Could Impact Medicare, Social Security, and Senior Rights

At first glance, a state Supreme Court election might not seem like something that affects your retirement, your healthcare, or your monthly income. But in...

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How The Wisconsin Supreme Court Election Could Impact Medicare, Social Security, and Senior Rights

The outcome of a state Supreme Court election might seem distant from everyday concerns like healthcare or retirement income, but in reality, these races can carry far-reaching consequences. In Wisconsin, a closely watched Supreme Court election has the potential to influence how laws affecting seniors are interpreted and enforced. From…

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The Free Financial Advisor

How to Enroll in Medicare Without Getting Hit With the IRMAA “Stealth Tax”

A single decision can quietly reshape retirement finances for years. Medicare enrollment looks simple on the surface, yet one overlooked detail can trigger higher premiums that feel completely out of left field. IRMAA, officially called the Income-Related Monthly Adjustment Amount, doesn’t announce itself with flashing lights or bold warnings, but…

We Got This Covered

‘Kingdom of fraud’: LA hospice owners paying healthy couples $300 a month to pretend they were dying, and Medicare footed the bill

A diagnosis of fraud.

GOBankingRates

I Asked ChatGPT What Seniors Over 65 Waste the Most Money On — The Answer Surprised Me

ChatGPT revealed what seniors over 65 waste the most money on. From Medicare mistakes to forgotten subscriptions, here's where the money goes.

GOBankingRates

Gen X Calls Age ‘Just a Number’ — But $172K in Retirement Health Costs Begs To Differ

Age is, indeed, just a number -- but one that Gen Xers should plan for, no matter how young they might feel.

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Kiplinger

Claiming Social Security Soon? 5 Smart Moves to Make Before You File

Claiming Social Security is a lifelong decision, and poor choices can cost the average couple more than $180,000. Complete these tasks to avoid a big mistake.

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The $0 Shingles Shot: How to Get the Newest Vaccine for Free Under Part D

If you’ve been putting off the shingles vaccine because of the cost, here’s some good news: for millions of seniors, it’s now completely free. Thanks...

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The Insurance Contract Breakdown: Why Seniors Are Seeing Their Long‑Time Doctors Suddenly Out‑of‑Network

If your doctor suddenly tells you, “We no longer accept your insurance,” you’re not alone, and you’re not imagining things. Across the country, seniors are...

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Major Health Care Fraud Bust: 8 Medical Professionals Arrested in Hospice Care Scam

A massive health care fraud case is making headlines, and it’s raising serious concerns about how taxpayer-funded care is being used. Federal authorities recently arrested...

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Medicare’s New $2,000 Drug Cap Is Coming — But Q2 Plan Changes May Raise Co‑Pays for Some Seniors

If you’ve been struggling with rising prescription costs, Medicare’s new cap sounds like a major win—and in many ways, it is. Starting in 2025, seniors...

Reason

Trump's Call for a $1.5 Trillion Military Budget Is Irresponsible, Wasteful, and Unrealistic

The proposal is "an enormous waste of taxpayer dollars and would make Americans less, not more, safe." Thankfully, Congress is unlikely to adopt it.

The Guardian - US

Trump announces ‘fraud’ crackdown in Democratic states as arrests begin in California

US president makes baseless claims about fraud in blue states and says JD Vance will lead clampdown as ‘fraud czar’

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