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Several thousand federal employees will be furloughed or must do unpaid work. Regular people will feel it differently

Congress has hit another deadlock. Democrats and Republicans failed to pass a stopgap funding bill, resulting in a government shutdown as the new fiscal year...

From benefit checks to IRS delays, here’s what could affect your wallet if the government shuts down.

Test your basic knowledge of the income-related monthly adjustment amount in our quick quiz.

Social Security’s annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) is meant to help retirees keep up with inflation. But in 2026, many experts warn that any increase may...

You’ve spent decades saving diligently. You calculated your expenses and have a solid plan. However, retirement isn’t just about replacing your salary. It’s a whole new lifestyle with its own financial surprises. Many retirees are blindsided by strange costs nobody expects. These aren’t the big-ticket items you’ve planned for, like…

For many seniors, surgery represents a path to restored health—but not all the costs are visible upfront. Even with Medicare, co-pays, facility fees, anesthesia charges,...

It’s easy to dismiss small aches, fatigue, or memory lapses as “just aging.” But many seemingly harmless symptoms are early warnings of serious conditions doctors...

Trump’s $100,000 visa fee will gut the immigrant workforce that keeps US hospitals – and patients – alive

The first shutdown since 2019 could be unusually disruptive to the federal government.

Two major Australian health insurers, Bupa and Medibank, have started offering genetic testing meant to tell you your likely reaction to certain medications.