The Latest Breaking News from Medicare

The Social Security Administration has reported significant improvements in how it serves the public. According to its latest performance metrics, Americans have collectively saved an estimated 43 million hours over the past year due to faster service and expanded access across online, phone, and in-person channels.

Elder scams that start with a simple phone call are still a major problem in 2024. Fraudsters use new tricks to target older adults, preying on trust and confusion. Many victims don’t realize they’re being scammed until it’s too late. The tactics keep evolving, making it harder for families and…

Surprisingly, despite earning less over their lifetimes, women tend to retire earlier than men.

From mid-2027, the government will divert children with mild and moderate developmental delay and autism away from the NDIS and onto a program called Thriving Kids.

Retirement is a major life milestone, but the decisions you make in your 60s can shape your financial security and happiness for decades. Many men look forward to these years, but some end up having regrets about key retirement choices. The stakes are high: missteps can lead to financial stress,…

The 'health care desert' is real. We ask financial experts for advice.

Medicare may seem like a stable program, but behind the scenes, critical policies are being tweaked — and not always with public notice. These changes...

Social Security isn’t exactly known for moving fast, but right now it’s quietly slipping in some big updates that matter to millions. These aren’t just dry policy tweaks buried in government documents—they’re the kinds of changes that affect paychecks, retirement strategies, and the way future benefits look. While the headlines…

Suze Orman warns: Ignoring this major retirement expense could drain your savings fast. Here’s how to protect your future.

Medicare was designed to give older Americans reliable healthcare in retirement. But over time, the system has grown more complex, and private insurers have found...

Most retirees think of Medicare as a safety net that helps keep healthcare affordable, but hidden rules can make it surprisingly costly. If you take even a small retirement account withdrawal, you could find yourself overpaying Medicare for the next two years. This happens because Medicare premiums are tied to…