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The 2027 Social Security COLA Is Surging—But Seniors May Not Be Better Off

The 2027 Social Security COLA grabs attention because it signals a bigger boost in monthly benefits for millions of retirees. On paper, a higher COLA sounds like good news because it reflects rising wages and prices across the economy. Many seniors expect that increase to ease financial pressure, especially with…

The Free Financial Advisor · Jun 1

Over Half of Gen X Retirees Thinking About Working Again – Experts Reveal How They Should

Retirement once meant stepping away from work, but many Gen Xers now expect a second act. A Northwestern Mutual Planning and Progress Study found many doubt they will be financially ready, making...

GOBankingRates · Jun 1

15 Ways To Lower Your Healthcare Costs

Stressed out by the high price of staying well? These strategies can save you hundreds, or even thousands, on your annual medical bills.

Kiplinger · Jun 1

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Medicare Drug Savings Surge: 1 in 3 Seniors Now Pays Less Than $35 a Month for Insulin—Here’s How

Nationwide, an estimated 3.5 to 4 million older adults (seniors aged 65 and older) rely on insulin to manage their diabetes. Somewhere around one in...

Saving Advice · May 31

The Hidden Savings Update: How Thousands of Seniors Qualify for Extra Help With Prescription Costs This Week

Seniors typically spend $450 to $900+ per year out-of-pocket on prescription medications. Drug costs, in combination with healthcare expenses, are one of the biggest financial...

Saving Advice · May 31

Should We Sell Our Arizona Rental to Fund Retirement — or Keep It? Wealth Wise Advises

An out-of-state property is a great inflation hedge, but the hidden tax hits and landlord headaches might not be worth it. Our retirement advice column answers your questions.

Kiplinger · May 31

Medicare Part B Review: Why Your Net Deposit May Look Different on Monday’s Bank Statement

Have you ever checked your bank account after receiving your Social Security payment and wondered why the deposit was smaller than expected? You’re not alone....

Saving Advice · May 30

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The Early Withdrawal Risk: Why More Seniors Are Tapping Savings Sooner Than Planned This Year

For many retirees, retirement savings are supposed to provide peace of mind, not become a financial lifeline years earlier than expected. Yet in 2026, a...

Saving Advice · May 30

Surging Treasury yields expose a brutal truth: America has no margin for error on its $31 trillion debt

America must refinance $10 trillion in debt over the next year. Rising Treasury yields could make that a catastrophe.

Fortune · May 30

5 Financial Scams Targeting Seniors Right Now That Often Begin With a Text or Phone Call

Adults age 60 and older reported a record $7.7 billion stolen in internet and financial crimes nationwide. That’s billion with a B. Oftentimes, these scams...

Saving Advice · May 29

The Medicare Deduction Check-In: Why Some Retirees Are Reviewing Their 2026 Benefit Amounts More Carefully

Many retirees glance at their Social Security deposit each month and assume everything is correct. However, a growing number of beneficiaries are taking a closer...

Saving Advice · May 29

Do You Qualify for Medicare Savings Programs? This Is the 2026 Income Cutoff

Medicare makes healthcare more affordable for seniors, but it isn't free. For many retirees, out-of-pocket costs can eat into already tight monthly budgets, forcing frustrating budget cuts elsewhere....

GOBankingRates · May 29

Retirees Could See a Historic Social Security Raise in 2027—Here’s the Catch

Millions of retirees are paying close attention to early forecasts for the 2027 Social Security COLA, and for good reason. Recent estimates suggest beneficiaries could...

Saving Advice · May 29

Why the Era of Chart Mining in Medicare Advantage Is Coming to an End

Chart mining, the practice of sending coders into historical medical records to find diagnosis codes that were clinically present but never submitted to CMS, has been a cornerstone of Medicare Advantage risk adjustment for nearly two decades. Health plans hired vendors to process millions of charts annually. Coders identified diagnoses.…

inkl · May 29

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Budget and the Bees · May 29

The ‘In-Home Assessment’ Scam: Why Someone Claiming to Be from Medicare May Be Trying to Get Inside Your House

A phone call comes in claiming you qualify for a “free Medicare in-home assessment.” The caller sounds professional, knows your name, and insists someone can stop by your house this week. For many older adults, that may sound helpful or even routine. But experts warn that a Medicare in-home assessment…

Saving Advice · May 28

6 Reasons Retirement Accounts Are Lasting Less Time Than Expected for Some Seniors

For years, many retirees believed that careful saving and following traditional retirement advice would be enough to make their money last comfortably through retirement. Unfortunately,...

Saving Advice · May 28

7 Money-Saving Benefits Older Americans Are Missing Without Realizing They Qualify for Them

Millions of older Americans are stretching every dollar right now, but many are unknowingly leaving valuable financial assistance on the table. Rising grocery costs, higher...

Reason · May 28

Stop Giving Property Tax Breaks to Senior Citizens

If the government does not reduce the cost of public services, then a special tax break for one group merely forces everyone else to pick up the slack.

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Everybody Loves Your Money · May 28

Medicare Alert: Why Your Next Statement May Show a Different Part B Deduction

A lot of retirees glance at their Social Security statement every month without expecting surprises. Then suddenly, the Medicare Part B deduction changes, and panic sets in before breakfast even finishes brewing. One small number can spark huge questions about healthcare costs, inflation, and whether a mistake slipped into the…

Saving Advice · May 28

Tax Season May Be Over, But Many Seniors Are Still Getting Hit With Surprise Bills They Didn’t See Coming

For many retirees, tax season feels like it should end the moment the return is filed and the refund check arrives. Unfortunately, that is not...

GOBankingRates · May 28

Is a Side Hustle Worth It After 75? The Pros, Cons and Tax Traps

While extra pocket cash may also help stretch investment income and Social Security benefits, there are financial ramifications to consider, positive and negative.

AAP · May 28

No, federal government does not spend $1tn each year

A social media post makes multiple claims about how much the Australian government spends each year, but several of the figures are wrong.

Saving Advice · May 27

The Medicare “Benefit Boost” Claim Circulating on Facebook — and Why Experts Say Seniors Should Be Careful

If you have spent any time on Facebook recently, chances are you have seen advertisements promising seniors a huge new Medicare “benefit boost.” Some ads...

Saving Advice · May 27

5 Retirement Budget Leaks Most Seniors Don’t Notice Until Midyear — And Rent Isn’t One of Them

Many retirees begin the year feeling confident about their finances. Social Security checks are arriving, required minimum distributions are planned, and the monthly budget looks...

International Business Times UK · May 27

$1 Billion Medicare Fraud Case Ends In Conviction: HealthSplash Founder Faces Up To 20 Years In Prison

HealthSplash CEO Brett Blackman was convicted of orchestrating a $1 billion Medicare fraud scheme, involving false prescriptions and illegal kickbacks, targeting vulnerable senior citizens.

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