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Trust funds that finance Medicare and Social Security are at risk of insolvency within 7 years, cutting benefits up to 24%, a new report warns

A couple turning 60 this year would face an $18,400 Social Security cut, according to the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget.

Fortune

Dr. Oz has a big idea to make America great again: Make elderly work till they drop

Trump’s Administrator of the Centers for Medicare Medicaid Services, Dr. Mehmet Oz, wants elderly boomers to work till they’re 65 because the economy surely needs their bodies more than they and their families do. Right?

The Mary Sue

Major Insurers Scale Back Medicare Advantage and Part D Plans for 2026

Beneficiaries enrolled in Medicare Advantage and Part D prescription drug plans might be losing their plan as UnitedHealthcare, Humana, and Aetna (CVS Health) scale back offerings for 2026.

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Repeated info sharing for government services to be cut

People applying for government services could now only have to fill out personal information once under reforms to be introduced to parliament.

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Medicare and Social Security Trust Funds Could Go Broke by 2033-34

Two of America’s most important safety nets—Social Security and Medicare—are facing serious financial strain. Government reports project their trust funds could run dry between 2033...

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COLA Drop Incoming: 2026 Social Security Bump Won’t Match Inflation

Millions of retirees count on their annual Social Security Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) to keep pace with rising prices. But forecasts for 2026 suggest a smaller...

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When Medicare Part B Premiums Might Swallow Your Entire COLA Raise

Retirees wait all year for their Social Security Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA)—only to watch it vanish when Medicare Part B premiums rise. For 2026, projections suggest...

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Half of Retirees Cutting Meals and Medicine Because Benefits Aren’t Keeping Up

Retirement used to mean stability, but for millions of seniors, the math no longer works. Rising housing, healthcare, and grocery costs are outpacing Social Security...

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Secret Rules That Let Social Security Reclaim Overpayments Years Later

Imagine thinking your benefits are secure—only to receive a letter from the Social Security Administration (SSA) demanding thousands back. That’s the reality for many retirees...

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Why Many Seniors Underestimate Their Tax Bills After Retirement

Many retirees expect lower taxes once they stop working—but that assumption often backfires. Retirement income isn’t as tax-free as people think. Social Security, pensions, withdrawals,...

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Rural US town outraged as only hospital forced to shut: ‘I would have died without it’

Nearly 28,000 people relied on Glenn Medical center for its services, but now they will have to travel more than 30 miles for care

The Guardian - US

What the Government Shutdown Means to Retirees

Depending upon how long it lasts, a government shutdown can impact your daily life, including seeing family, managing your health, and enjoying your free time.

Kiplinger

3 Changes to Social Security That Retirees Should Worry About in 2026

While retirees shouldn't panic over the following changes coming to Social Security next year, they should understand them, prepare for them and adjust budgets

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Social Security 2026 COLA: How Much Increase Retirees Can Expect — And Why Many Might See Less in Their Cheques

Analysts forecast a 2.6–2.7% Social Security 2026 COLA increase, yet rising Medicare premiums may cut the real gains for millions of retirees.

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Social Security 2026 COLA: How Much Increase Retirees Can Expect — And Why Many Might See Less in Their Cheques

Analysts forecast a 2.6–2.7% Social Security 2026 COLA increase, yet rising Medicare premiums may cut the real gains for millions of retirees.

Fortune

Why longer municipal strategies make sense now

I'm Vanguard's head of municipal investing and I still see room to run.

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4 Smart Money Moves Retirees Must Make Before Potential Trump Medicaid Cuts

Medicaid cuts could impact 12 million by 2027. Retirees should prepare for healthcare costs now with Medicare Advantage, savings programs, downsizing and more.

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The Social Security Warning Dave Ramsey Is Adamant About in 2025

Financial expert Dave Ramsey shared why Social Security won’t cover your retirement -- and the key steps you must take now to prepare for the future.

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Why Many Retirement Plans Forget the Cost of Shoring Up Independence

Retirement planning often focuses on income, travel dreams, and leisure—but rarely on the price of staying self-sufficient. Independence has a cost, especially as mobility, health,...

Kiplinger

Eight Tricks to Shop for Glasses if You're Over 50

Shopping for glasses often gets trickier — and more expensive — as you age. If you've over 50, take these steps when you set out to buy a new pair.

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6 Smart Ways To Use Your Social Security Income After Retiring

Learn some expert tips to maximize Social Security, cover essentials, avoid taxes and build a stable retirement income strategy that lasts. Find out more.

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I Asked ChatGPT: What Are the Worst Retirement Mistakes People Make?

To get a sense of what some of the worst -- in other words, most costly -- mistakes people make in their retirement planning, I asked ChatGPT to help.

Benzinga

Mesoblast Shares Are Rising Higher: What's Behind The Move?

Mesoblast Limited (NASDAQ:MESO) shares are trading higher on Friday after the company announced that Ryoncil received a J-Code from the United States Medicare Medicaid Services, streamlining billing and payment processes for the product.

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When Medicare Doesn’t Cover Your Dental or Vision — What You’ll Pay Out-of-Pocket

Many retirees are shocked to learn that Medicare doesn’t cover routine dental or vision care. Cleanings, crowns, glasses, and eye exams often fall entirely on...

The Conversation

How the government shutdown is hitting the health care system – and what the battle over ACA subsidies means

Major rifts over key health care issues are at the heart of the federal government shutdown that began at the stroke of midnight on Oct. 1, 2025.

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