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Many retirees assume government benefits automatically show up when they qualify. Unfortunately, that’s far from the truth. Plenty of programs require you to fill out...

For retirees and those living on Social Security, annual cost-of-living adjustments (COLA) are supposed to help offset inflation. But while a bigger check sounds like a win, it can sometimes come with an unwelcome surprise: higher taxes. Many seniors are asking, could your 2025 COLA push you into a higher…

As you approach your mid-fifties, you might be looking forward to some of the financial perks of getting older, like senior discounts and catch-up contributions to your retirement accounts. But this decade is also a time when some valuable financial and insurance benefits begin to change, diminish, or vanish entirely.…

Turning 70½ brings with it new retirement planning opportunities, especially when it comes to required minimum distributions (RMDs). For many retirees, these withdrawals can significantly increase taxable income, pushing them into higher brackets or raising Medicare costs. Fortunately, qualified charitable distributions at 70½ provide a smart way to give to…

Roth conversions can be an excellent retirement strategy, but they come with hidden traps many retirees don’t see coming. In 2025, certain income thresholds known as Roth conversion cliffs in 2025 can trigger higher Medicare premiums through IRMAA (Income Related Monthly Adjustment Amount). Crossing one of these cliffs doesn’t just…

Among other changes, the Albanese government is introducing alternative support programs – particularly for those with less severe disabilities

Medicare is designed to give seniors peace of mind—not put them at risk. But scammers are now using clever tricks to impersonate Medicare agents, targeting...

Texas Rep. Chip Roy joins Nick Gillespie to talk about runaway spending, the uphill battle for health care reform, and where immigration fits into the liberty vs. sovereignty debate.

High prescription drug costs are one of the biggest burdens retirees face, but a new option is set to bring relief. If you want to delay Part D prescriptions and spread payments out over time instead of paying them all upfront, a change beginning Jan 1 makes it possible. This…

For many seniors, Medicare discount cards have been a financial lifeline, helping cover the cost of prescriptions that often strain fixed incomes. But lately, some...

Many retirees assume the benefits they had while working will follow them into retirement, but that’s not always the case. Employer-provided Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEBs), such as health coverage and life insurance, are disappearing quietly across the country. The truth is, most retirees lose their employer OPEBs without realizing it…