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10 Medicare Part D Deductible Rules That Are Costing Retirees More in 2026

While the headline news for 2026 is the new $2,100 out-of-pocket cap on prescription drugs, the deductible rules remain a confusing hurdle for the first...

Saving Advice · Feb 11

I'm a Financial Adviser: This Is Why a Second (Gray) Divorce Could Cost You Big-Time

Divorce isn't any easier the second time, especially if you've remarried later in life. Rushing to settle without proper advice can have serious consequences.

Kiplinger · Feb 11

The “Over-65 Marketplace Confusion”: 6 Coverage Mistakes That Cost Real Money

Turning 65 should simplify health coverage, but for a lot of people, it does the opposite because the rules change fast and the paperwork doesn’t...

Saving Advice · Feb 10

Social Security 2026 COLA: Why Your 2.8% Raise Disappeared After Medicare Deductions

Every fall, millions of retirees wait for the Social Security Administration to announce the next year’s cost‑of‑living adjustment, hoping the increase will help them keep pace with rising prices. For 2026, the COLA came in at 2.8 percent — a modest but meaningful bump meant to reflect cooling inflation and…

The Free Financial Advisor · Feb 9

5 Medicare Notices You Must Read Before You Toss the Envelope

If you’re like most retirees, you get a steady stream of mail that looks important but feels impossible to keep up with. Medicare letters are...

Saving Advice · Feb 9

What You Need To Know About Your 2025 Tax Return That Can Change Your 2026 Retirement Income

Everything from Social Security taxation to Medicare premiums can affect your retirement accounts if you make the wrong move.

GOBankingRates · Feb 9

Trump’s drug pricing plan gets lukewarm reception

Trump's plan is to establish “most favored nation” pricing to bring U.S. prescription drug pricing more in line with what other countries pay.

Roll Call · Feb 9

7 Healthcare Costs That Escalate After Initial Treatment

When a medical crisis strikes, patients naturally focus on the immediate costs of the surgery or emergency room visit. However, in the modern healthcare system,...

Saving Advice · Feb 8

7 Medicare Coverage Details That Matter More Later in the Year

In January, everyone focuses intently on premiums and deductibles, often overlooking the finer details of their plans. But by June or October, the “theoretical” rules...

Saving Advice · Feb 8

Does the Month You Retire Matter? The Surprising Answer From CFP Kevin Lum

In a YouTube video, certified financial planner Kevin Lum said the month you retire can act as a trigger for a series of financial and lifestyle changes.

GOBankingRates · Feb 8