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‘What choice have I got?’: Lana built a life in Australia after years on Nauru – but now faces returning to the Iran she fled to keep it

Australia has agreed to not deport refugees back to face possible persecution. But advocates say for many ‘transitory persons’ stuck in legal limbo, their only option is to do the unthinkable

The Guardian - AU

Trump officials plan coverage for weight loss drugs under Medicare and Medicaid

Pilot program, first pitched under Biden, will cover GLP-1 drugs such as Ozempic to address chronic obesity in US

The Guardian - US

Sorry, America, but it’s not Australia’s fault that your healthcare system is failing you

Donald Trump has blamed ‘freeloader’ countries like Australia for the high cost of medicines. Unfortunately the grim statistics tell a different story

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Retirement Health Care Costs Are On the Rise: What You Need to Know

A 65-year-old retiree will face significantly higher lifetime health care costs than they would have a year ago, even with Medicare. Here are the surprising totals.

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10 Signs You’re Falling for a Senior-Focused Scam

Scams targeting older adults are more sophisticated and more personal than ever before. Fraudsters no longer rely on clumsy email links or obviously fake lottery...

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Why Some Retirees Are Secretly Regretting Early Pensions

For decades, the dream of retiring early and enjoying life without work has fueled many Americans’ long-term financial planning. Early pension access, often available at...

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What’s Causing Retirees to Flee Certain States in 2025?

Retirement should be a time to relax, but for many, it’s become a time to rethink where to live. In 2025, more retirees are packing up and leaving certain states. Why? The reasons are practical, and they matter to anyone planning for retirement. If you’re thinking about where to spend…

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With UnitedHealth Under DOJ Investigation, Should You Buy, Sell, or Hold UNH Stock Now?

UnitedHealth is a beaten-down healthcare giant that trades at a lower valuation right now. Is UNH stock a good buy today?

Barchart

UnitedHealth Group didn’t just miss earnings, it did something far worse

In less than a month, this corporate giant had lost more than half its value.

Fortune

We're Lying to Ourselves About Taxes, Spending, and the Debt

It's time to ask what level of spending Americans truly want with the money we actually have.

Reason

Private Equity in Hospice Care Spurs Workers to Strike

After 29 months without a contract, a new hospice union resists the financialization of end-of-life care.

Capital & Main

How Reusing a Password Could Cost You Your Medicare Access

For many older adults, managing Medicare benefits online has become a convenient part of staying on top of healthcare, checking claims, updating plans, and viewing...

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Humana Boosts 2025 Profit Guidance, Plans $100 Million In Strategic Investments

As the healthcare landscape evolves with new legislation and shifting demographics, Humana Inc. (NYSE:HUM) is adapting to these changes through strategic adjustments. This adaptability is reflected in their second-quarter earnings report, which exceeded analysts’ expectations despite a decline in adjusted EPS compared to last year.

Benzinga

Medicare and Medicaid turn 60 – and face historic cuts decades in the making

Republicans enacted the largest cuts to healthcare in US history, and fulfilled decades of conservative rhetoric

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Benzinga

UnitedHealth Hit By $6.5 Billion Medical Cost Blowout: Launches AI-Led Overhaul, Drops 600K Members To Regain Margins — 'These Are Serious Challenges'

Healthcare company, UnitedHealth Group Inc. (NYSE:UNH), says that it will drop 600,000 Medicare Advantage members and launch a sweeping operational overhaul after being blindsided by $6.5 billion in unanticipated medical costs.

International Business Times UK

UnitedHealth Group Stock Plunges After Disappointing Q2 Results, Ongoing Civil Investigation

It is worth noting that the company's net income dropped 19% to $3.41 billion (£2.56 billion).

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Why Emergency Rooms Are Flagging Repeat Senior Visitors

Most people assume that going to the emergency room is a straightforward decision—you get hurt, you feel sick, you go to the ER. But for...

Benzinga

UnitedHealth Misses Q2 Mark But Vows A Healthier 2026

UnitedHealth Group (NYSE:UNH) reported second-quarter 2025 earnings on Tuesday and reestablished its 2025 guidance.

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Don’t Let These 7 Retirement Assumptions Wreck Your Nest Egg

Just a few wrong assumptions about your retirement can dramatically affect your results, so it pays to consider a wide range of possible outcomes.

AAP

A smile, though endometriosis is no laughing matter

As Labor moves to deliver on its pledge to make medicines cheaper for Australians, the prime minister was happy to meet with women who would benefit from it.

Fortune

Warren Buffett's longtime Social Security warning is coming to fruition, with retirees facing an $18,000 annual cut

The Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget projects that Social Security’s main trust fund will be insolvent by the end of 2032, triggering automatic and painful benefit cuts.

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2 Things the ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ Will Do To Boomers’ Retirement Savings

The reality is that some could benefit from these changes more than others. Here's how this bill could affect your retirement savings.

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8 “Discount” Insurance Plans That End Up Costing You More

On the surface, discount insurance plans seem like a smart financial move, especially if you’re trying to cut monthly expenses or live on a fixed...

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10 Budget Cuts That Will Quietly Hurt Middle-Class Retirees

When we hear “budget cuts,” we often think of sweeping legislative moves or temporary belt-tightening. But for middle-class retirees living on fixed incomes, certain cuts,...

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Why More Seniors Are Going Broke in the Last 5 Years of Life

For many Americans, the “golden years” of retirement are anything but glittering. Instead of relaxing and enjoying the fruits of their labor, a growing number...

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