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The New Year Brings Stricter IRS Audits for Self-Employed Retirees

As the calendar turns to 2025, the IRS is rolling out stricter audit procedures that directly affect self-employed retirees. These changes are part of a...

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10 Things You’re Not Allowed to Do With Lottery Money

We’ve all dreamed of winning the lottery. One day, you’re broke. Next, you’re holding millions in your hands. But the reality is that lottery money doesn’t give you unlimited freedom. There are laws, tax codes, and financial regulations that place strict limits on how you can use your winnings. In…

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6 January COLA Realities Every Retiree Should Know

Each January, Social Security beneficiaries receive a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) designed to offset inflation. The adjustment is based on the Consumer Price Index for Urban...

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7 Tax Reporting Changes Hitting Seniors Who Do Gig Work in January

Gig work has become an important source of supplemental income for retirees. Driving for rideshare companies, freelancing online, or selling crafts provides flexibility and helps...

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Federal Retirement Program Tweaks Are Taking Effect After the Holiday Season

Federal retirement programs—including Social Security, Medicare, pensions, and Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) accounts—are undergoing routine updates at the start of 2026. While these adjustments may...

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10 Signs You’ve Reached “Peak 65” and Still Can’t Retire

Turning 65 used to be the ultimate finish line. Initially, you worked hard for decades. Then, you saved what you could. Finally, you expected to hand in your badge and walk into the sunset. But for many, the math simply does not add up anymore. Unfortunately, inflation has eaten away…

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EXCLUSIVE: Acorns CEO Noah Kerner Shares How Gen Z Can Build Smart Money Habits And Ease Their Financial Anxiety

Gen Z is dealing with financial anxiety due to rising costs, insufficient savings, and debt, and smart money habits may be the answer. Acorns CEO Noah Kerner shared with Benzinga how Gen Z can reduce money stress and build long-term wealth. Luckily, many Gen Z individuals are already taking action,…

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Medicare Part B Premium Drafts Are Spiking for Many Fixed-Income Seniors

Medicare Part B premiums are increasing in January, reflecting higher healthcare costs and adjustments in program funding. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)...

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Auditors Submitted 24 Fake Applications for Subsidized Health Insurance. Only 1 Was Denied.

A new GAO report suggests the Affordable Care Act's health insurance exchanges are rife with fraud.

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Social Security December 2025: When Your Check Will Arrive

The good news is that the SSA publishes its payment calculator in advance, so you can plan ahead and know exactly when you'll get your funds.

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Average Retirement Income by Age and State

Whether you are already retired or just beginning to save, these age and state income averages offer a critical reality check to retirement savings and spending plans.

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7 IRS Rule Changes Affecting Retiree Withholding Early in the Year

Taxes are a reality for retirees, even those living on fixed incomes. Withholding rules determine how much money is taken out of Social Security, pensions,...

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7 Social Security Updates Arriving After the Holiday Break That Retirees Must Prepare For

Social Security is the backbone of retirement income for millions of Americans. Even small changes can have a big impact on monthly budgets. After the...

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With a sneaky tweak, the government has made welfare recipients guilty until proven innocent

In the flurry of action in Parliament House in the final moments of the sitting year, the government passed a bill that escaped the attention of most.

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Should You Start a 'Trump Account' for Your Child?

A big donation from Susan and Michael Dell just made "Trump Accounts" available to more children. Here, we look at whether you should sign your kid up.

Fortune

The trade war was never going to fix our deficit

Trump's tariffs won't alter the trajectory of our national debt or entitlements. For the economy's sake, the Supreme Court should end this abuse of power.

The Free Financial Advisor

8 Financial “Rules” Boomers Swear By That Are Actually Useless Now

Money habits that shaped one generation do not always hold up in a different economy. Some boomer financial rules worked in an era of cheap housing, stable jobs, and predictable returns. That era is gone. Costs shifted, wages stagnated, and risk moved from institutions to individuals. When old guidance lingers,…

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3 Ways to Stretch the 2026 Social Security COLA For Your Budget

Three steps retirees can take to stretch the Social Security COLA to fit their budgets.

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AT&T Data Breach Settlement Pays up to $7,500 — Find Out If You're Eligible and How to Claim It

AT&T has agreed to a $177 million (£133.9 million) class-action settlement for two 2024 data breaches, potentially compensating affected current and former US customers up to $7,500 (£5,600), with claims due by 18 December 2025.

Benzinga

Elizabeth Warren Says Social Security Goal To Reduce Office Visits In 2026 Is 'Another Way' To Make It Harder For Americans To Claim Benefits

Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) on Monday blasted the Social Security Administration's plan to sharply reduce in-person visits to its field offices, warning that the agency's new target to cut 15 million visits a year will make it harder for Americans to access benefits they have earned.

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How Fraudsters Exploit Medicare’s Open Enrollment Confusion

Every fall, millions of Americans face the critical task of reviewing their health coverage during Medicare open enrollment. While this period is meant to empower...

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Why Utility Bills Are Becoming the Hidden Threat to Fixed Incomes

When seniors plan for retirement, they often focus on healthcare, housing, and food. Utility bills rarely make the list of major concerns. Yet electricity, water,...

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9 Myths About Medicare Coverage Every Senior Needs to Forget

Medicare coverage is one of the most important benefits seniors rely on, yet it’s also one of the most misunderstood. Too many myths circulate about...

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Financial Experts: 4 Ways Middle-Class Retirees Can Grow Their Nest Eggs Safely

Financial advisors shared safe strategies for middle-class retirees to grow savings: CDs, dividend ETFs, delayed Social Security and more.

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5 SUVs Retirees Should Avoid Plus the 6 Best SUVs To Own on Social Security

Mechanic Chris Pyle warns retirees away from Jeep Grand Cherokee, Land Rover and Nissan models. Best picks: Honda CR-V, Mazda CX-50, Ford Explorer.

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