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The COLA Mirage: 7 Ways Inflation and Part B Premiums Can Eat Your Raise by February

Every fall, retirees breathe a little easier when the Social Security Administration announces the upcoming year’s cost-of-living adjustment (COLA). For 2026, the COLA is set...

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Deciding on Senior Living? 10 Things You Should Know

Senior living options are no longer God's waiting room.

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2026 COLA Increase: Social Security Benefits To Rise By 2.8% In 2026, Here's How Much More You Will Get Every Month

The Social Security Administration on Friday announced a 2.8% increase 2026 cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2026.

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2026 Social Security COLA Set at 2.8% — Here's How Much More You'll Take Home

The US Social Security Administration has announced a 2.8% cost-of-living increase for 2026, giving nearly 71 million Americans a boost to their benefits.

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8 Ways to Prove “Life-Changing Events” and Lower Your IRMAA Surcharge (Before It Auto-Hits)

If your Medicare premiums suddenly spike, you might have been hit with an Income-Related Monthly Adjustment Amount (IRMAA)—a surcharge added when your income exceeds certain...

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Florida Retirees: The Little Form That Lowers Part D Drug Costs Before You Hit the Cap

Prescription drug costs are rising fast, and many retirees in Florida are feeling the squeeze. Even with Medicare Part D, deductibles and copays can skyrocket...

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I’m a Financial Advisor: This Is The Number One Factor Retirement Clients Overlook

Rising healthcare expenses can drain your savings faster than expected. Learn expert strategies to protect your retirement from medical costs.

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UnitedHealth Is Testing a New AI System. Should You Buy UNH Stock Here?

UnitedHealth stock has had a rocky year so far, but the healthcare juggernaut is betting that fundamental reforms, assisted by AI technology, can help reduce costs and boost the company's value.

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10 Crucial Differences Between Roth and Traditional IRA Accounts

Choosing between a Roth IRA and a Traditional IRA is a big decision for anyone planning their financial future. These accounts are popular retirement savings tools, but they work differently. Knowing the differences helps you avoid costly mistakes and maximize your savings. Whether you’re just starting to save or rethinking…

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Ask the Editor, October 24: What Medical Expenses are Deductible?

In this week's Ask the Editor Q&A, Joy Taylor answers questions on the tax deduction for medical expenses, from Medicare premiums to teeth whitening.

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Eight Factors to Consider When Considering a Roth Conversion

Roth conversions, which transform traditional IRAs into Roth IRAs, are a powerful retirement and tax tool. Here are eight facts to get you started.

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Some furloughed workers will return to manage health insurance open enrollment as shutdown drags on

The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services says it will temporarily bring all its furloughed employees back to work starting Monday to manage health insurance open enrollment

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7 Overlooked Pairings of VA + Medicare That Slash Out-of-Pocket Costs

Many veterans assume that having VA health benefits means they don’t need Medicare—but that’s a costly misunderstanding. While the Department of Veterans Affairs offers comprehensive...

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Centene And Oscar Health Stocks Sink After Molina Warning

U.S. healthcare insurance providers Centene Corporation (NYSE:CNC) and Oscar Health Inc. (NYSE:OSCR) stock are trading lower as their peer Molina Healthcare Inc. (NYSE:MOH) reported disappointing annual guidance.

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6 Tax Traps Baby Boomers Wish Someone Warned Them About Earlier

Taxes can take a bigger bite out of retirement savings than many baby boomers expect. Decades of hard work and careful saving can be undermined by overlooked tax traps that quietly erode wealth. The rules around retirement accounts, Social Security, and Medicare are complex, and the implications for taxes can…

Benzinga

Why Did Molina Healthcare's Shares Fall Over 19% In After-Hours Trading?

Molina Healthcare Inc. (NYSE:MOH) shares are trending on Thursday.

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Medicare agency to recall thousands of staff next week

The agency is bringing back staff during enrollment for Medicare and Affordable Care Act coverage.

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Income-Cliff Alert: Earning Just One Dollar More Could Spike Your Medicare Part B Premium or Tax Your Social Security Benefits

For retirees and near-retirees, one extra dollar of income can sometimes do surprising damage. Medicare and Social Security benefits both have “income cliffs”—thresholds that trigger...

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Trump’s approach to lowering drug costs is raising questions - Roll Call

Several drug pricing experts say without key details, it’s hard to call the individual pharma deals a win for the Trump administration.

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Medicare Advantage Fine-Print: Contract Clauses Seniors Are Skipping That Could Cost Them Thousands

Every year, millions of retirees sign up for Medicare Advantage (Part C) plans, drawn in by promises of “extra benefits” and low premiums. But buried...

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Health-Screening Surprise: Doctors Now Ordering Fewer Preventive Tests on Patients Over 55 — And What It Means for You

If you’ve noticed your doctor skipping certain routine tests lately, you’re not imagining it. Across the U.S., physicians are quietly pulling back on preventive screenings...

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Hidden Medicare Drug Codes: Why Your Prescription Bill After 65 Might Jump Without You Being Notified

Many retirees assume their Medicare prescription costs stay stable unless a plan changes—but that’s not always true. Hidden behind every medication is a digital fingerprint...

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8 Health-Care Policy Changes That Will Hit Your Wallet After 50

Turning 50 is a milestone, but it also marks a turning point in how health-care policy changes can affect your wallet. As you get older, your health needs may increase, and so does your exposure to shifting rules and costs. The landscape of health insurance, Medicare, prescription drug pricing, and…

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6 Protection Plans Boomers Failed to Read Fine Print On

For decades, Baby Boomers were told that protection plans—whether for cars, appliances, or healthcare—were a smart safeguard against life’s surprises. But what many didn’t realize...

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Elevance Health's Strong Quarter Can't Shake Off Medicaid Troubles

Elevance Health, Inc. (NYSE:ELV) shares fell Tuesday despite beating estimates, as Medicare cost pressures, Obamacare plan dynamics, and Medicaid attrition weighed on sentiment.

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