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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.

The Conversation

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.

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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.

Fortune

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.

Kiplinger

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.

International Business Times UK

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.

Benzinga

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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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The Unexpected Benefit of Delaying Social Security to Age 70

Social Security is one of the most important income sources for retirees, but the age at which you claim benefits dramatically affects the amount you...

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How To Maximize Your Benefit: The Two Month Delay in FRA

Full Retirement Age (FRA) is the benchmark at which retirees can claim Social Security benefits without reductions. Depending on birth year, FRA ranges between 66...

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Did You Know Social Security Has a Hidden Bonus for Widowers?

Many widowers never learn about the Social Security survivor benefits that can shift their financial outlook. The rules exist for everyone to see, but the system maintains secret choices that remain unexploited during annual operations. The public believes the system operates through basic replacement payment systems. It doesn’t. The truth…

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10 Lesser-Known Government Programs Helping Seniors Save Money

Many seniors believe that Social Security and Medicare are the only government programs available to support them in retirement. In reality, there are dozens of...

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What Happens If Social Security Runs Out by 2034? A Deep Dive

Social Security has been the backbone of retirement security in America for decades, providing income to millions of retirees, disabled individuals, and survivors. Yet projections...

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7 Warning Signs of Early Retirement Failure Every Pre-Retiree Misses

The idea of retiring early is intoxicating. It promises freedom from deadlines, office politics, and the daily grind, replacing them with travel, hobbies, and time...

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