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10 Hospital Merger Effects Seniors Will Notice During Winter Visits
Image Source: Shutterstock Hospital mergers have accelerated in recent years as institutions look to reduce costs, expand networks, and strengthen…
Prescription Discount Cards Are Being Restructured by Major Retailers
Image Source: Shutterstock Prescription discount cards have long helped retirees reduce out-of-pocket medication costs. These cards, offered by companies like…
9 Scams Targeting Retirees During the Holiday Shopping Season
Image Source: Shutterstock The holiday season is peak time for fraudsters. Increased spending, online shopping, and charitable giving create opportunities…
Banks Are Phasing Out Senior-Friendly Checking Perks
Image Source: Shutterstock Banks across the country are reevaluating checking account perks traditionally offered to seniors. While some institutions still…
5 Hidden Network Changes That Could Disrupt Your Medicare Coverage This Year
Image Source: Shutterstock Medicare Advantage plans and supplemental insurance policies rely on provider networks to deliver care. Each year, insurers…
6 January COLA Realities Every Retiree Should Know
Image Source: Shutterstock Each January, Social Security beneficiaries receive a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) designed to offset inflation. The adjustment is…
High Winter Heating Costs Are Forcing Older Adults To Rework Their Budgets
Image Source: Shutterstock Heating costs are rising again this winter, driven by volatile energy markets, inflation, and regional demand.…
7 Tax Reporting Changes Hitting Seniors Who Do Gig Work in January
Image Source: Shutterstock Gig work has become an important source of supplemental income for retirees. Driving for rideshare companies, freelancing…
Federal Retirement Program Tweaks Are Taking Effect After the Holiday Season
Image Source: Shutterstock Federal retirement programs—including Social Security, Medicare, pensions, and Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) accounts—are undergoing routine updates at…
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GRRRRRRRRRR… Written by Barbara Huson Nothing gets in the way of financial success more than repressed anger. In my experience,…
