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How a Tucked-Away Rule in the Budget Is Dropping Lifeline Access for Older Adults
Image source: shutterstock.comA lot of older adults don’t lose coverage because they suddenly became “too wealthy” or stopped qualifying overnight.…
The $12,000 Loophole: How Married Couples Can Double the OBBBA Credit (If They Act by April)
Image source: shutterstock.com If you’ve heard whispers about a “$12,000 loophole,” you’re probably hearing about a new tax break tucked…
Medical Office Facility Fees Are Appearing More Frequently
Image Source: Shutterstock If you’ve recently visited your doctor’s office for a routine check-up only to find a mysterious “Facility…
The SNAP Trap: Why Your $23 Social Security Raise Just Cost You $30 in Food Stamps
Image Source: Shutterstock The 2026 Social Security Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) was supposed to be a lifeline for millions of seniors…
The “Smart Meter” Audit: How New York is Using Your Utility Data to Prove You Aren’t Living in Florida
Image Source: Shutterstock If you are one of the thousands of New Yorkers who officially “moved” to Florida to escape…
Dave Says: It’s Still a Mountain of Debt
Dear Dave, My wife and I own three commercial properties. They are all leased out long-term. Currently, we owe about…
Why 2026 is the Year of the “Reverse COLA”: How Your Buying Power Just Dropped 1.1%
Image Source: Shutterstock If you’ve been waiting for your 2026 Social Security check to finally give you some breathing room,…
IRS Warning: The 2026 “Audit Alarms” Triggered by Routine Venmo and Zelle Transfers
Image Source: Shutterstock If you regularly use apps like Venmo, PayPal, or Zelle to split dinner checks with friends or…
12 Subscriptions Retirees Cancel Once They Review Statements
Image Source: Shutterstock In the digital age, our bank statements have become a graveyard of “zombie” subscriptions—automated monthly charges for…
10 Ways to Reduce Healthcare Spending Before Deductibles Reset
Image Source: Shutterstock January is often the most expensive month for retirees. Not only is the holiday “hangover” hitting your…
