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The COLA Theft: Why Half of Your Social Security Raise Just Vanished into Medicare This Morning
2+ hour, 25+ min ago (257+ words) This is a financial reality served with a twist, and it's time we unpack why half of your new money just disappeared into the healthcare black hole you didn't ask for. Some retirees even explore income-driven strategies, like adjusting tax…...
Why 2026 is the Year of the “Reverse COLA”: How Your Buying Power Just Dropped 1.1%
7+ hour, 5+ min ago (525+ words) The core of the "Reverse COLA" problem lies in the index the government uses to calculate your raise: the CPI-W. This index tracks the spending habits of "Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers," a group that spends heavily on gas,…...
New maximum social security checks could give some Americans up to $5,251 a month. Here’s who qualifies
11+ hour, 12+ min ago (351+ words) Some of the millions of Americans who receive Social Security benefits may see surprisingly larger paychecks this year. Given the latest cost-of-living adjustment of 2.8 percent, up from 2.5 percent in 2025, some beneficiaries will see the maximum monthly check increase to $5,251 " a…...
5 Things Retirees Spend 80% of Their Income on, According to Kevin Lum
12+ hour ago (596+ words) Certified financial planner Kevin Lum is known for giving real-world advice to retirees or hopeful retirees. Here are the five things retirees spend 80% of their income on, according to Lum. Lum explained that retirees spend an average of $240 a month…...
Some Credit Unions Are Ending Legacy Senior Account Perks
22+ hour, 40+ min ago (596+ words) In 2026, credit unions are moving away from age as a primary qualifier for benefits. Instead, they are adopting "enterprise-level relationship loyalty" strategies. As noted by CUInsight, institutions are shifting from product-based rewards to models that recognize the full banking relationship....
These 8 Stores Offer The Best Discounts To Seniors
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (512+ words) This Pacific Northwest giant is a haven for seniors. On the first Tuesday of every month, shoppers aged 55 and older receive an additional 10% off select items. This includes private brand groceries, apparel, and home electronics. It is one of the…...
Scott Adams, Dilbert creator and conservative commentator, dies aged 68
1+ day, 8+ hour ago (433+ words) Scott Adams, the cartoonist behind the satirical comic strip Dilbert and conservative commentator, has died aged 68 after being diagnosed with prostate cancer. On Tuesday, Adams's ex-wife Shelly Miles revealed his death in a tearful livestream of his YouTube channel Real…...
5 Common January Money Mistakes That Quietly Set People Back All Year
1+ day, 9+ hour ago (512+ words) January has that fresh start energy " we're motivated, optimistic and fully convinced this is the year we get our finances together.But between goal-setting, post-holiday reality checks and a few well-intentioned decisions, it's surprisingly easy to slip into money habits…...
Indoor air pollution is a global health issue, not just a domestic heating one
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (639+ words) When indoor air pollution makes the news in western countries, it often feels like a local issue. One week it focuses on wood-burning stoves. Another it is gas cookers or the question of whether people should open their windows more…...
UnitedHealth accused of using ‘aggressive’ tactics to boost payments from federal government
1+ day, 17+ hour ago (585+ words) UnitedHealthcare and its parent company, UnitedHealth, used "aggressive strategies" to milk American taxpayers by diagnosing Medicare patients with as many conditions as possible, a new Senate report has alleged. In a 105-page assessment released Monday by the Senate Judiciary Committee,…...