1+ hour, 1+ min ago   (307+ words) Humana announced plans to exit Medicare Advantage plans in 2027 that will affect approximately 600,000 members, marking the second consecutive year the insurer has withdrawn from select markets as it pursues aggressive profitability targets. The Louisville-based insurer disclosed the decision during its…...

7+ hour, 44+ min ago   (278+ words) Social Security retirement and disability payments will arrive on September 9, 16, and 23, 2026, according to the Social Security Administration’s official payment schedule. The staggered dates follow the standard monthly pattern based on beneficiaries’ birth dates, ensuring nearly 71 million Americans receive their benefits…...

1+ day, 7+ hour ago   (764+ words) Chris Martin is a US economics and current affairs journalist covering the intersection of policy, markets, and everyday financial life. With a background in financial reporting and a sharp eye for the stories behind the numbers, Chris brings clarity to…...

2+ day, 4+ hour ago   (489+ words) Chris Martin is a US economics and current affairs journalist covering the intersection of policy, markets, and everyday financial life. With a background in financial reporting and a sharp eye for the stories behind the numbers, Chris brings clarity to…...

2+ day, 6+ hour ago   (283+ words) The Social Security Administration will announce the 2027 cost-of-living adjustment for social security benefits on October 14 at 8:30 a.m. ET, when the agency releases the official percentage increase that will take effect in January 2027. The COLA is determined by comparing the average Consumer…...

4+ day, 23+ hour ago   (253+ words) Social Security’s 2027 cost-of-living adjustment is estimated at 3.6%, down from earlier projections of 3.8% as inflation continues to cool, according to the Senior Citizens League and other analysts tracking the latest economic data released in August. The estimate reflects July’s Consumer Price…...

5+ day, 9+ hour ago   (584+ words) Chris Martin is a US economics and current affairs journalist covering the intersection of policy, markets, and everyday financial life. With a background in financial reporting and a sharp eye for the stories behind the numbers, Chris brings clarity to…...

6+ day, 10+ hour ago   (249+ words) The Social Security Administration will announce the 2027 cost-of-living adjustment on October 14, 2026, following the release of September inflation data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The announcement will reveal the percentage increase Social Security beneficiaries will receive starting in January 2027. Current…...

1+ week, 12+ hour ago   (687+ words) Chris Martin is a US economics and current affairs journalist covering the intersection of policy, markets, and everyday financial life. With a background in financial reporting and a sharp eye for the stories behind the numbers, Chris brings clarity to…...

1+ week, 20+ hour ago   (737+ words) Chris Martin is a US economics and current affairs journalist covering the intersection of policy, markets, and everyday financial life. With a background in financial reporting and a sharp eye for the stories behind the numbers, Chris brings clarity to…...