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Social Security’s 2027 COLA Will Be Announced Oct. 14 — Here’s What Determines the Final Number
The 2027 Social Security COLA hinges on July, August, and September CPI-W data. The final missing inflation reading is scheduled…
Would You Rather Work 5 More Years and Retire Richer or Leave the Job at 62?
Working from 62 to 67 can mean five more years of earnings, retirement contributions and potentially larger Social Security benefits.…
CMS Canceled Coverage for 760,000 People After Finding Unauthorized Enrollments — Check Your Account
CMS canceled roughly 315,000 unauthorized Marketplace policies covering more than 760,000 people in August 2026. Consumers can check their official…
Two Ex-Spouses, One Social Security Record: Who Gets Paid, and the Remarriage Mistake That Cancels Your Check
Multiple qualifying ex-spouses can potentially receive Social Security benefits on the same worker’s record. Remarriage, however, can end ordinary divorced-spouse…
Did Medicare Pay for a Test You Never Received? CMS’s Latest Fraud Crackdown Gives You a Reason to Look
CMS says recent enforcement actions stopped more than $1.6 billion in potentially improper Medicare laboratory payments. Check your Medicare claims…
The Grandparent Jail Scam: The One Question That Stops It — and Why Banks Won’t Refund Your Wire
Grandparent scammers create panic, demand secrecy and push victims to send money quickly. A private family safe word and an…
You Love Your Medicare Plan — Do You Still Need to Compare It Every Year?
Even a Medicare plan you love can change its costs, drug coverage, benefits, or provider network for the next year.…
7 Home Changes That Can Make Aging in Place Safer Without a $50,000 Remodel
Aging in place doesn’t have to begin with a five-figure remodel. Better lighting, secure handrails, grab bars, clear walking paths,…
Your Parents Say Their House Is Fine — Check These 8 Fall Hazards When You Visit
A fall visit is a good time to notice hazards your parents may no longer see, including poor lighting, loose…
7 IRS Penalties That Can Keep Growing While You Wait
Ignoring an IRS problem can make the final bill larger as penalties and interest accumulate. Filing late, paying late, missing…
