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Still Taking That Old Prescription? Check These 5 Things Before Your Next Dose
An old prescription deserves more than a glance at the pill bottle. Check the expiration date, storage, current medication list,…
What Happens If You Do Nothing During Medicare Open Enrollment?
Medicare coverage generally continues if you take no action during Open Enrollment, but the plan itself may change. Review premiums,…
A $0 Medicare Advantage Premium Doesn’t Mean $0 Health Care — Check These 6 Costs
A $0 Medicare Advantage premium is only one piece of your healthcare budget. Part B premiums, copays, deductibles, prescriptions, network…
Homeowners Are Falling Behind on Mortgages in Some Parts of America—Is Your Area One of Them?
National mortgage delinquency remains below pre-pandemic August levels, but serious delinquencies are up 19% from last year. Mississippi, Georgia, and…
Your Medicare Plan Drops Your Doctor for 2027 — What Can You Do During Open Enrollment?
Medicare Open Enrollment runs October 15 through December 7. If your Medicare Advantage plan drops your doctor for 2027, compare…
A $20 Copay Doesn’t Sound Like Much — Until You Have 5 Medical Appointments a Month
Five $20 medical copays each month add up to $1,200 over a year, and that doesn’t include prescriptions, deductibles, or…
Why Seniors Can Wait Hours in the ER — 5 Problems Families Should Prepare For
Older adults are frequent users of emergency departments, with CDC data showing people 75 and older had 76 ER visits…
A $1.04 Billion Powerball Winner Finally Came Forward — Here’s What Happens to the Money Now
The anonymous winner of Illinois’ $1.04 billion Powerball jackpot chose the $450.5 million cash option instead of 30 payments over…
SNAP Costs Shift to States October 1 — Seniors Could Feel the Impact
As states take on a larger share of SNAP administrative costs beginning October 1, advocates worry that additional barriers could…
7 Foods Cancer Experts Recommend Limiting — Some May Already Be in Your Refrigerator
Cancer-prevention guidance focuses on overall eating habits, not fear of a single food. Experts recommend limiting processed and red meats,…
