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The Social Security Question Married Couples Should Answer Before Either Spouse Claims
Married couples should look beyond their first Social Security checks. The higher earner’s claiming decision can also affect the income…
6 Expenses That Can Suddenly Cost More After One Spouse Dies
When one spouse dies, household income can drop much faster than household expenses. Housing, taxes, transportation, Medicare costs, and paid…
13 Cities Facing Serious Risks That Could Make You Think Twice About Moving There
Climate, natural hazards, infrastructure and affordability can all change the true cost of relocating to a new city. ThangNguyenPhoto/Shutterstock The…
Costco Is Getting Into Medicare — Here’s What Older Adults Should Know
Costco and SCAN Health Plan plan to introduce co-branded Medicare Advantage products in two states and a Medicare supplement plan…
3 Buffalo-Area Nursing Homes to Pay $9 Million After Admitting Medicaid and Medicare Fraud
Three Buffalo-area nursing homes admitted to submitting false information that inflated Medicaid reimbursement rates, including overstating rehabilitation needs during periods…
12 Devices That May Be Secretly Raising Your Electric Bill Even When They’re “Off”
Many household electronics continue using small amounts of electricity while in standby mode, but the amount varies considerably by device,…
FDA Eases Approval Path for Certain Cancer Companion Diagnostic Tests
The FDA has reclassified certain in situ hybridization tests used with approved cancer therapies from Class III to Class II,…
3 Social Security Changes Senators Are Debating — And Which Could Happen First
Social Security’s retirement trust fund is projected to deplete its reserves in late 2032 under current law. Senators are debating…
USPS Prices Are Up in 2026 — And Thousands of Post Offices Could Be at Risk
Forever stamps now cost 82 cents, and several USPS shipping prices have also increased in 2026. USPS leadership is now…
7 Bills Retirees Should Never Put on Autopilot — Even If They Use Autopay
Autopay can prevent missed bills, but it can also hide price increases, billing errors, and forgotten subscriptions. Some retirement expenses…
