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9 Strategies to Make the Most of Medicare Advantage Savings
Image source: shutterstock.com Medicare Advantage plans can look like a bargain, but the real savings show up only when you…
Are You Prepared for the Higher Full Retirement Age Rules?
Image source: shutterstock.com If you’ve been thinking “I’ll just claim Social Security when I’m ready,” the rules can surprise you…
The Doorjamb Test: Check Your VIN Today for the New $10,000 Car Loan Interest Refund
Image Source: Shutterstock If you bought a new car in 2025 or are planning a purchase this winter, you might…
The $11 Insulin Launch: How to Bypass Your Insurance Deductible with California’s New “CalRx” Program
Image Source: Shutterstock For years, the “January Deductible Reset” has been a period of panic for the 3.5 million Californians…
The Erroneous 1099-K: Why Seniors are Receiving IRS Forms for Under $20,000 and the 3-Step “Zero Out” Rule
Image Source: Shutterstock If you opened your mailbox this week to find an IRS Form 1099-K from Venmo, PayPal, or…
Medical Group Consolidations Are Raising Visit Costs: Why Your “Local Doctor” Now Charges Hospital Prices
Image Source: Shutterstock Have you noticed that a simple 15-minute checkup with your long-time primary care doctor suddenly costs twice…
The “AI-Voice” Safe Word: Why Your Family Needs a 4-Digit Code to Block 2026 Medicare Scams
Image Source: Shutterstock It’s a scenario that is playing out with terrifying frequency this January: A senior receives a call…
The Credit Availability Warning: Why Big Banks Predict Lower Spending Limits Following the New $8 Late Fee Bill
Image Source: Shutterstock For the last two years, the battle over your credit card late fees has been a game…
Lifestyle Tech Targeting Older Users Because of Built-In Default Sharing
Image source: shutterstock.comSmart-home gadgets promise peace of mind, but a single overlooked setting can turn “helpful” into “too open.” Many…
The “Itemizer Trap”: Why Seniors with Under $40,000 in State Taxes are Switching to the New ‘OBBBA Standard’
Image Source: Shutterstock For nearly a decade, the “SALT cap” was the bane of retirees living in high-tax states like…
