EXPLAINED: 36 - The Real Truth

SNAP Rule Changes: Why Seniors May Pay More for Food Under New Restrictions

If you rely on SNAP benefits to help cover groceries, recent rule changes could quietly increase your out-of-pocket costs. Across the country, new policies are...

Saving Advice · Apr 10

The big change that could be coming for NDIS funding

The government is preparing a major overhaul of Australia's main disability support scheme in a bid to bring down its spiralling cost.

AAP · Apr 10

Sue Wright obituary

Other lives: Barrister and businesswoman who devoted her life to raising awareness of fostering and adoption

The Guardian - UK · Apr 9

California couple allegedly reaped millions when elderly man landed in hospice but he was just constipated

Part of a federal Medicare crackdown.

We Got This Covered · Apr 7

The health conversation all Australians should have

Fertility should be a conversation about shared responsibility, experts say, as they call for better education to fix a major health literacy gap.

AAP · Apr 6

How the “Community Spouse” Can Protect Family Assets When Medicaid Enters the Picture

Watching a lifetime of savings drain away because a spouse needs long‑term care is one of the most frightening financial moments a family can face. Medicaid can step in to cover nursing home costs, but it comes with strict rules that can feel unforgiving if you don’t know how they…

The Free Financial Advisor · Apr 5

Claiming Elderly Parents As Dependents: What If They Get Social Security?

If you’re helping support an aging parent, you might be leaving money on the table at tax time. Many people assume that once a parent...

Saving Advice · Apr 5

$8,669 a Month? The New Reality of Nursing Home Costs and Medicaid Cuts

If you’ve looked into long-term care recently, you’ve probably experienced sticker shock. Nursing home costs are soaring to levels that many families simply can’t afford,...

Saving Advice · Apr 5

World’s unhappiest countries in 2026: Afghanistan, Zimbabwe and Lebanon among least happy nations

The latest global happiness rankings paint a difficult picture, especially at the lower end of the list. Countries like Afghanistan, Zimbabwe, and Lebanon appear to be facing deep-rooted challenges that go beyond simple economic concerns. The data, which measures overall life satisfaction along with several social indicators, shows scores dipping…

The Times of India · Apr 5

Most Voters Are Ignoring This Wisconsin Election—But It Could Impact Medicare, Social Security, and Senior Rights

At first glance, a state Supreme Court election might not seem like something that affects your retirement, your healthcare, or your monthly income. But in...

Saving Advice · Apr 4