How The US Adding $696 Billion in Debt Impacts Your Money Every Day, According to Experts The more the government borrows, the more Americans will feel a financial strain. GOBankingRates · Feb 20
I Asked ChatGPT To Plan a $150,000/Year Retirement Budget — Here’s What It Came Up With ChatGPT broke down a $150,000 annual retirement budget: $30k housing, $25k travel, $20k healthcare, $18k food and $20k taxes for living without mortgage debt. GOBankingRates · Feb 20
9 Ways the Wealthy Waste Thousands in Taxes: A Checklist for What Not to Miss The tax code contains plenty of legitimate ways for the wealthy and business owners to cut taxes. Use this checklist to minimize taxes and stay compliant. Kiplinger · Feb 20
6 Medicare Claim Errors That Trigger Denials Over One Missed Checkbox Most Medicare beneficiaries assume their claims are handled smoothly behind the scenes, but the truth is far more fragile. A single overlooked checkbox, missing signature,... Saving Advice · Feb 19
Over 65? Here's What the New $6K Senior Tax Deduction Means for Medicare IRMAA A new tax deduction for people over age 65 has some thinking about Medicare premiums and MAGI strategy. Kiplinger · Feb 19
How Retirees Can Get Free Money From the Government From 2025 to 2028, anyone 65 or older can claim a deduction of $6,000 in addition to the current additional standard deduction for seniors under existing law. GOBankingRates · Feb 19
5 Ways “Observation Status” Can Leave Families With Unexpected Hospital Bills When you or a loved one is admitted to the hospital, most people assume that Medicare or private insurance will cover the stay the same... Saving Advice · Feb 18
7 New Federal Rules That Could Delay Medicare Reimbursements Medicare reimbursement can take a while, but some seniors have noticed that they’re taking longer than usual this year. And they’re not imagining it. A... Saving Advice · Feb 18
Bipartisan offer to block ISIS-linked families' return As the Australian government ponders what to do with 34 ISIS-linked women and children trying to return, the opposition has offered a bipartisan solution. AAP · Feb 18
The $2,000 Drug Cap: Why Some Seniors Still Pay More at the Pharmacy When the $2,000 drug cap took effect in 2025, many seniors expected immediate relief at the pharmacy counter. After years of unpredictable out‑of‑pocket costs, the... Saving Advice · Feb 18
How to make specialists’ fees fair? It’ll take more than a revamped website Consumers will soon have a clearer picture of how specialists’ fees compare if legislation before parliament is passed. The Conversation · Feb 18
Quiz: Do You Know How to Avoid the 'Medigap Trap?' Test your basic knowledge of the "Medigap Trap" in our quick quiz. Kiplinger · Feb 18
Australian health insurance premiums just had their biggest hike in a decade. Is it time to scrap private health cover? Government incentives continue to drive people to take out cover merely to avoid tax penalties The Guardian - AU · Feb 18
8 States Where Social Security Goes the Furthest in 2026 In January 2026, the Social Security Administration (SSA) enacted a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for benefit recipients, boosting payouts by 2.8%. This increased the average retiree payment by... GOBankingRates · Feb 18
Kiplinger · Feb 18 Social Security Break-Even Math Is Helpful, But Don't Let It Dictate When You'll File Your Social Security break-even age tells you how long you'd need to live for delaying to pay off, but shouldn't be the sole basis for deciding when to claim.
Saving Advice · Feb 17 Telehealth in 2026: Why Some Virtual Visits Now Cost More During the COVID-19 pandemic, laws were passed to make telehealth visits more accessible to everyone. However, in the post-pandemic world, the rules are starting to...
Saving Advice · Feb 17 Death and Taxes: Why More Seniors Are Facing Surprise Bills After a Spouse Passes Losing a spouse has been ranked as the #1 most stressful life event, with 70% of women being widowed at least once in their lives....
Saving Advice · Feb 17 8 February Budget Moves Saving Seniors $200+ in 2026 February may be the shortest month of the year, but it’s one of the most important for seniors trying to stretch their fixed incomes. Prices...
GOBankingRates · Feb 17 What a Wealthy Retiree’s Monthly Budget Looks Like at Age 78 For a financially secure 78-year-old retiree, a monthly budget supports a settled home, dependable healthcare, quality food and the freedom to enjoy daily life without financial pressure. The focus is...
GOBankingRates · Feb 17 5 Tax Strategies That Could Save Freelancers Hundreds in 2026 With some advance planning, freelancers can lower their tax bill and save hundreds of dollars.
Saving Advice · Feb 16 Medicare Won’t Tell You This—But These 10 Amazon Items Can Help You Age Smarter Many older adults are shocked when they add up how much they spend each year on healthcare. Between rising premiums, copays, deductibles, and the everyday...
Saving Advice · Feb 16 6 Medicare Coverage Gaps That Still Cost Seniors in 2026 Medicare Part B premiums went up at the beginning of this year from $174.70 in 2024 to an estimated $206.20. Despite the rise in costs,...
Saving Advice · Feb 16 The Silent Crisis: 5 Basic Needs Seniors Can No Longer Afford Somewhere between 19 and 47 million seniors in the United States are struggling financially, with up to 80% of older households considered to be economically...
GOBankingRates · Feb 16 What a Budget Might Look Like If You’re Relying on Social Security in Retirement Benefits average around $1,900 to $2,000 per month for a single person and roughly $3,000 to $3,300 for a married couple.
GOBankingRates · Feb 16 5 Healthcare Costs ‘Smart’ Seniors Budget For Here are five healthcare expenses retirees commonly plan for, plus what they may cost over 20 years.