INSANE: 2 - The Real Truth

AT&T settlement is on its way - how to get your share

The settlement resolves claims tied to a 2019 personal data breach

The Independent UK · Oct 8

“We have to suck it up”: Ken Paxton privately suggests cutting federal benefit programs to reduce national deficit

In a conversation that has been leaked in pieces to multiple publications, the GOP Senate nominee called for “reasonable cuts to mandatory spending,” which is driven by Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid.

The Texas Tribune · Oct 8

Your Dad Still Handles All the Money — Does Your Mom Know Where Everything Is?

In many long marriages, one spouse naturally becomes the household’s chief financial officer. Dad pays the bills, manages the investments, renews the insurance, talks to...

Saving Advice · Oct 7

How much you need to retire in every state after Social Security—from $644,000 in North Dakota to $1 million in New Jersey

There's no magic retirement number. Here's what you need in every state after Social Security.

Fortune · Oct 7

‘The Mission Is to Protect Retirees’: Billionaire Mark Cuban Calls a Viral Tax Post ‘Misleading,’ Because ‘Not All Investments Work’

The post's $3,800 truck driver figure checks out against the 2026 tables. Cuban's mechanism is right too, but the real zero-tax ceiling is about $65,550.

Barchart · Oct 7

These 7 Income Moves Could Raise Your Medicare Premiums Two Years From Now

A profitable financial move in 2026 can produce an awkward little sequel in 2028: a higher Medicare bill.

The Free Financial Advisor · Oct 7

Why you received a $90 Social Security payment? Here’s who qualifies for the Medicare rebate and when you’ll get it

Why you received a $90 Social Security payment? The federal government is using $2 billion from a 2008 reserve fund to give 20.8 million traditional Medicare Part B enrollees a $90 premium rebate. Social Security starts issuing direct deposits on October 8, with paper checks following later in the month.…

The Economic Times · Oct 7

AT&T's $177 Million Data Breach Settlement Sounds Huge, but Some Customers May Get as Little as $6.50

AT&T's $177M data breach settlement could pay eligible claimants $6.50-$40, while documented losses may qualify for higher maximums.

International Business Times UK · Oct 7

Consumer Confidence Just Hit a 12-Year Low — What Retirees Should and Shouldn’t Change

Americans haven’t felt this uneasy about the economy in more than a decade, and retirees appear to be feeling the pressure too. The Conference Board’s...

Saving Advice · Oct 6

Michigan is a battleground in 2026: An open Senate seat after Sen. Gary Peters' retirement has both parties fighting for it all in US midterm elections

Michigan's open Senate seat becomes highly contested with Democrat Abdul El-Sayed and Republican Mike Rogers. El-Sayed focuses on healthcare reform, advocating for Medicare for All and reducing medical debt. Conversely, Rogers emphasizes restoring manufacturing jobs and better managing costs for essential goods. Analysts highlight the race as a reflection of…

The Economic Times · Oct 6