- Medicare, Social Security could fall short over next decade
![FILE - President Joe Biden speaks about his administration's plans to protect Social Security and Medicare and lower healthcare costs, Feb. 9, 2023, at the University of Tampa in Tampa, Fla. Social Security and Medicare, the financial safety nets millions of older Americans rely on and millions of young people are counting on, will run short on funds to pay full benefits within the next decade, a new annual report released Friday warns.]()
- Hopes for bipartisan Social Security fix dimmed by Biden-GOP tensions
![Senator Bill Cassidy, a Republican from Louisiana, speaks with members of the media at the U.S. Capitol in Washington.]()
- Swiss seniors take government to European court over climate
![Switzerland's Rosmarie Wilder-Walti reacts as Swiss retirees demonstrate outside the European Court of Human Rights Wednesday, March 29, 2023 in Strasbourg, eastern France. A group of Swiss retirees took their government to a top European court Wednesday over what they claim is its failure to take stronger action on climate change.]()
- Cost Plus Drugs Might Save Medicare Members Money — With a Catch
![Cost Plus Drugs can offer more affordable generic prescription drugs, but it’s not a replacement for Medicare Part D coverage.]()
- When Will Medicare Cover Medical Marijuana?
![According to an April 2022 poll conducted by the Medicare Plans Patient Resource Center, an organization that provides Medicare guidance and information, one in every five Medicare recipients currently uses medical marijuana.]()
- When will Medicare cover medical marijuana?
![FILE - Marijuana plants are pictured at a growing facility in Oklahoma City, Feb. 26, 2020. Many older adults are using medical marijuana to treat a variety of conditions, but experts say that conflicting laws, unclear safety standards and complicated rulemaking processes mean it could be years before Medicare may cover the drug.]()
Retirement
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4 Tips for a Meaningful and Successful RetirementThis article was first published on NerdWallet.com. Slightly more than half of retirees (53%) reported strong satisfaction with their life in retirement, according to the Employee Benefit Research...By Alex Rosenberg
Finance
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![Cost Plus Drugs can offer more affordable generic prescription drugs, but it’s not a replacement for Medicare Part D coverage.]()
This article was first published on NerdWallet.com. Bill Hearn’s medication to treat his mild... -
![According to an April 2022 poll conducted by the Medicare Plans Patient Resource Center, an organization that provides Medicare guidance and information, one in every five Medicare recipients currently uses medical marijuana.]()
This article was first published on NerdWallet.com. Many older adults are using medical marijuana... -
![A new year means changes to Medicare, including updated premiums and deductibles.]()
This article was first published on NerdWallet.com. A new year means changes to Medicare,... -
![Medicare Advantage plans are offered by private insurers and bundle Medicare benefits in a way many people find appealing.]()
This article was first published on NerdWallet.com. In 2022, 48% of Medicare beneficiaries were...
Health and Wellness
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![FILE - President Joe Biden speaks about his administration's plans to protect Social Security and Medicare and lower healthcare costs, Feb. 9, 2023, at the University of Tampa in Tampa, Fla. Social Security and Medicare, the financial safety nets millions of older Americans rely on and millions of young people are counting on, will run short on funds to pay full benefits within the next decade, a new annual report released Friday warns.]()
An annual report on Social Security and Medicare says the financial safety nets millions of older... -
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This article was first published on NerdWallet.com. Slightly more than half of retirees (53%)... -
![Cost Plus Drugs can offer more affordable generic prescription drugs, but it’s not a replacement for Medicare Part D coverage.]()
This article was first published on NerdWallet.com. Bill Hearn’s medication to treat his mild... -
![Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) at a book-tour stop in Des Moines on March 10, 2023.]()
An independent effort backing the presidential ambitions of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has hired a...
Senior Living
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![Find the right hearing aid option to suit your lifestyle.]()
As a doctor of audiology, Ruth Reisman has been prescribing and fitting hearing aids for over a... -
![Medical alert systems can help seniors age in place.]()
Medical alert systems help seniors aging in place maintain their independence by ensuring that if... -
![Which Medicare Advantage provider is right for you and your family?]()
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In addition to helping older adults live safely, assisted living also provides amenities and...
