Social Security COLA 2026 sparks call for change to calculation
Skynesher | E+ | Getty Images A Social Security cost-of-living adjustment of 2.8% will go into effect in…
How to survive financially after a lay off
How to survive a layoff and protect your finances As more Americans are losing their jobs, these tips…
Super withdrawals for dental soar to new heights, prompting calls for more oral health funding
A 12-fold increase in Australians raiding their retirement nest eggs to fund expensive dental treatments in recent years…
Social Security 2.8% COLA 2026 benefit increase explained
Jasondoiy | E+ | Getty Images The Social Security cost-of-living adjustment will be 2.8% in 2026, the Social…
Why paying out-of-pocket for prescriptions might be cheaper than your insurance copay
Next time you have a drug prescription to fill, it might be wise to pause a moment before…
‘I’m going to die alone’
This summer, at dinner with her best friend, Jacki Barden raised an uncomfortable topic: the possibility that she…
Medicare Part D prescription drug plans options are shrinking. Here’s what to know
Fewer choices may be on the menu again as Medicare patients shop for prescription coverage this fall. The…
Trust funds that finance Medicare and Social Security are at risk of insolvency within 7 years, cutting benefits up to 24%, a new report warns
The trust funds that support Medicare and Social Security—a financial backbone for nearly 70 million Americans—are at serious…
Americans priced out of prescription drugs hoping for relief from new Trump plan
Critical care nurse Janet Kerrigan was stunned to discover in 2011 that she had multiple myeloma, an incurable…
Bulk-billing rates remain low as GPs spend longer with patients, survey finds
Melbourne GP Owen Harris would love to bulk-bill more of his patients. He specialises in helping patients with…
What will TrumpRx mean for patients? Who saves — and how much
Could “TrumpRx” be the prescription for lower drug prices? President Donald Trump announced a landmark deal with Pfizer…
High Costs Limit Mental Health Care for Medicare Patients
Mental health is an important part of overall health, yet many Medicare beneficiaries with depression and anxiety face…