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Hospitals Are Charging More for Identical Procedures

You might assume that the price of a medical procedure is determined by what is done to you. In 2026, the price is largely determined...

10 Medicare Costs That Surprise People After They Turn 65

10 Medicare Costs That Surprise People After They Turn 65

There is a dangerous myth that once you turn 65, your healthcare becomes free. You get the red, white, and blue card, and you assume the bills stop. The reality is that Medicare is a safety net with holes in it.

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Less-than-perfect organs for transplant list recipients is Medicare’s latest proposal

Less-than-perfect organs for transplant list recipients is Medicare’s latest proposal

A less-than-perfect kidney might not be suitable for a young recipient but could offer an older, sicker patient – who might not receive another offer – valuable time off dialysis

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Down 46% Over the Past Year, Should You Sell UnitedHealth Stock?

UNH’s slump ties to Medicare uncertainty and restructuring costs, leaving investors weighing near-term pain against historically cheap valuation.

6 Medicare Services Losing Preferred Status

We often assume that “accepting Medicare” is a binary state. A doctor or facility either takes your insurance or they do not. In 2026, that...

8 Early-Year Costs That Catch Retirees Off Guard

Retirement budgets often break in January, not because of overspending, but because of the “calendar reset.” You can end December with zero medical bills and...

7 Prescription Savings Cards That No Longer Work

For the last decade, we have been trained to never pay the retail price at the pharmacy. You pulled up an app, showed a coupon...

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Hospitals Are Adding “Care Coordination” Fees

Hospitals Are Adding “Care Coordination” Fees

We typically expect a medical bill only after we physically see a doctor. You walk into the office, get a checkup, and pay your copay....

6 Medicare Drug Copays That Reset Higher

6 Medicare Drug Copays That Reset Higher

January is the most expensive month of the year for seniors on medication. On December 31, you might have been enjoying “Catastrophic Coverage,” paying zero...

3 Ways the New Social Security Rules Could Impact Middle Class

3 Ways the New Social Security Rules Could Impact Middle Class

Learn how new Social Security rules could affect middle-class retirees and workers, from reduced benefits to shifting filing strategies.

10 Things Boomers Won’t Be Able To Afford in Less Than a Decade

10 Things Boomers Won’t Be Able To Afford in Less Than a Decade

Baby boomers might not be getting all the discounts they had hoped for. In fact, in the next 10 years, they may not be able to afford several big purchases.

Trump administration announces 15 new drugs for Medicare price negotiation program

Trump administration announces 15 new drugs for Medicare price negotiation program

The Trump administration has unveiled 15 new drugs selected for a Medicare drug price negotiation program that allows the federal government to haggle directly with drug manufacturers

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S&P 500 Posts a Record High on Tech Strength and Solid Corporate Earnings

S&P 500 Posts a Record High on Tech Strength and Solid Corporate Earnings

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Tuesday closed up +0.41%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -0.83%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +0.88%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26 ) rose +0.42%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures...

Medicare Multiplier Trick: Why Some Senior Widows Are Getting $200 Less a Month Thanks to a Budget Update

Medicare Multiplier Trick: Why Some Senior Widows Are Getting $200 Less a Month Thanks to a Budget Update

It’s a nasty surprise when a Social Security deposit drops even though nothing “changed” in day-to-day life. For many widows, the difference shows up as...

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UnitedHealth is reeling from a nearly 20% stock rout after warning investors about its first revenue decline in decades

"The company expects to return to growth in 2026," UnitedHealth said in May of last year. Today it revealed that it will take a bit longer.

Trump Triggers Buying Opportunity in UnitedHealth Group

UnitedHealth Group pulls back into a buying opportunity ahead of its Q4 report, as news from Washington suggests reimbursement rates will rise slowly.

Broader Market Rallies on Tech Strength and Solid Earnings

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.47%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.84%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.87%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26 ) are up +0.48%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures...

Stocks Edge Higher as Chip Makers Rally

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.22%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.64%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.44%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26 ) are up +0.22%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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6 Medicare Supplement Changes Affecting Specialists

Seniors buy Medicare Supplement insurance for one reason. They want the freedom to see any doctor. They want to avoid the network restrictions of Advantage...

Insurance Networks Are Shrinking by Zip Code

We used to believe that insurance coverage was determined by the state you lived in. If a carrier did business in California or Florida, they...

8 Healthcare Costs Seniors Notice Only After January

January is the month of the “healthcare hangover.” You diligently picked your plan during Open Enrollment last fall. You assumed your costs were fixed for...

Florida Rep. Vern Buchanan announces retirement after 10 terms in Congress

Florida Rep. Vern Buchanan, a longtime Republican member of the Ways and Means Committee, will not seek reelection this year.

9 Social Security Assumptions That Get Middle-Class People in Trouble

It's often the assumptions people make about how the Social Security system works rather than the program itself that quietly undermines retirement security.

Hospitals Are Revising Observation Rules Again

The most dangerous word in a hospital is not a diagnosis. It is the word “Observation.” You can spend days in a hospital bed. You...

6 Medical Equipment Rentals That Now Cost More

We often assume that renting medical equipment is cheaper than buying it. In 2026, that math is changing rapidly. The cost of renting Durable Medical...

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