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Less Than 1 In 5 Vanguard 401(k) Participants Are Using A Roth 401(k), Suze Orman Says 'That Is Nuts'

If you have a 401(k) through work, there's a chance your employer offers a Roth 401(k) option — and it's becoming more common. According to Vanguard, 86% of their 401(k) plans included a Roth feature at the end of 2024. That's up from 74% just four years earlier. Among larger…

Benzinga

Humana Q3 Premium Growth Offsets Membership Drop, Stock Tumbles

Humana Inc. (NYSE:HUM) released its third-quarter earnings report on Wednesday, with adjusted earnings of $3.24, exceeding the consensus estimate of $2.82.

Benzinga

Navigating Australia's Dual Health System

Australia has a unique and complete healthcare system that is often called a "dual system." Medicare is the main part of it

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How to Qualify for Free Vision Exams Without Switching Insurance

Most people assume they need to switch insurance plans to get free vision care, but that’s not always true. Many existing plans—including Medicare Advantage, Medicaid,...

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How Retirees Are Quietly Finding Free Dental Care Through Community Networks

Dental care is one of the most overlooked—and expensive—parts of retirement. Medicare doesn’t cover routine dental services, and private plans often come with high premiums...

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The Overlooked Medicare Supplement That Covers What Regular Plans Ignore

Medicare is a lifeline for millions of retirees—but it doesn’t cover everything. From dental and vision to long-term care and foreign travel, gaps in coverage...

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Trump team is negotiating with weight-loss drug makers to lower prices to $149 a month: report

Obesity drugs have become an increasingly popular method of weight loss but most are not covered by insurance for that purpose

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Trump close to deal to allow Medicare coverage of weight loss drugs

A deal could significantly expand seniors' access to the popular drugs.

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Eli Lilly, Novo Nordisk Stocks Rise on Reported $149 Obesity Drug Deal with White House

Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE:LLY) shares are in the spotlight following reports indicating the company is close to finalizing a White House agreement to provide its lowest-dose obesity medications at $149 per month, which could open the door to Medicare coverage and broader reimbursement options.

Benzinga

11 Social Security Surprises That Hit You After Losing a Spouse

The loss of a spouse creates one of the most difficult life situations because it produces intense emotional suffering and major financial difficulties. Social Security serves as a vital financial resource, providing essential support to individuals who need its benefits as they transition between life stages. The Social Security rules…

The Free Financial Advisor

Many GPs ‘nervous’ about bulk-billing rollout under new Medicare scheme

Royal Australian College of General Practitioners says doctors concerned at being ‘100% reliant on government funding decisions’

The Guardian - AU

The Little-Known Medicare Deadline That Could Cost You a Year of Coverage

Medicare is a lifeline for millions of Americans—but missing one key deadline could leave you without coverage for an entire year. While most people know...

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8 Medical Conditions That Can Wipe Out Your Retirement Savings

You’ve spent decades building your retirement nest egg—but one serious medical diagnosis can drain it in a matter of months. Even with Medicare, supplemental insurance,...

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7 Ways the New $2,000 Medicare Part D Cap Changes Your Pharmacy Bill Overnight

It’s official — as of January 1, 2025, Medicare beneficiaries now have a firm $2,000 cap on out-of-pocket prescription drug costs each year. This long-awaited...

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Coalition support plunges further amid climate fighting

A dire poll is putting Opposition Leader Sussan Ley under pressure as the coalition thrashes out its approach to energy and climate change.

Kiplinger

Ask the Editor, October 31: Modified Adjusted Gross Income

In this week's Ask the Editor Q&A, Joy Taylor answers questions on the meaning of modified adjusted gross income, or MAGI.

Kiplinger

Eight Spooky Retirement Stats That Will Scare the Bejesus Out of You

Think you have retirement planning down to a science? Consider these scary statistics.

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8 Medigap “Gaps” You Only Notice After a Hospital Transfer

Most retirees assume that having Medigap coverage means they’re fully protected from surprise medical bills. Unfortunately, that’s not always true. While Medigap plans fill many...

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Observation vs. Inpatient: The Hospital Label That Can Make Your Skilled-Nursing Stay 100% Out-of-Pocket

It’s one of Medicare’s most confusing—and expensive—rules. You can be lying in a hospital bed for days, hooked up to monitors, receiving tests and treatment,...

The Independent UK

Patients go without needed treatment after government shutdown disrupts a telehealth program

Bill Swick, who has a rare degenerative brain disease, has lost access to virtual speech therapy due to the federal government shutdown

Benzinga

UnitedHealth's $4.3 Billion Profit Fueled By 'Generosity Of Uncle Sam,' Says Healthcare Activist: Government Drives 78% Of Health Plan Revenue

Despite losing tens of thousands of enrollees in its commercial and Medicaid plans, managed care company UnitedHealth Group Inc. (NYSE:UNH) reported $113 billion in revenue, up 12% year-over-year, and a profit of $4.3 billion during its third quarter results this week.

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Grieving family uses AI chatbot to cut hospital bill from $195,000 to $33,000 — family says Claude highlighted duplicative charges, improper coding, and other violations

Someone has explained how they used AI to slash hospital bills from hundreds to tens of thousands of dollars.

The Conversation

CDC’s ability to prevent injuries like drowning, traumatic brain injury and falls is severely compromised by Trump cuts

Much has been written about the unprecedented impact that the second Trump administration has had on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, from massive job cuts and entire programs being wiped out to leadership shake-ups and the undermining of science. But behind every headline, countless stories have gone untold…

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Is This Defensive Giant a Good Stock to Buy in a Volatile Market?

Defensive blue-chip stock UnitedHealth is on a credible path back to double-digit growth next year, but is UNH a buy right now?

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ChatGPT’s Top 5 Money Moves Every Retiree Should Make Now

From Medicare to Social Security to tax moves, the LLM compiled the best advice for the money moves that retirees should make before the end of 2025 arrives.

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