How Social Security Benefits for Women Vary by Age
The Social Security Administration figures your benefit by looking at your 35 highest-earning years, adjusting those earnings for inflation, and applying the primary insurance…
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Memorial health leader says mammograms saved her life and encourages screenings
GULFPORT, Miss. (WLOX) — Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women, according to the American Cancer Society. Doctors recommend that women begin regular mammograms at…
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How Election Worries Can Hurt Your Finances — and Ways To Avoid Costly Mistakes
As the midterm election season draws near, political uncertainty is adding to an already strained household financial picture. Prices are still high, housing remains costly, and…
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Social Security Column: Reporting Certain Changes Can Impact SSI Benefits
If you receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI), it is important to keep up with your reporting duties. Any changes in your income, resources, or living arrangements can affect…
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Why a Retiree’s Treasury Interest in 2026 Could Lift His Medicare Premium in 2028
Treasury bills can seem like an easy, low-risk choice for retirees with substantial cash balances, but a tax rule that many people overlook can turn a strong year of interest into…
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How $57,000 in Treasury Interest Could Lift a Retiree’s Medicare Premium Two Years Later
Treasury interest earned in one year can set Medicare IRMAA premiums two years later, surprising retirees after the income is gone.
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The Morning Breakfast Habit Cardiologists Say More Men Should Give Up
Men may not face childbirth or menopause, but they are more likely to develop heart disease, the leading cause of death in the United States.
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Retiring Can Reset a Medicare Surcharge Tied to Old Income, Potentially Cutting Thousands Off Your Bill
Medicare can add an income-based surcharge tied to earnings you no longer receive, and many new retirees do not realize a federal rule may help erase thousands of dollars in extra…
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Average Social Security retirement benefits from 62 through 80
Below is the average monthly retired-worker benefit by age, based on the latest available data.
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A 37-Year-Old Asset Limit Could Jeopardize SSI Benefits Even After a 3.6% COLA Increase
SSI recipients are expected to see a larger monthly payment in 2027, but an old savings cap may make it difficult to hold onto that increase without putting benefits at risk.
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Warren Buffett Bought a California Beach House for $150,000. When He Sold It, the Tax Hit Could Have Reached $2.7 Million — What Vacation-Home Sellers Should Know
Warren Buffett once purchased a California beach house for $150,000 and kept it for decades, only to face a tax burden far larger than what most homeowners ever encounter. The…
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