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Medicare & Health
July 20, 2026 5 min read

How Much Does Medicare Cost Per Month? A 2026 Price Check

Understanding your 2026 Medicare price tag: Part B is $202.90/mo, deductible is $283, and Part D prescription drugs cap out at $2,100 out of pocket.

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Medicare & Health Division

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Retirement & Wealth
July 21, 2026 4 min read

Will Social Security Get a Raise in 2027? The Early Numbers

Early projections for the 2027 Social Security COLA point to 3.8% — roughly $74 more per month for the average benefit check.

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Retirement & Wealth Division

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Retirement & Wealth
July 22, 2026 5 min read

Guaranteed Annuity Interest Rates This Summer: A Saver's Guide

Multi-year guaranteed annuities (MYGAs) are offering 5.5% to 6.5% interest rates in summer 2026. Here is how MYGAs compare to bank CDs.

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Annuity & Wealth Division

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Medicare & Health
July 23, 2026 6 min read

Nursing Home, Assisted Living, or Home Care: What Each Costs Now

A semi-private nursing home room runs $315/day ($114,975/year) in 2026. Learn how families plan for assisted living, home care, and Medicaid.

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Long-Term Care Division

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Medicare & Health
July 24, 2026 4 min read

Heat Exhaustion in Older Adults: Signs Every Family Should Know

Why high heat hits older adults faster: Recognizing muscle cramps, dizziness, and rapid pulse, plus daily habits for hot weather safety.

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Senior Health & Wellness Division

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Market Intelligence
July 25, 2026 5 min read

The Extra Tax Break for Americans 65 and Older: How to Claim It

Turning 65 brings a bonus: up to $6,000 per person ($12,000 joint) in extra tax deductions for 2025-2028. See income limits and rules.

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Tax & Estate Planning Division

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Market Intelligence
July 26, 2026 5 min read

Car Insurance in 2026: Rates Finally Cool Off — Will Yours?

Car insurance rate growth slows under 1% for 2026. Learn how national full-coverage averages compare across states and how to shop for savings.

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Auto Insurance Division

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Medicare & Health
July 27, 2026 5 min read

Prior Approval Comes to Original Medicare: 6 Pilot States Explained

The WISeR pilot brings prior authorization review to Original Medicare in six states. What it means for healthcare services and patient appeals.

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Medicare Advisory Division

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Retirement & Wealth
July 28, 2026 6 min read

Is Social Security Running Out? What the New Report Really Says

Trading anxiety for facts: The 2026 Trustees Report shows Social Security paying 100% through 2032-2034, and why 'depleted' does not mean empty.

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Retirement & Wealth Division

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Retirement & Wealth
July 29, 2026 5 min read

Turning $100,000 of Savings Into a Monthly Paycheck for Life

How a $100,000 immediate annuity creates ~$600-$800/mo in guaranteed lifetime income for a 65-year-old in 2026.

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Annuity & Income Division

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Medicare & Health
July 30, 2026 5 min read

Adult Day Centers: Affordable Daytime Care Families Overlook

A breakdown of 2026 adult day health center costs (~$95/day), social/medical benefits for seniors, and respite relief for family caregivers.

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Long-Term Care Division

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Medicare & Health
July 31, 2026 5 min read

Early Alzheimer's Detection: What a New Blood Test Can Reveal

Key findings from AAIC 2026 on p-tau217 blood tests detecting 10-year Alzheimer's risk before symptoms appear.

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Senior Healthcare Division

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Retirement & Wealth
August 1, 2026 5 min read

No Will Yet? August Is the Month to Finally Fix That

Why you need a will even with no estate tax due: the 2026 exemption is $15 million per person, but wills, beneficiary forms, and POAs decide the rest.

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Trusts & Estate Division

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Insurance & Savings
August 2, 2026 5 min read

Why Home Insurance Keeps Climbing — and What You Can Do About It

Why is homeowners insurance going up? Averages are projected to rise 4% in 2026 to about $3,057 a year. The reasons — and the levers you control.

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Property & Casualty Division

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Medicare & Health
August 3, 2026 5 min read

Protect Your Medicare Number: This Year's Fraud Playbook

Medicare fraud protection for 2026: the fake drug-cap fee, phony card calls, and free-equipment offers — plus the two habits that stop nearly all of them.

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Medicare & Health Division

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Retirement & Wealth
August 4, 2026 5 min read

Stretching a Fixed Income While Prices Keep Climbing

Fixed income budget tips for 2026: groceries are up about 3% while the average COLA added $56 a month. Simple ways retirees can close the gap.

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Retirement & Wealth Division

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Retirement & Wealth
August 5, 2026 5 min read

Index Annuities vs. Buffer Annuities: A Plain-English Tour

Index annuity vs buffer annuity: one has a floor at zero, the other can lose money past its buffer. A plain-English guide to how each design works.

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Annuities & Income Division

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Medicare & Health
August 6, 2026 5 min read

New Medicaid Paperwork Rules Are Coming: Get Your File Ready

Medicaid renewal rules 2027: six-month eligibility checks and work requirements arrive by January. Who is exempt, and how families can prepare now.

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Long-Term Care Division

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