Good News, Seniors: New $6,000 IRS Deduction Eases Money Worries

Dear seniors, prices for medicines, groceries, and household needs keep going up. But there's welcome relief – a new $6,000 tax deduction just for Americans 65 and older. Th...

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Trump Unveils 2026 "Great Healthcare Plan" – Experts Sound Alarm

President Donald Trump has rolled out his Great Healthcare Plan, proposing direct cash payments to households to cover healthcare costs. The White House is pushing Congress to pass ...

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2026 Medicare Advantage Crackdown: Popular Benefits Cut for Seniors

Millions of Medicare Advantage enrollees face major 2026 changes as CMS bans controversial supplemental perks. Over one-third of Medicare beneficiaries use these private plans, but new rules eliminate cove...

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January 2026 Social Security Payments: 2.8% COLA Boost + New Schedule Dates

Americans receiving Social Security, SSDI, or SSI benefits will see a 2.8% Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) increase in January 2026 payments, plus shifted dates due to federal holidays and ...

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New Illinois Law Expands Property Tax Relief for Seniors and Disabled Homeowners

Illinois seniors and disabled homeowners could soon see meaningful relief from rising property taxes under a new law designed to expand eligibility for existing tax exemptions. The legislation...

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VA Cremation Benefits: How Your Family Can Get Help

Families arranging cremation for a veteran can get financial assistance from the VA, covering funeral, burial, and transportation costs. Here’s what you need to know.   Who Can Apply Eligible applicants ...

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Medicare Open Enrollment Ends December 7, 2025 — What to Do Before the Deadline

Medicare’s annual Open Enrollment Period closes Sunday, December 7, 2025, giving beneficiaries only a short time left to enroll, switch plans, or update their coverage for 2026. Once th...

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Social Security COLA 2026: These States Will Feel the Biggest Increase

The Social Security Administration (SSA) announced the 2026 COLA (Cost-of-Living Adjustment), the average retiree will get just over $2,000 per month. But the real impact varies by state because of lo...

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Military Retirement Pay Increase 2026: New Amounts and Effective Dates

Military retirees, disabled veterans, and other federal beneficiaries will receive a 2.8% increase in their monthly payments starting December 1, 2025, effective for the 2026 year. This Cost of Living A...

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Military Retirement Pay Increase 2026: New Amounts and Effective Dates

Military retirees, disabled veterans, and other federal beneficiaries will receive a 2.8% increase in their monthly payments starting December 1, 2025, effective for the 2026 year. This Cost of Living A...

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