Wednesday, January 14, 2026

Tag: Health care costs

January Social Security checks: 2026 benefits rise 2.8%

Ascent/ Pks Media Inc. | Photodisc | Getty ImagesMany Social Security beneficiaries will soon receive their first benefit...

What Medicaid ‘big beautiful bill’ changes mean for family caregivers

Maskot | Maskot | Getty ImagesPresident Donald Trump's "big beautiful bill," enacted in July, requires adults ages 19...

Estate planning helps limit costly mistakes: ‘My Mother’s Money’ author

Miodrag Ignjatovic | E+ | Getty ImagesAfter Beth Pinsker's father died, she had her mother set up a...

Part B Medicare premiums are set to go up 9.7% in 2026, and it could have an affect on Social Security payments

While many older Americans have struggled with the rising cost of living in 2025, an...

Standard Medicare Part B premium 2026

Momo Productions | Digitalvision | Getty ImagesThe standard Medicare Part B premium will increase to $202.90 per month...

Social Security 2026 benefit amounts will be affected by these changes

Ascentxmedia | E+ | Getty ImagesAbout 75 million Americans will see a 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment to their Social...

Brace yourself for skyrocketing health insurance costs next year. Here’s who’s set to take the biggest hit in 2026

Nearly 24 million Americans could see their health insurance premiums spike by upwards of 75%...

Benefits of investing your health savings account

Peter Cade | Photodisc | Getty ImagesAs open enrollment arrives, millions of Americans face key decisions, such as...

Social Security 2.8% COLA 2026 benefit increase explained

Jasondoiy | E+ | Getty ImagesThe Social Security cost-of-living adjustment will be 2.8% in 2026, the Social Security...

What to consider during government shutdown

Morsa Images | Digitalvision | Getty ImagesMedicare open enrollment kicked off on Oct. 15, with one notable difference...