Retirement spending, so the theory goes, tends to follow what some have called a U-shaped curve. It’s high in early years when younger retirees are spending on travel and other luxuries. In “mid-retirement” the spending curve slows as aging retirees tend to stay...
If you’ve been on Medicare for any length of time, you know that Part B premiums have risen dramatically in recent years. Between 2016 and 2026, standard premiums for coverage under Part B rose about 66 percent, and that trend line shows no signs of slowing down....
If you are an adult approaching retirement or already navigating life as a retiree, you likely hear persistent warning bells from financial experts and healthcare advocates. Long-term caregiving costs continue to rise rapidly, forcing seniors and their families to...
If you haven’t experienced it already, you will. Your doctor will almost certainly schedule an appointment with you via telehealth. This detailed report from CMS (the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services) reveals the prevalence of telehealth: after a peak during...
It has been a year since President Trump signed the much-hyped One Big Beautiful Bill Act. When it became law on July 4, 2025, the consensus was that the OBBBA would inevitably bring cuts to Medicaid, not only to those beneficiaries who rely on the program for medical...
Every day, untold thousands of American families are faced with tough decisions about caring for senior loved ones. Indeed, navigating senior care is a challenge for which few of us are adequately equipped. That’s why our attention was recently drawn to this article...
