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Inflation's Impact on Retirement Income and Annuity Options

Rising inflation at 2.9% in August is severely affecting retirees' purchasing power, prompting many to consider annuities for guaranteed income, but careful consideration of different annuity types is crucial.

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Most Seniors Cannot Avoid Medicare Part B Premiums, But Options Exist for Delay or Assistance

While most seniors cannot avoid Medicare Part B premiums, delaying enrollment is possible with creditable employer insurance, and financial assistance programs exist for low-income individuals.

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Elder Fraud Prevention: Protecting Personal Data in the Digital Age

This article highlights the rising threat of elder fraud, emphasizing that 72% of cases involve exposed personal data. It advocates for older adults to partner with a trusted individual for enhanced data privacy, suggesting concrete steps for securing devices, accounts, and personal information onli...

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High Credit Card Interest Rates Strain Seniors

High credit card interest rates, averaging 21.91%, are financially straining many Americans, especially seniors with limited income, leading some to explore debt forgiveness options despite associated risks.

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Credit Card Debt Forgiveness for Seniors: Avoiding Costly Mistakes

Seniors with $5,000-$10,000 in credit card debt and payment difficulties may qualify for debt forgiveness programs offering up to 50% debt reduction, provided they demonstrate financial hardship; however, they should avoid making minimum payments during application.

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Surge in Government Impersonation Scams in Moscow Region

Over the past two months, the Moscow region has experienced a rise in fraudulent text messages impersonating government agencies, offering inflation compensation to pensioners, large families, and disabled individuals, leading to victims' devices being infected with trojan viruses after clicking mal...

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Muscle Power Declines with Age, but Exercise Can Help

This article explores the age-related decline in muscle power, its causes, and how older adults can mitigate this decline through targeted exercise.

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Australian Aged Care Act: Co-payments and Home Modification Caps Spark Concerns

Australia's new Aged Care Act, effective November 2024, introduces co-payments for non-clinical home care services, impacting pensioners' ability to afford basic care and potentially leading to increased hospitalizations and residential care admissions. The act also caps home modifications at \$15,0...

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GOP Proposes $4,000 Senior Tax Deduction to Offset Social Security Taxes

House Republicans propose a $4,000 tax deduction for seniors (65+) earning under $75,000 (single) or $150,000 (jointly), aiming to offset Social Security taxes via a workaround for budget reconciliation rules, effective 2025-2028.

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Uno Health Streamlines Access to Financial Aid, Averaging $4,500 in Annual Savings

Uno Health, cofounded by a former Google and Clover Health product leader, uses technology to simplify enrollment in 10 major government assistance programs, resulting in an average annual savings of $4,500 per user and addressing billions in unclaimed benefits.

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Social Security Eliminates Phone Applications, Raising Accessibility Concerns

Starting April 14th, the Social Security Administration ended telephone applications for retirement and survivor benefits, forcing millions of Americans, many with disabilities and residing in rural areas, to seek in-person services or navigate complex online applications, raising concerns about acc...

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Social Security Delays In-Person ID Checks by Two Weeks

The Social Security Administration delayed its new policy requiring in-person identity checks for millions of beneficiaries by two weeks, to April 14, exempting Medicare, disability, and Supplemental Security Income applications; however, concerns remain about access and impact on vulnerable populat...

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