3+ day, 7+ hour ago  (476+ words) Retired public sector workers can expect a windfall of nearly "900m after the Iran war threatened to drive up inflation, analysis shows. Gold-plated payouts to state retirees are already expected to cost the taxpayer almost "59bn in 2026-27, but will rise again next…...

7+ hour, 32+ min ago  (759+ words) A history-making moment for Social Security may be soured by the shortcomings of its inflation-measuring yardstick. Last year was a history-maker for Social Security. In May 2025, the average monthly retired-worker benefit topped $2, 000 for the first time since the program's inception....

2+ mon, 3+ week ago  (396+ words) It's common for Medicare Advantage plans to change from one year to the next. You may be looking at higher deductibles or copays than you were in 2025. Your plan's network may have changed, and the same applies to your plan's…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago  (463+ words) If you want to make a switch, the time to get moving is now. A lot of people choose to enroll in a Medicare Advantage plan over original Medicare. And it's easy to see why. With Medicare Advantage, you often…...

1+ hour, 25+ min ago  (422+ words) Why share the wealth with the IRS when you don't have to? For many retirees, the biggest surprise isn't how much they spend in retirement. Rather, it's how much of their income still goes to taxes. Not only can Social…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (732+ words) Dr. Mehmet Oz, administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, announced a six-month moratorium blocking all new Medicare enrollments for durable medical equipment, thus preventing patients from receiving necessary home care supplies. The moratorium does not unilaterally stop…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (252+ words) Irving ISD Superintendent Magda A. Hern'ndez announced her retirement during Monday's regular Board of Trustees meeting. Hern'ndez has been the Irving ISD Superintendent for 8 years. In a press release, district officials said Hern'ndez began at Irving ISD as a paraprofessional and…...

1+ hour, 15+ min ago  (783+ words) The State Pension offers a safety net, but here's why you could consider a Self-Invested Personal Pension (SIPP) for a better retirement. To qualify for the maximum State Pension " currently (19 April) "241. 30 a week " an individual will need to have 35 qualifying…...

2+ hour, 47+ min ago  (549+ words) By SAM BROMLEY, MONEY & CONSUMER GUIDES WRITER Research from Canada Life reveals that annuity customers will break even seven years sooner when compared with 2021 data. The investment and retirement services group says that someone buying a "100, 000 annuity will generate an…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (1241+ words) Our annual celebration of the people, places and businesses that make Sarasota exceptional'voted on by our readers. From dining and shopping to services and experiences, this is the definitive guide to local's favorites. Your insider's guide to Sarasota's food and…...