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Retirement Planning Made Simple: Five Key Steps

December 20, 2025

Retirement planning is more than just saving money. It's about making sure every part of your financial life is ready for this big change. Many people focus only on investments, but there's more to it. The IDEAL plan is a simple way to remember the five key areas to consider. First, think about inc

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Medicare Takes a Stand: New Plans to Cut Drug Costs

December 20, 2025

The U. S. government has rolled out two new plans to tackle high drug prices for seniors and people with disabilities. These plans, called GUARD and GLOBE, will start in 2026 and 2027. The goal is to make sure drug prices under Medicare are more like those in other countries with similar economies. ...

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Protecting Kids: A Closer Look at the New Gender Transition Rules

December 20, 2025

The Trump administration has put forward new rules about gender transition treatments for minors. These rules aim to stop federal money from being used for certain medical steps, like puberty blockers and surgeries. The idea is to focus on treatments that are proven to work and to avoid turning kids

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UnitedHealth's Big Steps to Fix Trust Issues

December 19, 2025

UnitedHealth Group has shared the first findings from an independent audit of its business practices. The company has promised to make changes in three key areas. They have 23 action plans in place. By the end of 2025, 65% of these plans will be done. The rest will be completed by March next year.

politics

New Rules Targeting Trans Youth Health Care

December 19, 2025

The Trump administration is making big moves against trans youth. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. just announced plans to cut off federal funding for hospitals that provide gender-affirming care to minors. This includes treatments like puberty blockers, hormones, and surgery. The administrati

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New Rules Could Limit Healthcare for Transgender Kids

December 18, 2025

The U. S. government recently proposed new rules that could make it harder for transgender children to get certain medical treatments. These rules aim to stop hospitals from using federal money, like Medicaid and Medicare, to pay for gender-affirming care. This includes treatments like puberty block

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Big Changes Coming for Cannabis: What You Need to Know

December 17, 2025

President Donald Trump is likely to sign an executive order soon. This order could make cannabis more accessible. It might also change how it's classified and used in healthcare. The order could move cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III. This would put it in the same category as Tylenol with co

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Health Insurance: Happy but Not Perfect

December 14, 2025

Most people in the U. S. are content with their health insurance. A recent survey shows that 82% of adults are satisfied with their coverage. Older adults, in particular, are very happy, with 90% expressing satisfaction. Those on Medicare and Medicaid are also quite pleased, with about 9 in 10 sayin

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Scams: Everyone's Problem, Not Just a Few

December 13, 2025

Scams are everywhere, and they're getting smarter. It's not just about the money you lose. It's about the mess it leaves behind. Take Larry, for example. He and his wife saved over a million dollars. It took them a lifetime. But scammers took it all in just six months. And that's not even the worst

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Healthcare Costs and Political Battles: What's Happening in Washington?

December 11, 2025

In Washington, healthcare is a hot topic, but not for the reasons you might think. A recent House hearing on how technology can help lower healthcare costs quickly turned into a political showdown. Republicans blamed Democrats for rising costs, while Democrats pointed to other factors. Meanwhile, th