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Rising Costs Are Crushing Retirees: How to Protect Your Finances Now

Retirement should be a time of relaxation, but for many, the harsh reality of skyrocketing living costs is making it anything but. Inflation, shrinking savings, and surging healthcare expenses are squeezi...

2025 Medicare Update: What Changes Are Coming and How You Can Save

The 2025 annual Medicare enrollment period is just around the corner, running from October 15 to December 7. Read: Now is the Time: Your Essential Checklist for the Annual Medicare Enrollment Period &m...

Veterans Benefits Secured: Senate Approves $3 Billion Funding Boost

Veterans can breathe a sigh of relief as the Senate has approved a vital $3 billion funding bill, ensuring that benefits payments set last October 1 will go out on time. This approval came just a day befor...

Supporting Families in Need: Exploring Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department's Family Support Centers

In today's fast-paced world, families face a multitude of challenges that can impact their overall well-being. Fortunately, the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Departme...

Essential Financial Moves Every Woman Should Make Before Retirement: Unlocking Key Government Benefits

Preparing for retirement can be a complex process, especially for women who often face unique financial challenges. To ensure a secure and comfortable retirement, it'...

Michigan's Paid Family and Medical Leave: A Vital Step for Workers, Families, and Businesses

Michigan is on the brink of implementing a paid family and medical leave program, which could offer transformative benefits for workers, families, and businesses. Reports from the ...

Social Security Retirement Timing in 2025: Claim Early or Wait for Full Benefits?

In 2025, the Social Security Administration (SSA) continues its phased adjustments to the Full Retirement Age (FRA), reflecting demographic shifts and economic considerations. These changes a...

Is It Time for a U.S. Baby Bonus? How Supporting Parents Could Strengthen the Economy

Raising children is both rewarding and challenging, but there's no denying that it can be expensive. From diapers and daycare to education and extracurricular activities, parents ofte...

Caring for Loved Ones in Their Final Days with SSM Health at Home Hospice Care

When a loved one is in need of end-of-life care, it can be overwhelming and difficult to navigate. This was the experience of Scott and his family when his kidney cancer returned. His brother,...