Title: The 10 Best Travel Hacks Every Active Retiree Should Know
Article Snip: "...with careful and creative planning, you can still enjoy exciting adventures on a budget. Here are the 10 best budget-friendly travel hacks tailored for active older people looking to make the most of their journeys. ..."
Reference: www.kiplinger.comTitle: Here's the Net Worth of the Average Retiree (How Do You Compare?)
Article Snip: "...When calculating your net worth, remember that it includes more than just the cash in your bank account.
Your home, pensions, investments, car, and other real estate play a major role in making up your net worth, including intangible objects like trademarks or patents. ..."
Article Snip: "...In a study by The Hartford Center for Mature Market Excellence and the MIT AgeLab, 59% of homeowners aged 50 and older reported that home maintenance has become more challenging for them over time. And that percentage rose to 69% for those ages 70 and older.
Moving to a retirement community could help alleviate the burden of home maintenance. You may find that..."
Title: Your Medicare Costs Are Set to Soar: What to Expect Over the Next Decade
Article Snip: "Medicare beneficiaries will face higher premiums, deductibles and surcharges starting in 2026...The 2025 Medicare Trustees Report projects a steady increase in Medicare Part B premiums and IRMAA surcharges over the next nine years. The projections are based on expected rises in healthcare costs, particularly for outpatient hospital services and physician-administered drugs. It's crucial for retirees and those approaching retirement to understand these projections for proper financial planning. ..."
Reference: www.kiplinger.comTitle: Study: Aspirin cuts colorectal cancer recurrence in half
Article Snip: "...The study included more than 3,500 patients with colon and rectal cancer from dozens of hospitals in Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Finland. Patients whose tumors showed a specific genetic mutation in the PIK3CA signaling pathway. The mutation, according to Medical Xpress, was found in approximately 40% of patients. Those patients were randomly chosen to receive either 160 mg of aspirin daily or a placebo for three years after surgery. ...For patients with the genetic mutation in PIK3, the risk of recurrence was reduced by 55% in those who received aspirin compared with the placebo group."
Reference: www.newsnationnow.comTitle: Plan Annual Notice of Change (ANOC)
Article Snip: "...What is it?
If you're in a Medicare plan, your plan will send you a "Plan Annual Notice of Change" (ANOC) each fall. The ANOC includes any changes in coverage, costs, and more that will be effective in January.
When should I get it?
September
Who sends it?
Your plan
What should I do if I get this notice?
Review any changes to decide whether the plan will continue to meet your needs in the next year.
If you don't get this important document, contact your plan.
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Title: Don’t ignore this upcoming Medicare update — it could be the most important message of the year
Article Snip: "...The Annual Notice of Change — sometimes called by its “ANOC” acronym — lays out how your costs and coverage will be different next year in your drug (Medicare Part D) or Medicare Advantage (Part C) plan, which is the alternative to original Medicare sold by health insurers. If you assume the 2026 plan will be identical to your 2025 plan, you’ll be wrong. ..."
Reference: www.marketwatch.comTitle: RSA completes construction on new statehouse with company busted for illegal immigrant labor
Article Snip: "Retirement Systems of Alabama CEO David Bronner still does not like President Donald Trump. ...He took particular issue with Trump's illegal immigration policy ...Bronner's remarks come as his operation is completing construction on a much-anticipated replacement for the Alabama Statehouse. However, one of the primary contractors under contract with RSA was the subject of an illegal immigration raid earlier this year. ..."
Reference: 1819news.comTitle: Heard of the ‘chill pill’? Meet Propranolol, the nerve-calmer everyone’s talking about
Article Snip: "...Let’s talk about the buzzy little heart med that’s making waves as the “Chill Pill.” Propranolol isn’t new, it’s a classic beta blocker, around since the 1960s and originally meant for heart issues, but lately, it's become the darling of anyone needing nerves to chill… fast. ..."
Reference: timesofindia.indiatimes.comTitle: UnitedHealth sees 78% of members in high-rated Medicare plans
Article Snip: "...The estimate of memberships in 4-star or higher-rated Medicare Advantage plans, which cover Americans aged 65 years or older, is consistent with the company's expectations and in line with historical performance, UnitedHealth said. ..."
Reference: www.reuters.comTitle: More Americans aging into retirement are still paying down mortgages
Article Snip: "The number of so-called cost-burdened older adults is at an all-time high. That means they are spending 30% or more of their income on housing, utilities, taxes and insurance. ...The mortgage debt story mirrors the broader trend toward more older adults entering retirement in debt. Debt repayments can hike financial stress and vulnerability, especially for those of modest means. The struggle to cover debts leaves them with less money for essentials like food, health and home maintenance — let alone fun. ..."
Reference: www.marketplace.orgTitle: Nearly half of people with diabetes don’t know they have it, new study finds
Article Snip: "...When was the last time you had your blood sugar checked? It might be worth looking into, a new study says.
Forty-four percent of people age 15 and older living with diabetes are undiagnosed...“Diagnosing diabetes early is important because it allows for timely management to prevent or delay long-term complications such as heart disease, kidney failure, nerve damage, and vision loss,” said Rita Kalyani, chief scientific and medical officer at the American Diabetes Association. She was not involved in the study."
Title: MSU study: What obituaries reveal about a life well-lived
Article Snip: "...What constitutes a life well-lived? A new Michigan State University-led study is turning to a common cultural artifact to find out: the obituary.
In the study, published in the journal the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, or PNAS, researchers from MSU, Boston College and Arizona State University analyzed 38 million obituaries from the U.S. spanning 30 years to examine what values people are most remembered for, how cultural events and time change how people are remembered, and how legacy reflections reinforce societal expectations of a life well-lived based on demographics. ..."
MORE READING: The desire to be remembered: A review and analysis of legacy motivations and behaviors.
Title: Dementia risk slashed with one common health intervention, study finds
Article Snip: "..Adults who wore hearing devices had 61% lower risk for incident all-cause dementia compared to untreated hearing loss. ..."
Reference: www.foxnews.comTitle: Retired Federal Employee ExFed T-Shirt
Title: Should you get original Medicare or an Advantage plan? Here’s what to know
Article Snip: "...Traditional Medicare, also known as original Medicare, covers inpatient care in hospitals, skilled nursing facilities care, hospice care and home health care, according to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. It also covers services from doctors, outpatient care, “durable medical equipment” such as wheelchairs and walkers, as well as preventive services such as screenings, an annual wellness visit and certain vaccines...."
Reference: www.miamiherald.comTitle: Does Medicare Part B Cover the Seasonal Flu Shot?
Article Snip: "...Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) covers the seasonal flu shot (or vaccine) once per flu season. ..."
Reference: www.medicare.govTitle: Flu season is coming, so when should you get a shot?
Article Snip: "...When is the best time to get vaccinated?
Influenza typically peaks in February in the U.S. The best months to get a flu shot are September, October and November. According to Cleveland Clinic, getting vaccinated during any of those months will allow your body to build up protective antibodies as flu season starts.
Will the flu shot be available around the country?
Yes, pharmacy chains like Walgreens and CVS Pharmacy have already begun offering flu shots for this year, along with grocers like Walmart and Kroger who offer them at their clinics.
Flu shots are covered by most health insurance plans. Some clinics across the country may offer the shot to people regardless of if they are insured or not.
You can also use the CDC’s flu vaccine finder to find a location near you to get your flu shot. ...Flu shots are covered by most health insurance plans. Some clinics across the country may offer the shot to people regardless of if they are insured or not.
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Title: Cracker Barrel stock turns higher as Trump weighs in on logo furor
Article Snip: "...To distance the company from its rustic identity and appeal to a wider demographic, Cracker Barrel (NASDAQ:CBRL) embarked on a rebranding campaign, eliminating “old country store” and redesigning its logo to a more streamlined aesthetic that was roundly criticized by loyal customers...The idea was to celebrate the diversity of all our guests with a logo that represented our continued passion for pleasing people of all races, colors, and genders ..."
Reference: seekingalpha.comMore Reading: Uncle Herschel is back — but Cracker Barrel still has bigger problems to fix
Title: Mediterranean Diet Cuts Dementia-Linked Metabolites By 35% in APOE4 Carriers
Article Snip: "...Patients with 2 copies of the APOE4 gene—a major risk factor for Alzheimer disease (AD)—who ate a Mediterranean diet lowered their risk of dementia by 35%, according to study findings published in Nature Medicine...."
Reference: www.pharmacytimes.com