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The weekly Topretirements newsletter is still available and Free, but not as frequent or in the same format. The good news is that we still be available in a different format, Substack. It is free, and you can sign up here if you are not already getting…
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Category: Social Security
October 15, 2026 — Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits for 76 million Americans will increase 3.6 percent in 2027. That represents the largest COLA since 2023, and is due to persistent high inflation. Some components of the index used to base the COLA, such…
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Category: Medicare
October Medicare open enrollment is here. A little comparison shopping could save you a bundle—and help you avoid some nasty surprises.
October 16, 2026 — I got some bad news in the mail last week. My Medicare Part D prescription drug plan, SilverScript, informed me that my premium for 2027 would be increasing from $98.30 to $126 a month. That would now cost $1,512 a year, plus a hefty deductible. Ouch!
Fortunately, I didn't just accept the increase. I did a little comparison shopping, and what I discovered amazed me.
I found another Part D plan that will cost me just $63.60 a year in premiums. That's a savings of $1,448!
How I found a much cheaper plan
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