2 maps show how Americans rely on income like Social Security more than they used to

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More Americans are leaning on safety nets like SNAP and Social Security to afford basics.

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Trump's plan for Social Security would help baby boomers in the short term and cut benefits for anyone younger

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Medicare coverage will change in 2025. Some boomers are already struggling to keep up with their medical bills.

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Older Americans can now choose their 2025 Medicare plan. Some are already struggling to pay bills.

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A third of Americans plan to retire on Social Security alone, but it may not be enough to get by

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About a third of Americans plan to rely on Social Security income during retirement.

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Medicare Scores Major Win With Lower Prices for These 10 High-Cost Drugs

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These are 3 of 10 prescription drugs that will be subject to Medicare price negotiations under the Inflation Reduction Act.

A boomer couple on Social Security moved to Guatemala because they couldn't afford to retire in the US. After 2 years, they moved back.

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Robert Zimmerman and his wife moved to Guatemala for their retirement, though they moved back to the US two years later.

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A 'peak boomer' working in Germany plans to retire in the US because he believes the healthcare is better

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George, an American, lives and works in Munich. He loves the lifestyle but plans on retiring in the US for Medicare benefits.

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Baby boomers living on $1,000 a month in Social Security share their retirement experience: 'I never imagined being in this position.'

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For many boomers without retirement savings, Social Security isn't enough to cover daily expenses.

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Pharma Exec Will Testify About Ozempic's Absurd Price Tag After Pressure From Bernie Sanders

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Bernie Sanders, the independent Senator from Vermont, has long been railing against the price of prescription medications in the U.S., as Americans pay the highest prices for drugs in the world. But Sen.

How to Look Up the Money Your Doctor Is Getting From Big Pharma

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When doctors take money or gifts from pharmaceutical companies those are required by law to be reported to the U.S. government. But did you know there’s a website where you can look up how much money any doctor in the U.S. has taken from healthcare companies? It’s completely free and run by Medicare.

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