Oregon Senior Medical Debt: New Law Protects Credit Scores
Finance Health & Medical

Oregon Senior Medical Debt: New Law Protects Credit Scores

Oregon Shields Seniors from Medical Debt Credit Damage Oregon’s senior medical debt protections take effect on January 1, 2026, thanks to a groundbreaking new law passed in July 2025. Oregon becomes the first state in the U.S. to stop credit bureaus from factoring unpaid medical bills into the credit scores of residents aged 65 and…

New 2025 Law Slashes Senior Health & Food Benefits: What You Need to Know About the “Big, Beautiful Bill”
Health & Medical

Healthcare Budget Cuts 2025: What Seniors Must Know

Historic Budget Bill Slashes Healthcare and Nutrition for Seniors Healthcare budget cuts in 2025 are no longer a proposal—they’re law. On July 4, 2025, President Trump signed the controversial “One Big, Beautiful Bill,” enacting historic cuts to Medicaid and food assistance programs that millions of older Americans rely on. Here’s what it means for seniors…

How Seniors Are Getting Trapped in Credit Card Debt
Finance

How Seniors Are Getting Trapped in Credit Card Debt

Credit card debt among seniors is growing at an alarming rate — and most people don’t even realize it. While credit cards may offer convenience and rewards, they also carry hidden dangers that are hurting millions of older Americans, many of whom are living on fixed incomes. Credit Card Companies Are Targeting Seniors Did you…

Can you Afford to Retire? Most Seniors Can't
Finance Retirement

Can You Afford to Retire? Most Seniors Can’t

For millions of Baby Boomers and Gen Xers, the answer to the question “Can you afford to retire?” is increasingly uncertain. The traditional vision of retirement—clocking out at 65, collecting a pension, and enjoying your golden years—is disappearing. In its place: anxiety, gig work, and dwindling 401(k)s. How Retirement Changed: From Lifetime Pensions to Lifetime…

10 Best Countries to Retire on Social Security in 2025
Finance Retirement Travel

10 Best Countries to Retire on Social Security in 2025

Retiring on a small pension or Social Security doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice comfort or quality of life. In fact, in 2025, there are several countries where your money goes further, affording you access to beautiful scenery, excellent healthcare, and welcoming communities. Here are the 10 best countries to retire on a small pension…

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