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2 weeks ago | 
kiplinger.com | Kimberly Lankford
Prescription drug costs have risen significantly over the past several years. Among drugs that went up in price from January 2022 to January 2023, the average increase was 15.2%, and it was 11.5% the previous year, according to the most recent data available from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. A Commonwealth Fund study found that 14% of Medicare beneficiaries didn’t fill a prescription or skipped a dose of their medication because of the cost.
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2 weeks ago | 
kiplinger.com | Kimberly Lankford
Lately, the headlines have been filled with news of layoffs, especially for federal employees and tech workers. Depending on your field, however, your job may not be at much risk of hitting the chopping block. And if you’re looking for a new role, your prospects may be closely tied to your corner of the market. For some job hunters, finding work can take months. When it comes to unemployment, the figures started the year looking good, with the overall unemployment rate at a low 4% in January.
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1 month ago | 
theepochtimes.com | Kimberly Lankford
By Kimberly Lankford
From Kiplinger’s Personal FinancePrescription drug costs have risen significantly over the past several years. Among drugs that went up in price from January 2022 to January 2023, the average increase was 15.2 percent, and it was 11.5 percent the previous year, according to the most recent data available from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
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1 month ago | 
money.usnews.com | Kimberly Lankford |Barri Segal |Tanza Loudenback
Key Takeaways: Income taxes will increase for most taxpayers in 2026 unless Congress extends the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. Congress may face pressure to add additional tax cuts proposed on the campaign trail, such as eliminating taxes on tips, overtime pay and Social Security benefits, and to change the cap on deducting state and local taxes. Congress has to balance the cost of these breaks with the benefits.
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1 month ago | 
theepochtimes.com | Kimberly Lankford
3/25/2025Updated: 3/25/2025By Kimberly LankfordFrom Kiplinger’s Personal FinanceLately, the headlines have been filled with news of layoffs, especially for federal employees and tech workers. Depending on your field, however, your job may not be at much risk of hitting the chopping block. And if you’re looking for a new role, your prospects may be closely tied to your corner of the market. For some job hunters, finding work can take months.
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2 months ago | 
kiplinger.com | Kimberly Lankford
Retiring early gives you more time to enjoy life while you’re younger and healthier, but it also has some complications: You’ll pay a penalty if you withdraw money from most retirement savings plans before age 59-½. You’ll need to find health insurance to cover you until you’re eligible for Medicare at 65. Your retirement savings may need to last through a period almost as long as your working years, and figuring out whether you have enough can be difficult.
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2 months ago | 
seniorsguide.com | Devin Partida |Annie Tobey |Kathryn Pomroy |Kimberly Lankford
Medicare, Social Security, and Insurance 2/17/2025 | By Devin Partida People say retirement is equivalent to relaxation, but this is only true if you’ve prepared well. As you navigate retirement age, managing your finances becomes more crucial than ever. Here’s where financial resources for seniors can be of great help. Financial resources for seniorsSocial SecurityMuch of your retirement income now comes from your Social Security Retirement benefit.
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Feb 13, 2025 | 
seniorsguide.com | Daniel Bortz |Brian Marsh |Kimberly Lankford |Annie Tobey
Retirement Planning, Elder Law, and Senior Finance 2/13/2025 | By Daniel Bortz Is it wise to pay off your mortgage before retirement? The experts at Kiplinger offer the pros and cons of the common conundrum. Question: Should I pay off my mortgage before retirement? Answer: Deciding to pay off your mortgage before retirement is something many near-retirees wrestle with. Ditching the debt would feel oh so good, but would you be imperiling your long-term security in retirement?
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Feb 6, 2025 | 
seniorsguide.com | Kimberly Lankford |Brian Marsh |Donna LeValley |Ella Vincent
Retirement Planning, Elder Law, and Senior Finance 2/6/2025 | By Kimberly Lankford Retiring early gives you more time to enjoy life while you’re younger and healthier, but it also has some complications: You’ll pay a penalty if you withdraw money from most retirement savings plans before age 59 1/2. You’ll need to find health insurance to cover you until you’re eligible for Medicare at 65.
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Feb 5, 2025 | 
insurance.com | Kimberly Lankford
American Family was the top-ranked insurer for customer satisfaction in the J.D. Power U.S. Small Commercial Insurance Study and has a high AM Best rating, an indication of financial stability. The insurer offers multi-policy and other discounts to make small business insurance more affordable. It also uses a local-agent model, in which agents and their offices get to know specific clients and their business needs.
