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July 29, 2025 July tariff revenues break monthly record, with $150B collected so far in 2025

As President Donald Trump enters the final days before his global trade deadline, tariff revenues have climbed to a record $150 billion so far this year

July 28, 2025 To avoid worst of Trump tariffs, E.U. accepted a lopsided deal
July 28, 2025 Sen. Josh Hawley introduces bill to send tariff rebate checks to Americans

Hawley pledged to sponsor legislation after President Donald Trump expressed interest in sending out rebate checks last week.

July 22, 2025 Are prices going up because of tariffs? Here's what we know

For months, shoppers heard from manufacturers and retailers that President Trump's barrage of new tariffs on virtually all imports would cost them dearly. It hasn't happened, but it's complicated.

July 17, 2025 Alabama farmers praise Trump tariffs on Mexican-imported tomatoes

After the U.S. imposed a 17% tariff on Mexican-imported tomatoes, members of the Alabama Fruit & Vegetable Growers Association are praising the decision to end the U.S.-Mexico Tomato Suspension Agreement.

July 16, 2025 No cages, due process rights intact: ICE agents set the record straight on Trump's immigration enforcement

ICE agents set the record straight about their work to "protect the public" after attacks by Democrats for their deportation efforts under President Trump.

July 12, 2025 Medicare data breach exposes 100,000 Americans' info

What you need to know about the Medicare data breach.

July 10, 2025 John Kerry admits Trump was 'right' on border, says he told Biden that Democrats missed on immigration

Democrats let border come "under siege," Kerry admits.

July 3, 2025 First immigration detainees arrive at ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ in Florida Everglades
July 2, 2025 "‘Senior bonus" explained: What Trump's budget bill means for Social Security taxes

The "Big Beautiful Bill" could give seniors earning under $75K a tax break of up to $6000. Here's what we know.

June 9, 2025 Digital Social Security cards coming this summer

Here's how to access yours and protect your SSN from identity theft.

May 25, 2025 Video: Dr. Oz says Medicare, Medicaid system needs to be cleaned up

CMS Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz addresses how Medicare and Medicaid can be protected from waste, fraud, and abuse, and discusses state and federal government collaboration regarding the benefits.

May 12, 2025 Social Security commissioner breaks down plan to save agency from insolvency

Concerns linger that the SSA faces a threat of insolvency within the next ten years.

April 15, 2025 Soaring Medicare prescription drug prices targeted in Trump's new executive order

President Donald Trump is seeking to combat soaring prescription drug prices in a new executive order he signed Tuesday.

April 3, 2025 Senate confirms Dr. Oz to lead Medicare and Medicaid

Dr. Mehmet Oz will oversee how physicians are paid through Medicare.

April 2, 2025 DOGE volunteer credits Trump for unprecedented effort to curb 'jaw-dropping' Social Security fraud

Elon Musk shares "mind-blowing" chart on noncitizens getting Social Security numbers under Biden.

August 30, 2020 New CDC report shows 94% of COVID-19 deaths in US had contributing conditions

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released new data last week that depicts how many Americans who have died from COVID-19 also had other contributing conditions.

July 1, 2020 Inovio's experimental Covid-19 vaccine moving to Warp Speed after positive study results
June 18, 2020 Further US lockdowns not needed, Fauci tells AFP
June 8, 2020 Asymptomatic spread of coronavirus is ‘very rare,’ WHO says
May 28, 2020 'Social distancing': how a 1950s phrase came to dominate 2020
May 24, 2020 White House Restricts Travel From Brazil, Where Coronavirus Cases Near 350,000
May 19, 2020 Mnuchin, Powell defend government’s efforts to revive economy as senators press for answers
May 18, 2020 Coronavirus could soon be tested by sneezing onto your phone
May 14, 2020 Why Has Covid-19 Hit Seniors So Hard?

It's not one thing, it's everything. Older people are more likely to catch the disease, to suffer from it more severely, and to have a tougher recovery.

April 30, 2020 Turkey claims success treating COVID-19 with hydroxychloroquine
April 24, 2020 Seniors With COVID-19 Show Unusual Symptoms, Doctors Say
March 19, 2020 How to stay financially sound during the coronavirus pandemic
March 1, 2019 Congress introduces bills to lower cost of drugs and get them out sooner
January 10, 2019 Best Balance Transfer Credit Cards for 2019

Some good financial advice, though mixed in with advertising for their partners.

December 10, 2014 Chained COLA: A Social Security Cut
December 10, 2014 Amnesty and Your Social Security
February 14, 2014 5 ways to cover assisted living expenses
February 14, 2014 Pros and Cons of Reverse Mortgages
February 14, 2014 Tips for the elderly on shopping and eating healthy

This column is written by experts in the aging, care giving, home health, hospice and home care fields to keep you informed about growing older.

February 14, 2014 10 Questions to Ask a Financial Advisor

The Boomerater Report explores questions you should ask when choosing a financial advisor. Here is a question from a Boomerater member: "What are the things to consider when choosing a financial advisor? I don't have a lot to invest, but want to make sure the investments I do have are safe and positioned to grow. Also, I want to make sure I'm on the right track to maximize my retirement income."

February 14, 2014 Seniors Are Spending More on Mortgages, Credit Cards

Everyone has a different dream about retirement. Perhaps yours involves travel, taking the grandkids to museums, moving to your favorite part of the country or dedicating more time to your hobbies.

Debt likely isn't in the plans - no one dreams of living in debt, of course, but it's increasingly a reality for older Americans. A new report from the National Center for Policy Analysis shows that senior citizens are taking on more credit card, mortgage and home equity debt than ever.

January 4, 2014 More New Taxes and Fees: How You'll Pay for Obamacare in 2014
January 4, 2014 Veterans Admin. Dysfunction is a Preview of Obamacare
New CDC report shows 94% of COVID-19 deaths in US had contributing conditions

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released new data last week that depicts how many Americans who have died from COVID-19 also had other contributing conditions.