Day: April 22, 2026

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Medicare Part B premiums rose 3x faster than COLA in 2026, squeezing senior budgets

by Jeff Wordek

April 22, 2026

The monthly Social Security check got a little bigger in January 2026. For most retirees, the Part B premium took an even bigger bite right back out of it. Medicare's ...

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