Starting July 1, Medicare beneficiaries who qualify will have access to GLP-1 drugs for weight loss at $50 per month, marking the first time the federal insurance program covers the medications for that purpose. Experts say beneficiaries should carefully consider potential side effects and muscle loss before starting the drugs.

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Germany may gradually raise its retirement age to 70 by 2092, but such a move would address only part of Social Security's funding gap. The proposal in Germany has drawn attention as countries worldwide grapple with aging populations and the financial sustainability of their pension systems. However, experts say raising the retirement age alone would […]

Professional investment advisers face strict regulations when managing clients' money, but individual investors do not. This difference in constraints creates potential opportunities in the bond fund market, particularly among funds trading at discounts to their net asset value.

A long-shot proposal would guarantee some cost protection to all people with Medicare by capping annual out-of-pocket expenses at $5,000. According to estimates, the bill could cost the government tens of billions of dollars.

The Trump administration is pushing to expand annuities in 401(k) retirement plans, a development that presents both potential benefits and drawbacks for workers. Annuities, which convert savings into guaranteed income streams, are becoming more prevalent in workplace retirement accounts as policymakers seek to address retirement security concerns. However, financial experts warn that the products come […]