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Carrie BrennerCarrie Brenner is a senior contributor at Benefits Insider with over a decade of experience covering government assistance programs. A journalism graduate from Salisbury University, Carrie specializes in making complex benefits systems accessible to everyday Americans. Her in-depth reporting on Medicare, Social Security, SNAP, and other federal and state programs has helped thousands navigate the benefits landscape. Carrie is committed to providing accurate, actionable information that empowers readers to maximize their benefit opportunities.

Friday briefing: SSA warns of fake employee profiles on social media; Social Security's "hidden penalty" myth debunked; time running out for bipartisan fix; and more
The Daily 3

Friday briefing: SSA warns of fake employee profiles on social media; Social Security's "hidden penalty" myth debunked; time running out for bipartisan fix; and more

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May 1, 2026
Thursday briefing: New bill would boost Social Security for stay-at-home parents; May payments run later than usual; fixing SS could cut deficit in half; and more
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Thursday briefing: New bill would boost Social Security for stay-at-home parents; May payments run later than usual; fixing SS could cut deficit in half; and more

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Apr 30, 2026
Wednesday briefing: Senior workforce up 52% in decade; Trump proposes slashing SSI for 400K disabled adults; Humana earnings reveal plan safety; and more
The Daily 3

Wednesday briefing: Senior workforce up 52% in decade; Trump proposes slashing SSI for 400K disabled adults; Humana earnings reveal plan safety; and more

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Apr 29, 2026
Tuesday briefing: Fake Social Security emails using official logos; GOP bill eliminates earnings penalty; Peloton senior discounts; and more
The Daily 3

Tuesday briefing: Fake Social Security emails using official logos; GOP bill eliminates earnings penalty; Peloton senior discounts; and more

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Apr 28, 2026
Monday briefing: 10 signs to claim Social Security at 62; Medicare Advantage marketing rules loosened; system rollout postponed; and more
The Daily 3

Monday briefing: 10 signs to claim Social Security at 62; Medicare Advantage marketing rules loosened; system rollout postponed; and more

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Apr 27, 2026
Friday briefing: Social Security cuts caused "catastrophic" customer service chaos; Medicare covers devices faster; 39% vs 14% myth debunked; and more
The Daily 3

Friday briefing: Social Security cuts caused "catastrophic" customer service chaos; Medicare covers devices faster; 39% vs 14% myth debunked; and more

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Apr 24, 2026
Thursday briefing: When spouse dies, Social Security drops 36% but expenses fall only 20-30%; Medicare food coverage bill; retirement confidence plummets; and more
The Daily 3

Thursday briefing: When spouse dies, Social Security drops 36% but expenses fall only 20-30%; Medicare food coverage bill; retirement confidence plummets; and more

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Apr 23, 2026
Wednesday briefing: Social Security faces automatic 23-28% cuts by 2032; Medicare covers GLP-1 weight-loss drugs; offices closing; and more
The Daily 3

Wednesday briefing: Social Security faces automatic 23-28% cuts by 2032; Medicare covers GLP-1 weight-loss drugs; offices closing; and more

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Apr 22, 2026
Tuesday briefing: AI job cuts threaten Social Security funding; 7 ways to reduce Medicare IRMAA; May payment schedule; and more
The Daily 3

Tuesday briefing: AI job cuts threaten Social Security funding; 7 ways to reduce Medicare IRMAA; May payment schedule; and more

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Apr 21, 2026
Monday briefing: $40K IRA withdrawal triggers surprise Social Security tax; AARP's COLA warning proved right; widows may be owed back pay; and more
The Daily 3

Monday briefing: $40K IRA withdrawal triggers surprise Social Security tax; AARP's COLA warning proved right; widows may be owed back pay; and more

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Apr 20, 2026
Friday briefing: 2027 COLA projection at 2.8%; 2.5 million lost SNAP benefits as jobs dry up; Medicare agents win reforms; and more
The Daily 3

Friday briefing: 2027 COLA projection at 2.8%; 2.5 million lost SNAP benefits as jobs dry up; Medicare agents win reforms; and more

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Apr 17, 2026
Thursday briefing: Medicare drug approvals within 24-72 hours proposed; semi-retirement earnings limits; RFK Jr. and Oz defend CBD coverage; and more
The Daily 3

Thursday briefing: Medicare drug approvals within 24-72 hours proposed; semi-retirement earnings limits; RFK Jr. and Oz defend CBD coverage; and more

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Apr 16, 2026
Wednesday briefing: White House tax claim debunked; 2027 COLA jumps to 3.2%; Medicare covers WHOOP trackers; and more
The Daily 3

Wednesday briefing: White House tax claim debunked; 2027 COLA jumps to 3.2%; Medicare covers WHOOP trackers; and more

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Apr 15, 2026
Tuesday briefing: Only 2 days left for tax extension; widow lost benefits for 5 months; COLA falling behind inflation; and more
The Daily 3

Tuesday briefing: Only 2 days left for tax extension; widow lost benefits for 5 months; COLA falling behind inflation; and more

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Apr 14, 2026
Monday briefing: How to boost Social Security after collecting; $100K benefit cap proposed; insolvency in 6 years but bipartisan hope; and more
The Daily 3

Monday briefing: How to boost Social Security after collecting; $100K benefit cap proposed; insolvency in 6 years but bipartisan hope; and more

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Apr 13, 2026
Friday briefing: : Iran war linked to Medicare cuts; Social Security's 86-year perfect record threatened; MA payment hike better than expected; and more
The Daily 3

Friday briefing: : Iran war linked to Medicare cuts; Social Security's 86-year perfect record threatened; MA payment hike better than expected; and more

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Apr 10, 2026
Thursday briefing: Social Security delays worsening; 64% wrongly believe benefits will disappear; coffee and beef prices surge; and more
The Daily 3

Thursday briefing: Social Security delays worsening; 64% wrongly believe benefits will disappear; coffee and beef prices surge; and more

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Apr 9, 2026
Wednesday briefing: The "1984 Tax Trap" affecting 50% of retirees; Social Security scam red flags; 10 ways to generate extra cash; and more
The Daily 3

Wednesday briefing: The "1984 Tax Trap" affecting 50% of retirees; Social Security scam red flags; 10 ways to generate extra cash; and more

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Apr 8, 2026
Tuesday briefing: 40% of boomers plan to claim at 62; Trump's 401(k) alternative assets proposal; spousal benefit rules; and more
The Daily 3

Tuesday briefing: 40% of boomers plan to claim at 62; Trump's 401(k) alternative assets proposal; spousal benefit rules; and more

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Apr 7, 2026
Monday briefing: Social Security warns of impostor scam surge; systems postponed amid error concerns; new 2026 earnings limits; and more
The Daily 3

Monday briefing: Social Security warns of impostor scam surge; systems postponed amid error concerns; new 2026 earnings limits; and more

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Apr 6, 2026
Friday briefing: Trump reaffirms no tax on Social Security; anti-marijuana groups sue over CBD coverage; average check is $2,076; and more
The Daily 3

Friday briefing: Trump reaffirms no tax on Social Security; anti-marijuana groups sue over CBD coverage; average check is $2,076; and more

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Apr 3, 2026
Thursday briefing: 64% wrongly believe Social Security will disappear; DOGE cuts leave 7,000 fewer workers; USDA claims SNAP cuts reflect "freedom"; and more
The Daily 3

Thursday briefing: 64% wrongly believe Social Security will disappear; DOGE cuts leave 7,000 fewer workers; USDA claims SNAP cuts reflect "freedom"; and more

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Apr 2, 2026
Wednesday briefing: 40% of adults 50+ can't afford groceries; Medicare Advantage adds $212 to your premium; SNAP overhaul; and more
The Daily 3

Wednesday briefing: 40% of adults 50+ can't afford groceries; Medicare Advantage adds $212 to your premium; SNAP overhaul; and more

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Apr 1, 2026
Tuesday briefing: 3 million seniors forced off Medicare Advantage; has Congress stolen from Social Security; negotiate debt on fixed income; and more
The Daily 3

Tuesday briefing: 3 million seniors forced off Medicare Advantage; has Congress stolen from Social Security; negotiate debt on fixed income; and more

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Mar 31, 2026
Monday briefing: 3 ways Social Security benefits disappear; 23% cuts looming in 2033; April payment dates; and more
The Daily 3

Monday briefing: 3 ways Social Security benefits disappear; 23% cuts looming in 2033; April payment dates; and more

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Mar 30, 2026
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