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The Daily 3Catch up in minutes with your daily briefing on the Social Security, Medicare & Retirement news that affects you most.
Wednesday briefing: SNAP error rate 10.6% ($10B+) — Trump admin calls it fraud, but experts distinguish errors from intentional wrongdoing; IRMAA surcharge cliffs; veterans settlement review; and more
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Wednesday briefing: SNAP error rate 10.6% ($10B+) — Trump admin calls it fraud, but experts distinguish errors from intentional wrongdoing; IRMAA surcharge cliffs; veterans settlement review; and more

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Jul 1, 2026
Tuesday briefing: Trump Accounts launch July 4 but won't close women's $48K retirement savings gap; Social Security handles Medicare enrollment; end-of-life preferences proposal; and more
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Tuesday briefing: Trump Accounts launch July 4 but won't close women's $48K retirement savings gap; Social Security handles Medicare enrollment; end-of-life preferences proposal; and more

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Jun 30, 2026
Monday briefing: 81-year-old's SNAP benefits slashed from $298 to $24/month; nearly 5 million lost food aid; Obamacare SSN concerns; retirement relationship planning; and more
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Monday briefing: 81-year-old's SNAP benefits slashed from $298 to $24/month; nearly 5 million lost food aid; Obamacare SSN concerns; retirement relationship planning; and more

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Jun 29, 2026
Friday briefing: Democrats propose $5,000 out-of-pocket cap for traditional Medicare; senator's $1.5T Social Security investment plan; Nebraska tops retirement rankings; and more
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Friday briefing: Democrats propose $5,000 out-of-pocket cap for traditional Medicare; senator's $1.5T Social Security investment plan; Nebraska tops retirement rankings; and more

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Jun 26, 2026
Thursday briefing: Sen. Cassidy pushes $1.5 trillion stock investment "big idea" before leaving office; SSI/Social Security payment schedule; new osteoporosis test coverage; and more
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Thursday briefing: Sen. Cassidy pushes $1.5 trillion stock investment "big idea" before leaving office; SSI/Social Security payment schedule; new osteoporosis test coverage; and more

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Jun 25, 2026
Wednesday briefing: Women receive $438/month less Social Security than men; Medicare's AI prior authorization delays care; federal judge blocks SNAP food bans; and more
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Wednesday briefing: Women receive $438/month less Social Security than men; Medicare's AI prior authorization delays care; federal judge blocks SNAP food bans; and more

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Jun 24, 2026
Tuesday briefing: Federal judge blocks Trump database of SS numbers and citizenship status; Direct Express card transition; Walmart/Sam's Club weight management support; and more
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Tuesday briefing: Federal judge blocks Trump database of SS numbers and citizenship status; Direct Express card transition; Walmart/Sam's Club weight management support; and more

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Jun 23, 2026
Monday briefing: Retirement "magic number" rises to $1.46 million but typical retiree has $200K; 2027 COLA could hit 3.8-4.7%; Medicare planning steps; and more
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Monday briefing: Retirement "magic number" rises to $1.46 million but typical retiree has $200K; 2027 COLA could hit 3.8-4.7%; Medicare planning steps; and more

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Jun 22, 2026
Thursday briefing: Gen X paradox — 81% rely on Social Security but 77% fear it won't be there; tax-free states guide; Medicare Part D access gaps; and more
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Thursday briefing: Gen X paradox — 81% rely on Social Security but 77% fear it won't be there; tax-free states guide; Medicare Part D access gaps; and more

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Jun 18, 2026
Wednesday briefing: Strengthening Social Security Act phases out wage cap, improves COLA, boosts survivor benefits; Medicare wearables pilot launches; home equity loans for beneficiaries; and more
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Wednesday briefing: Strengthening Social Security Act phases out wage cap, improves COLA, boosts survivor benefits; Medicare wearables pilot launches; home equity loans for beneficiaries; and more

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Jun 17, 2026
Tuesday briefing: Seniors lose $333M+ to crypto ATM scams in 2025; inflation hits older women hardest; South Carolina becomes #1 for senior relocations; and more
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Tuesday briefing: Seniors lose $333M+ to crypto ATM scams in 2025; inflation hits older women hardest; South Carolina becomes #1 for senior relocations; and more

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Jun 16, 2026
Monday briefing: 1.5 million enrolling in Medicare — missing 7-month deadline triggers lifetime penalties; bipartisan Social Security Commission proposed; home equity options; and more
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Monday briefing: 1.5 million enrolling in Medicare — missing 7-month deadline triggers lifetime penalties; bipartisan Social Security Commission proposed; home equity options; and more

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Jun 15, 2026
Friday briefing: Medicare Advantage denying 50-80% of long-term care — 92-99.7% overturned on appeal; Social Security "reasonable"; Trump's tariff dividend never approved; and more
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Friday briefing: Medicare Advantage denying 50-80% of long-term care — 92-99.7% overturned on appeal; Social Security "reasonable"; Trump's tariff dividend never approved; and more

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Jun 12, 2026
Thursday briefing: SA Commissioner claims record low 5-minute wait times amid skepticism; Medicare search scams hidden in paid results; SSDI eligibility and benefits; and more
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Thursday briefing: SA Commissioner claims record low 5-minute wait times amid skepticism; Medicare search scams hidden in paid results; SSDI eligibility and benefits; and more

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Jun 11, 2026
Wednesday briefing: 3.5 million lost SNAP benefits in 6 months; "free Medicare grocery card" ads mislead seniors; staying employed slows cognitive decline; and more
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Wednesday briefing: 3.5 million lost SNAP benefits in 6 months; "free Medicare grocery card" ads mislead seniors; staying employed slows cognitive decline; and more

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Jun 10, 2026
Tuesday briefing: Stock market proposal for Social Security fails 64 out of 100 times; SNAP loophole lets millionaires claim benefits; Medicare Part D changes for 2026; and more
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Tuesday briefing: Stock market proposal for Social Security fails 64 out of 100 times; SNAP loophole lets millionaires claim benefits; Medicare Part D changes for 2026; and more

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Jun 9, 2026
Monday briefing: Social Security whistleblower reveals 2.7 million marked as dead; spousal benefits unknown to 54% of couples; Fed pressured on rate cuts; and more
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Monday briefing: Social Security whistleblower reveals 2.7 million marked as dead; spousal benefits unknown to 54% of couples; Fed pressured on rate cuts; and more

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Jun 8, 2026
Friday briefing: Social Security trust fund depletes 2032 — 24% benefit cut means $500/month less; 8,000+ employees lost; retirement confidence falls; and more
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Friday briefing: Social Security trust fund depletes 2032 — 24% benefit cut means $500/month less; 8,000+ employees lost; retirement confidence falls; and more

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Jun 5, 2026
Thursday briefing: Spousal Social Security top-up worth $300/month most couples don't claim; paper checks phased out by end of 2026; Medicare/Medicaid fraud endemic to system; and more
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Thursday briefing: Spousal Social Security top-up worth $300/month most couples don't claim; paper checks phased out by end of 2026; Medicare/Medicaid fraud endemic to system; and more

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Jun 4, 2026
Wednesday briefing: Social Security Administration cuts 7,100 jobs; nationwide protests against $1 trillion healthcare cuts; baby boomers' financial insecurity; and more
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Wednesday briefing: Social Security Administration cuts 7,100 jobs; nationwide protests against $1 trillion healthcare cuts; baby boomers' financial insecurity; and more

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Jun 3, 2026
Tuesday briefing: Social Security Trustees underestimating insolvency by $3 trillion; Freedom to Work Act would eliminate earnings test; June payment dates by birth date; and more
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Tuesday briefing: Social Security Trustees underestimating insolvency by $3 trillion; Freedom to Work Act would eliminate earnings test; June payment dates by birth date; and more

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Jun 2, 2026
Monday briefing: 2027 COLA could hit 3.9% raising checks by $81/month; Special Minimum Benefit nearly extinct; top Medicare plan mistakes; and more
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Monday briefing: 2027 COLA could hit 3.9% raising checks by $81/month; Special Minimum Benefit nearly extinct; top Medicare plan mistakes; and more

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Jun 1, 2026
Friday briefing: Trump claims fraud task force found 'billions' for Social Security but falls short; Justice Department fast-tracks fraud cases; protect your direct deposit records; and more
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Friday briefing: Trump claims fraud task force found 'billions' for Social Security but falls short; Justice Department fast-tracks fraud cases; protect your direct deposit records; and more

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May 29, 2026
Thursday briefing: Social Security funding gap may be $30-31 trillion, not $27 trillion; Direct Express bank switch for 3.6M recipients; Trump's SNAP claims debunked; and more
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Thursday briefing: Social Security funding gap may be $30-31 trillion, not $27 trillion; Direct Express bank switch for 3.6M recipients; Trump's SNAP claims debunked; and more

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May 28, 2026
Wednesday briefing: New Medicare card scams targeting beneficiaries; SSI checks arrive June 1; maximum Social Security benefit requires $176,100 earnings; and more
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Wednesday briefing: New Medicare card scams targeting beneficiaries; SSI checks arrive June 1; maximum Social Security benefit requires $176,100 earnings; and more

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May 27, 2026
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