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<h2 class="wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size h5"><a href="https://www.cbsnews.com/news/retirement-social-security-savings-us-workers/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong>The Typical U.S. Worker Has $955 Saved for Retirement, Report Finds | CBS News</strong></a></h2>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">A new report from the National Institute on Retirement Security (NIRS) found that many American workers still lack access to retirement plans at work, hindering their ability to save for retirement. The median savings for all workers is just $955, according to NIRS.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size h5"><a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/brucejapsen/2026/02/03/congress-extends-medicare-telehealth-coverage-for-two-years/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong>Congress Extends Medicare Telehealth Coverage For Two Years | Forbes</strong></a></h2>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">President Trump signed into law a bill that temporarily extends telehealth coverage for retirees enrolled in traditional Medicare. The bill extends virtual care coverage through the end of 2027. All of <a href="https://www.copera.org/retirees/health-benefits-peracare">PERACare’s</a> Medicare Advantage plans include virtual visits at no additional cost.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size h5"><a href="https://www.thestreet.com/retirement/elon-musk-retirement-advice-experts" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="broken_link"><strong>Elon Musk Says Stop Saving for Retirement: Experts Call It &#8216;Nonsense&#8217; | TheStreet</strong></a></h2>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Billionaire Elon Musk recently declared that saving for retirement will one day be obsolete. While discussing the topic on a podcast, Musk predicted AI and robotics will usher in an age of prosperity that will eliminate the need to set aside money for the future. But retirement experts say not so fast—saving and planning for retirement are more important than ever, and Musk’s vision of the future is anything but certain.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size h5"><a href="https://www.huffpost.com/entry/older-patients-aging-geriatricians-goog_l_6984d80be4b04d5037ef2e76" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong>Geriatricians Share Signs Of Good Aging | HuffPost Life</strong></a></h2>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Everyone has their own definition of what it means to age well, but doctors say there are a few key factors that can help ensure we stay happy and healthy as we get older. Here are some signs that you’re setting yourself up for success in your older years.</p>



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News You Should Know: Retirement Plans Out of Reach for Many Workers