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<h2 class="wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size h5"><a href="https://www.investopedia.com/find-out-if-you-qualify-for-the-new-senior-tax-break-11858237" class="broken_link"><strong>Find Out If You Qualify for the New Senior Tax Break | Investopedia</strong></a></h2>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The federal tax and spending bill known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act introduced a new deduction for taxpayers who are 65 or older. The new $6,000 deduction applies to tax years 2025 through 2028 and phases out for higher earners.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size h5"><a href="https://coloradosun.com/2025/11/25/gov-polis-pera-pension-budget-cuts-2026-2027/"><strong>Polis Proposes Cuts to Colorado PERA Payments | The Colorado Sun</strong></a></h2>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">As part of his proposal to balance the State budget for the next fiscal year, Governor Jared Polis is recommending a temporary 1% reduction in PERA contributions for employers in the State Division. The General Assembly will be responsible for passing a final budget when the 2026 legislative session gets underway in January.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size h5"><a href="https://www.cbsnews.com/news/medicare-drug-prices-15-medications-trump-biden-savings/"><strong>Medicare Negotiates Lower Prices on 15 Popular Medications. Will It Save You Money? | CBS News</strong></a></h2>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The federal government has added 15 more prescription medications to its list of drugs that Medicare enrollees will pay lower prices for. The new list includes popular diabetes/weight loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy, as well as other widely used medications for a variety of conditions. The new, lower prices go into effect in 2027.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size h5"><a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2025/11/18/new-social-security-scam.html"><strong>New Social Security Scam Uses ‘High Pressure’ Scare Tactics. What To Watch For. | CNBC</strong></a></h2>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Officials are warning about a new scam that aims to pressure unsuspecting victims into providing personal information or money. The scammers have been sending official-looking emails claiming a person’s Social Security number is associated with fraud and warning the individual could face criminal charges.</p>



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News You Should Know: Who Qualifies for the New Senior Tax Deduction?