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gaming1 month ago•7 min saved

Xbox Game Pass Essential reshapes its cheapest tier in 2026

Xbox Game Pass Essential, the service’s cheapest tier (formerly Core), is experiencing notable churn in 2026 with a number of long‑time staples exiting the catalog and a wave of new titles joining. Departures include Slay the Spire, Payday 2, PowerWash Simulator, Stellaris, Unpacking, Goat Simulator, and Golf With Your Friends, among others, while new additions—many arriving from Premium rather than directly into Essential—cover titles like Battletoads, Blinx: The Time Sweeper, DayZ, Costume Quest 2, Shadowrun games, Warhammer Vermintide 2, Kameo: Elements of Power, Massive Chalice, Max: The Curse of Brotherhood, Neon Abyss, Perfect Dark Zero, Stacking, and more. The changes have been quieter than past rollouts, prompting subscribers to watch the Essential list for upcoming surprises in 2026.

via TrueAchievements|

#2026-changes #games-joining #games-leaving

finance7 months ago•5 min saved

Top Financial Strategies to Prepare for 2026

In 2026, significant financial changes include increased retirement contribution limits, new rules for high earners' Roth catch-up contributions, expected interest rate drops, and a new tax deduction for seniors over 65, all emphasizing the importance of strategic financial planning and awareness of evolving policies.

via MarketWatch|

#2026-changes #finance #financial-planning

finance8 months ago•3 min saved

Key Social Security Changes and Benefits in 2026

In 2026, Social Security will see several significant changes including a 2.8% COLA, increased earnings-test limits, higher maximum benefits, a rise in the wage cap, and more challenging work credit requirements, impacting both current and future beneficiaries.

via The Motley Fool|

#2026-changes #benefit-maximum #cola

finance10 months ago•7 min saved

Social Security Changes in 2026: Retirement Age, Benefits, and Taxes

The full retirement age for Social Security will increase to 67 in 2026, affecting when individuals can claim full benefits and potentially impacting their retirement planning and income. The change is part of ongoing reforms to address financial sustainability, and individuals should consider their claiming strategy accordingly.

via 24/7 Wall St.|

#2026-changes #benefits #finance

health10 months ago•4 min saved

Medicare Open Enrollment Begins Amid Changes and Government Shutdown

The article discusses the upcoming Medicare Annual Enrollment Period and highlights important advice from Dave Ramsey, emphasizing that it's not the time for first-time sign-ups but for evaluating existing coverage. It explains the different Medicare parts and upcoming changes in 2026, including reduced drug prices, easier plan switching, increased Part D costs, and new pilot programs, along with restrictions on certain nonmedical benefits in Medicare Advantage plans.

via TheStreet|

#2026-changes #aep #drug-prices

business10 months ago•8 min saved

Social Security 2026: Changes, Delays, and Shutdown Impacts

In 2026, Social Security will see several significant changes including a 2.7% cost-of-living adjustment, an increase in the full retirement age to 67, higher income tax caps for high earners, and the elimination of rules that previously reduced benefits for public sector workers. Additionally, the program faces a long-term funding crisis with depletion projected by 2034, requiring potential reforms.

via AOL.com|

#2026-changes #business #cola-adjustment

sports1 year ago•3 min saved

Masters Reshapes Qualification Criteria for 2026 and Beyond

Starting in 2026, the Masters Tournament will revise its qualification criteria by removing automatic invites for winners of fall PGA Tour events and instead granting exemptions to winners of specific national opens, emphasizing international representation and aligning with the R&A's Open Championship qualifying process.

via Sports Illustrated|

#2026-changes #fedexcup #masters-tournament

economy1 year ago•7 min saved

2026 Social Security Changes and Their Impact on Retirees

In 2026, Social Security beneficiaries can expect several significant changes, including a 2.6% cost-of-living adjustment, higher taxes for high earners, increased maximum payouts, expanded tax benefits for low- and middle-income seniors, higher income thresholds for early and disability benefits, stricter qualification criteria, and West Virginia's complete phase-out of state income tax on Social Security benefits.

via The Motley Fool|

#2026-changes #benefits #cola