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January 2025 Newsletter

Medicare in 2025

 

Many Americans will be paying a little more for Medicare in 2025. A USA Today article, 2025 Medicare Part B premium increase outpaces both Social Security COLA and inflation, has some excellent details.

 

What it means Part B

According to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, or CMS, Americans who utilize Medicare Part B will pay more again in 2025.

 

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Giraffes Only Sleep for Five Minutes at a Time!

 

Giraffes in the wild only sleep for around five minutes at a time. Because of the dangers they face in the wild, not only do they sleep while standing, but they also sleep intermittently so that they're prepared to run at any given moment.1

2025 Will See a COLA Bump

 

There was good news and bad news when the Social Security Administration announced its latest cost-of-living adjustment in October of 2024.

 

A CNBC article, Social Security Administration announces 2.5% cost-of-living adjustment for 2025, lowest increase since 2021, has some timely details.

 

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Baked Oatmeal Breakfast Bars

 

Perfect on-the-go oatmeal bars without the artificial ingredients found in commercial bars. This recipe provides a base for chewy oatmeal bars, but you can add flavor and texture by incorporating dried fruits, chocolate chips, or chopped nuts to suit your own tastes. Packed with oats, these are perfect for a grab-and-go breakfast, snack, or lunch box addition.

 

Get Baking!
 

Chad Nielsen
Gateway Financial & Estate Planning, Inc.
13400 W. Trailcreek Road
Pocatello, ID 83204
208.233.4182

E: chad@gatewayfp.net
 

1 https://www.buzzfeed.com/dannicaramirez/weird-facts

 

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