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That said, Brock believes that the first week will be about watching and learning about whats to come.

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The first week will be more about signals than actual policy changes, he explained.

About 40% of retirees currently pay federal taxes on their benefits.

The administration has pledged no immediate changes to Medicare funding, but its unclear what the actual future is.

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However, experts caution against makingmajor financial movesbased on first-week speculation.

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Early discussions about trade policy could affect inflation expectations.

This matters for retirees on fixed incomes who are watching their purchasing power.

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Keep your retirement strategy focused on long-term goals rather than short-term political changes.

Consider talking with a financial advisor about howpotential policy shiftsmight affect your specific situation.

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