Photo by fizkes / Shutterstock.com For seniors considering switching to a Medicare Advantage plan during the current Medicare open enrollment period — which runs through Dec. 7 — choosing a plan might be tougher than ever. The number of Medicare Advantage plans for 2021 is greater than ever, according to …
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Photo by Sergey Mironov / Shutterstock.com Thieves across the nation have a new favorite vehicle they love to steal, according to the National Insurance Crime Bureau’s latest annual “Hot Wheels” ranking. An analysis of crime data from across the country shows that the Ford full-size pickup was the most stolen …
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President Trump’s physician Dr. Sean Conley, with other medical staff members, briefing reporters outside Walter Reed National Military Medical Center on Saturday. While Mr. Trump did not have to worry about the costs of his care, many Americans who have been ill with Covid-19 face large medical bills.Credit…Anna Moneymaker for …
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During the economic reshuffling occurring during the coronavirus recession, many people are asking themselves whether the professional and personal benefits of living in the most expensive areas of America are really worth it. Many people who are now free to work remotely are considering moving to other areas of the …
Read More »Orhan Cam / Shutterstock.com During this tumultuous year, you may wonder if there is any government official who can unite us. That’s not likely, according to polling data from research firm YouGov. Each week, the company polls a sample of people who mirror national demographics to see which politicians are …
Read More »Photo by stockfour / Shutterstock.com Workers who are older understand the challenges of trying to land a good job. Many employers seek out younger candidates, even if age discrimination itself is illegal. In some cases, though, businesses are looking for more-experienced workers to fill certain roles. The Center for Retirement …
Read More »NDAB Creativity / Shutterstock.com They’re the products that have become tried-and-true fixtures of the American economy, the ones people have reached for in supermarkets for decades. They’re the name brands folks associate with cleaning, snacking and sweet treats. In an attempt “to quantify what America thinks,” research data and analytics …
Read More »Photo by M2020 / Shutterstock.com Figuring out when to claim Social Security is one of the most daunting challenges of retirement. In some cases, claiming early makes sense. In many other situations, it pays to wait. However, the largest percentage of Americans appear to have made up their minds: They …
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The housing market is in a strange place right now. Interest rates for 30-year fixed mortgages are below 3%. This is good news for potential homebuyers since lower interest rates translate to paying less in interest on their home loans over time. On the other hand, the current home shortage …
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