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Photo by sheff / Shutterstock.com Nobody likes to get sick, especially in the age of the coronavirus, but it’s especially bad to fall into ill health in Alaska, North Dakota or South Dakota. Those are the only three states in the nation that do not have any A-rated hospitals, according …

Good financial habits start with small decisions that add up to a healthy budget. Lisa Rowan — a seasoned writer who’s covered personal finance for Forbes, Lifehacker, The Penny Hoarder and elsewhere — divulges unique ways to earn and save money in her new book, Money Hacks: 275+ Ways to …

Canon Boy / Shutterstock.com When trying to figure out where to retire, one consideration is how much of your income will be taxed. Depending on where you choose to live, you might get a state tax credit or deduction on some of your retirement income. Or, you might avoid state …

Photo by Kzenon / Shutterstock.com Living on the East Coast has its advantages — ocean views, vibrant cities and the country’s best Medicare Advantage plans with prescription drug coverage. Four of the five states that have the best available Medicare Advantage plans with drug coverage are located in the Eastern …

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 …

pikselstock / Shutterstock.com Choosing where to retire can be an exciting decision, a challenging one or perhaps both. We all want somewhere affordable that can support good quality of life within our budget, and somewhere with excellent health care. And we may have personal priorities, such as living close to …

Here’s what you need to know: Long-term financial damage may be greater than that of the last recession for states, economists say. U.S. retail sales rose 1.2 percent in July, returning to pre-pandemic levels. When will long-term care facilities reopen to visitors? Vietnam registers to buy Russia’s Covid-19 vaccine. North …

Here’s what you need to know: America is testing more. But the results are too slow, a survey finds. Democrats and Republicans have agreed to work toward a deal on a relief package by the end of the week. The number of virus-related deaths worldwide has passed 700,000. Johnson & …

According to the U.S. Small Business Association (SBA), 99.9% of all the businesses in America are small businesses. There are 30.7 million of them in total, and they employ nearly 60 million people. That’s 47.3% — roughly half — of America’s combined workforce. Most work for businesses that employ fewer …