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Medicare is Changing
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Medicare is Changing

The Medicare system is undergoing change these days as new legislation takes effect and the COVID public health emergency officially…

Are Product Warranties Ever Worth It?
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Are Product Warranties Ever Worth It?

Protect your purchase by buying an extended warranty!” We hear this all the time when buying appliances, electronics and other…

Grandparents! 529s Are No Longer Risky
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Grandparents! 529s Are No Longer Risky

Grandparents will find it easier to contribute to their grandchildrens’ college educations starting this fall. That’s when changes go into…

When Is a Sale Not a Sale?
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When Is a Sale Not a Sale?

Answer: When there’s always a sale—and that happens all the time, according to the nonprofit Consumers’ Checkbook. New research shows…

Four Insurance Secrets They Don’t Want You to Know
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Four Insurance Secrets They Don’t Want You to Know

Americans spend more than $1 trillion every year to insure their health, their homes, their cars and more. And each…

The Secret Behind the “99”
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The Secret Behind the “99”

We all know that retailers have lots of tricks up their sleeves to get us to buy more. In fact,…

Finding College Scholarships in 2023
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Finding College Scholarships in 2023

A quarter million dollars for a high school student’s ­science project…$30,000 for ­doodling …$10,000 for making a prom dress out…

Easy Ways to Save at the Grocery Store
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Easy Ways to Save at the Grocery Store

Grocery shopping is hard on your wallet, especially these days. Bottom Line Personal spoke with Arthur VanDam, CPA, president of…

Best Credit Cards for Today’s Inflation
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Best Credit Cards for Today’s Inflation

Skyrocketing inflation is stretching budgets and devaluing savings. Credit card debt shot up 13% over a recent 12-month stretch as…

Medicare Advantage Plans are Denying Payments
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Medicare Advantage Plans are Denying Payments

Many seniors opt for private Medicare Advantage plans instead of traditional fee-for-service Medicare so they can access a broader array…

Beware: 6 Common Health Coverage Misconceptions
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Beware: 6 Common Health Coverage Misconceptions

How well do you understand your health coverage? In the world of health insurance and, to a lesser extent, Medicare,…

Problem With Gift Cards
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Problem With Gift Cards

Who doesn’t love a gift card? Certainly  I do. In fact, for one of my favorite retailers, I have accumulated…

Medical Malpractice: How to Protect Yourself and Your Loved Ones
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Medical Malpractice: How to Protect Yourself and Your Loved Ones

Injury or infection caused by medical treatment is one of the leading causes of death in the US. In fact,…

Gas Cards: Not The Best Way To Save
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Gas Cards: Not The Best Way To Save

With gas prices hitting record highs, Americans are looking for ways to save at the pump. One possibility: A gas…

Car-Rental Insurance Traps
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Car-Rental Insurance Traps

Car-rental companies just love to sell you insurance—even though most customers are already protected by their personal policies and/or credit…