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Retiring at 62 With $2.6 Million Means Quietly Funding $24,000 of Adult-Son Health Insurance Until He Hits 26
You spent decades saving to walk away from work. You hit the number: $2.6 million across retirement accounts and a brokerage account, a paid-off house, and a spouse on board with retiring at 62. Then your planner's projections highlighted a cost…
I was recently laid off and am struggling to find a job. I'm in my 50s, and I wonder where I fit in this current job market.
I was one of the first Twitter 'influencers' back before it even had an app. When Facebook launched pages, I was the first gay journalist to have one after they helped me set one up, complete with the blue 'verified' checkmark that actually meant…
Oscar Health vs. UnitedHealth: Which Healthcare Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?
Deciding between a high-growth challenger and a stable industry giant is a classic investor dilemma. You might be weighing Oscar Health (OSCR 0.45%) against UnitedHealth Group (UNH 0.72%) for your 2026 portfolio. Oscar Health focuses on…
A new chapter of holistic care in Taiwan
As the world confronts the challenges of population aging and health care workforce shortages, digital transformation in health care is no longer optional but essential. Taiwan has introduced the “Healthy Taiwan” vision, placing…
I built a startup from scratch and still nearly died because of a broken healthcare system. That's why I'm running for Congress
I did everything right.I started a company at 26 with nothing but a problem I needed solved: I wanted to print something in my neighborhood and couldn't find anywhere to do it. That simple frustration became PrintWithMe — now a nationwide…
Louisiana saw 200,000 people leave Medicaid. Is it less dependence on government or less care?
Nearly 200,000 people have left the Medicaid rolls in Louisiana over the past 12 months, raising this question: Are they better off because they are now covered by private insurance? Or are they now without health insurance at all? Having more…
Irish tourists need to apply for crucial card 10 days before next European hols
Irish holiday-makers gearing up for a European getaway are being reminded to apply for an essential item at least 10 days before jetting off. A number of Irish residents may be unaware that they are eligible for a European Health Insurance Card…
Healthcare providers brace for Medicaid cuts. Are layoffs in rural NC next?
Major shakeups in healthcare are coming to North Carolina next year, including changes to federal law that could kick as many as a quarter-million North Carolinians off Medicaid, the program that insures low-income people, disabled people, children…
What Ozempic is actually doing to obesity rates in the US
Ozempic and its ilk are inescapable. While those on the weight loss drug often face more judgment and stigma, it's undeniable that the medications have had an effect on many people's health. As GLP-1 medications continue to evolve and become more…
Cornerstone builds culture of employee wellness with support, education and onsite resources
For more than 70 years, Cornerstone Chemical Company, LLC has been part of the fabric of Jefferson Parish, helping drive industry and economic activity while evolving to meet the needs of a changing workforce. Today, as Cornerstone Energy Park…
Piper Sandler Raises Aflac (AFL) Price Target, Favors Insurance Carriers over Brokers
Aflac Incorporated (NYSE: AFL) is included among the 10 Best Long-Term Dividend Stocks to Invest In According to Billionaires. Piper Sandler analyst John Barnidge raised the firm's price target on Aflac Incorporated (NYSE:AFL) to $130 from $125 on…
Why the economy forces boomers to work longer, then vilifies them for it
There is a scene in “ The Devil Wears Prada 2 ” where legendary fashion editor Miranda Priestly, played by Meryl Streep, is walking alone through Milan's fashion district. Her influence has been built on instinct and staying ahead of…
What the Average Retiree Actually Brings Home After Taxes and Medicare in 2026
You certainly know what your retirement income is -- or what it likely will be when that time comes. But how does that number compare to the average? Here's your (rough) answer. The answer to the question requires a handful of clarifications.
A New Single-Payer Effort Is Underway in Georgia
On a Sunday afternoon in April, Atlanta residents gathered at St Paul's Episcopal Church to discuss their alarm about the American health care system and what they could do about it. Attendants ranged widely in age, but they were united in their…
War on Women Report: Abortion Access, Academic Freedom and Trans Rights Under Fire
MAGA Republicans are back in the White House, and Project 2025 is their guide—the right-wing plan to turn back the clock on women's rights, remove abortion access, and force women into roles as wives and mothers in the “ideal, natural…
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