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Medicare Advantage Continues To Grow Despite Health Insurer Exits
A KFF report showed 55% of eligible Medicare beneficiaries are enrolled in privatized Medicare Advantage this year, 'though the pace of enrollment growth continued to slow.' The report was issued June 5, 2026 Despite some high-profile retreats by…
Less for more: shrinkflation is coming for health insurance
THE HEALTH INSURANCE watchdog's latest report on the Irish market shows that the average premium has increased by almost 11% last year, despite overall coverage reducing across many plans. It's yet another example of shrinkflation — when the…
Is Insperity, Inc. (NSP) A Good Stock To Buy Now?
Is NSP a good stock to buy? We came across a bullish thesis on Insperity, Inc. on Iggy on Investing Newsletter's Substack by Iggy on Investing. In this article, we will summarize the bulls' thesis on NSP. Insperity, Inc.'s share was trading at…
Trump's Cruel Medicaid Work Requirements: Can States Mitigate the Damage?
The Trump administration's appetite for cruelty and its wanton disregard for wasting taxpayer funds has shown itself again – this time in its proposed regulations for implementing the One Big Beautiful Bill Act's (OBBBA) Medicaid eligibility…
Health is wealth and both wear away
Health is wealth and conversely, ill-health is erosion of wealth. Conventional wisdom says this is where health insurance comes in. Until health insurance itself becomes a large drain on the pocket, ironically. Things have been taking this…
Ro Khanna says he supports Graham Platner's bid for Senate despite 'shameful' actions
Progressive Democratic congressman Ro Khanna issued a qualified defense of Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner on Sunday, saying “his actions were misogynistic, they were shameful, they were wrong, but they didn't come as a surprise to a…
Americans' Average Monthly Mortgage Payment Tops $2000 For The First Time Ever
U.S. households are being financially squeezed at a level that we have never seen before. I have often said that we are in a long-term cost of living crisis that never seems to end, and that is not an exaggeration at all. Just about everything has…
The beef continues: Paxton and Talarico continue their attacks on each other, Talarico talks Texas barbecue
In the battle for the Texas Senate seat, both Republican nominee Ken Paxton and Democratic nominee James Talarico kept up their attacks against each other. Paxton visited Washington, D.C., where he met with Senate Republican leaders who had backed…
Obama Blasts Dems for Their Most Obama-Like Traits
As Democrats debate how and whether to use power if they regain control of Congress and the White House, former President Barack Obama has lambasted his party for failing to more aggressively challenge or circumvent obstructions to enacting their…
Chris Pappas on Senate Run, Trump, and the Future of Democrats
“For me, politics is about how you can make people's lives better, how you can move us forward, how you can ensure that everyone can participate in our economy and that everyone in our society is treated fairly,” says Democratic…
The retirement trap India is walking into unprepared
India is growing older, at a pace most households are financially unprepared for. As per the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), almost one of five Indians will be over the age of 60 by 2050. The elderly population in India is likely to rise…
The Flu-Vaccine Routine Is Breaking
In a typical year, the process of bringing a new seasonal flu shot to market is one of the United States' most predictable vaccine routines. This, however, is not a typical year. Vaccine manufacturers have prepared updated versions of the annual…
Women often outlive men. Here's how they should approach their long-term care needs
About 1 in 4 women — 26% — will need long-term care for longer than five years, compared with 17.5% for men, according to 2022 research from the Health and Human Services Department. Such care is generally considered assistance with…
Medicaid work requirements threaten coverage for millions as Trump escalates class war on the poor
The Trump administration moved last week to implement the most sweeping attack on Medicaid since the program's founding in 1965, as states begin enforcement of the work requirements mandated by the so-called “One Big Beautiful Bill”…
Mindy Kaling Says 'Not Suitable for Work' Wraps Up Trilogy of Shows Loosely Based on Her Life
Mindy Kaling is back with a new series that concludes her trilogy of shows inspired by the early days of her career. The actor, writer, director and producer recently released “Not Suitable for Work,” a comedy about five…
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