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Liz Weston: Fear of Bankruptcy Holds Too Many People Back
The mystery isn't why so many people file for bankruptcy each year. It's why more people don't.
US Stocks Fall after Trump Tests Positive for Coronavirus
Stocks are falling on Wall Street in early trading Friday after President Donald Trump tested positive for the coronavirus, throwing the country into even more uncertainty just as a divisive election season is heating up.
Even Before Pandemic Struck, More US Adults Were Uninsured
About 2.5 million more working-age Americans were uninsured last year, even before the coronavirus pandemic struck, according to a government report issued Wednesday.
Biden Releases 2019 Tax Returns Before 1st Debate with Trump
Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden paid nearly $288,000 in federal income taxes last year, according to returns he released just hours before his Tuesday night debate with President Donald Trump.
Times' Tax Story is Talker, but Perceptions Mostly Hold
"Bombshell" was a word frequently employed on Monday; how it was used depended on whether you were in Trump-friendly or unfriendly media territory.
Without RBG, Judicial Threats to the ACA, Reproductive Rights Heighten
"He doesn't want to crush the virus. He wants to crush the Affordable Care Act," says House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of President Trump. Will his wish come true with a shift in the Supreme Court?
Lights, Camera, No Action: Insurance Woes Beset Entertainment Industry Workers
From Broadway to Hollywood, many actors, directors, backstage workers, musicians and others in the performing arts face similar coverage suspensions.
With No Legal Guardrails, Ambulances Drive Surprise Medical Billing
Ambulances have mostly been left out of federal legislation targeting "surprise" medical bills, which happen when out-of-network providers charge more than insurers are willing to pay, leaving patients with the balance.
Millennial Money: 6 Great Recession Lessons that Still Apply
The Great Recession demolished jobs across the U.S., and it eventually came for mine, too. After graduating in 2009, I worked four months as an entry-level executive assistant at a nonprofit before being laid off.
Liz Weston: Some Remote Workers May Be in for Tax Surprise
If the pandemic caused you to relocate across state lines, even temporarily, the next surprise could be having to file an extra tax return and potentially pay more taxes.
If Doing Less Means Saving More, Try These 5 Money Moves
If you've managed to end up with extra money during the pandemic, here's how to take advantage of those savings.
Obamacare Co-Ops Down From 23 to Final '3 Little Miracles'
Lauded as a way to boost competition among insurers and hold down prices on the Obamacare exchanges, the co-ops had more than 1 million people enrolled in 26 states at their peak in 2015. Today, they cover about 128,000 people.
Watch: Tour John Legend and Chrissy Teigan's Beverly Hills Mansion
$23.95 million will get you an 8,520-square-foot home with seven bedrooms and eight baths in the heart of Beverly Hills.
S&P 500 Ticks Higher to Record, Powered Again by Tech Stocks
The S&P 500 ticked higher to close at another all-time high Friday, powered by strength for technology stocks and a couple reports on the U.S. economy that were better than expected.
'Pennie'-Pinching States Take Over Obamacare Exchanges From Feds
Pennsylvania is one of six states shifting in the next several years from the federal insurance exchange to run their own online marketplaces,
How to Get Started If You've Never Had A Bank Account
A bank account can make life easier. Consider opening one — or try again if you've been rejected in the past. Here's a guide to getting started.
Don't Count on Lower Premiums Despite Pandemic-Driven Boon for Insurers
Numerous insurers across the country have announced plans to hike rates next year, though some have proposed cuts.
In Texas, More People Are Losing Their Health Insurance as COVID Cases Climb
According to recent data from Families USA, a consumer health advocacy group that supported the Affordable Care Act, 29% of Texas adults under 65 don't have health insurance so far this year.
Ever Heard of a Surgical Assistant? Meet a New Boost to Your Medical Bills
The latest unwelcome trend in health care? Third-party surgical assistants who aren't part of a hospital staff or a surgeon's practice.
Lost Your Job? The COBRA Game Begins
People who've been laid off or furloughed from their jobs now have more time to decide whether to hang on to their employer-sponsored health insurance. Some health policy experts question the usefulness of the change.
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