On Friday, December 22, President Trump signed into law the most significant tax reform bill passed in about three decades. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act made sweeping changes to U.S. tax codes, arguably, according to some, for the exclusive benefit of corporations and...
Consumers have grown accustomed to using online searches to compare prices. We go online to find low prices on everything from cars to groceries. However, a Duke University study recently found that there is one purchase that cannot be easily researched online:...
For millions of American families, holiday meals feature a gloriously roasted turkey gleaming with butter and crisped to perfection. And while a single meal of turkey, potatoes and rolls won’t hurt you much in the long run, it’s our propensity for giving in to...
Open enrollment for 2018 health insurance ended on December 15 nationwide, but some states extended their enrollment deadlines, some well into January. Today, December 22, is the last day to choose a major medical plan in the following states: Connecticut, Idaho,...
On Thursday, December 21, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released its weekly snapshot for the last full week of enrollment, measuring signups from December 10 through December 15. During this seventh and final week, a little over 4.1 million...
There’s a lot of uncertainty about the Affordable Care Act (ACA) right now, and that is forcing many people to consider their alternatives. As of December 2017, the individual mandate is still in effect, which means that you could get hit with a tax penalty if your...
With uncertainty in the health insurance market, recent surveys have found that the uninsured rate is rising in the United States. In the second half of 2016, the rate of people without health insurance was 10.9 percent, but as of the third quarter of 2017, that rate...
When the snow and cold start settling in for the winter, you might be forced to alter your workout routine. Some people do their best to stick to their exercise regimen during the colder months, but winter weather can often step in and put a halt to your plans. The...
Medicare has long been one of the “third rails” of American politics. It’s a program that has weathered the test of time, and it has contributed to the stability of individual families and the economy at large. Medicare provides health insurance for seniors over the...
It might be a jolly time of year for most, but the holidays can be stressful even if you love them. Between keeping the peace at family gatherings, finding the perfect gift for hard-to-buy-for loved ones and prepping your home for a whirlwind of guests – not to...
