At best, older, laid-off workers will struggle to find health insurance that bridges the years before they qualify for Medicare at age 65.
Category: Income
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What to Do If You’re Laid Off and Too Young for Medicare
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Poverty Rate Was Stable Before Trump’s Safety Net Cuts Gained Force
The New York Times – Business:Median household income rose to a record $87,460 in 2025, according to annual Census Bureau data on the financial well-being of Americans.
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Self-Employed Workers Find Rewards — and Challenges — Building Their Own Businesses
The New York Times – Business:Workers who forego the traditional career path find there are rewards — and challenges — to going out on their own.
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Why Labor’s Share of Wealth Is Shrinking
The New York Times – On the Runway:Workers’ share of our national income is declining rapidly but we’re not sure why.
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Trump’s Lawsuit Against I.R.S. Creates ‘Enormous Conflict of Interest’
The president is demanding that the federal government pay him at least $10 billion over the unauthorized disclosure of his tax returns during his first term.
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New Car Sales Are Rising Thanks to Purchases by the Well-Off
A larger proportion of new cars are being bought by affluent Americans as prices and interest rates for auto loans climb, analysts said.
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Retirement 2026 by the Numbers
As the new year begins, savings have hit unprecedented levels, but rising health care costs and growing poverty make retirement unaffordable for many.
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How to Stop Supporting Your Adult Kids When You’re Retired
In trying to help grown children, parents can hurt their own retirement security. Here’s how to stop the flow of money.
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How Churners Earn Money By Regularly Signing Up for Credit Cards
A growing number of Americans are making thousands by exploiting credit card reward offers.