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: Personal Finances
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What to Do If You’re Laid Off and Too Young for Medicare
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A Borrower’s Timeline of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Quagmire
The New York Times – Business:One county lawyer’s repayment saga stretches nearly 20 years, though she’s tried 22 times over the past 20 months to erase her debt.
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More U.S. Households Are Struggling Financially, Analysis Finds
The New York Times – Business:Inflation and a pullback in government assistance have resulted in more people having trouble paying their bills, a nonprofit found in its annual report.
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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 Cheap Used Cars Are So Hard to Find
The New York Times – Business:A three-year-old car was the sweet spot for buying used cars, since they have passed the peak of depreciation. But they now average about $33,000.
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How to Make Sense of Mayhem in the Bond Market
The New York Times – Business:The stock market is easy to talk about. But bonds are a different story. Our columnist has some pointers to help make you a bond maven.
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The U.S. Open Has Been Quietly Releasing Tickets for Its Popular Tournament
The New York Times – Business:On Wednesday, hundreds of face-value tickets appeared on Ticketmaster. The United States Tennis Association said it periodically releases tickets it holds for a variety of reasons.
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Help! We Canceled a Vacation Rental 2 Years Ago. Where’s Our $13,000?
The New York Times – Travel:In July 2024, a couple used Booking.com to reserve two apartments in Hawaii, but quickly changed their minds. Getting a refund was no day at the beach.
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CCRCs Are Expanding Retirement Home Care to Seniors’ Own Homes
The New York Times – Business:Continuing care retirement communities are widening their scope to help retirees age in place, with measured supports and a way to cap the soaring costs of aging.
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The Pros and Cons of Paying Off Your Mortgage Early
The New York Times – Business:Homeowners who make extra payments can save thousands of dollars in interest. But, financial experts say, paying down other debt, with higher interest rates, may be a better option.
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Global Bond Rates Are Rising. What Should You Do Now?
The New York Times – Business:If you own bonds, they may be in a broad fund that hasn’t lost much money. And that fund may do much better in the next several years.
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A Mortgage Servicer Sent a Letter About an Address Change. Was It Deed Theft?
The New York Times – Business:A letter arrived in the mail from PNC Bank about an address change on a mortgage account. Was a deed theft scheme in process?