Medicare suddenly stopped paying for the pricey drug that prolongs his life. As he waits for an appeal, this retired physician wonders if he should give up treatment to spare his family the cost. Created at: February 14, 2023 at 10:00AM
Nearly $50,000 a week for a cancer drug? A man worries about bankrupting his family
The U.S. needs more affordable housing – where to put it is a bigger battle
American suburbs mandated single-family homes generations ago, often to segregate areas by race and class. New laws allow more-affordable options like townhomes but construction so far has been slow. Created at: February 11, 2023 at 10:00AM
The IRS now says most state relief checks last year are not subject to federal taxes
A week after telling payment recipients to delay filing returns, the agency won’t challenge the taxability of payments related to general welfare and disaster. Created at: February 11, 2023 at 02:02AM
If you got inflation relief from your state, the IRS wants you to wait to file taxes
They’re dubbed inflation relief payments, but they reflect a hodgepodge of rules and eligibility requirements. The IRS wants time to figure out which rules apply to them. Created at: February 8, 2023 at 11:41PM
Financial coaching offered through pediatricians offices could improve infant health
A paper says new parents who get help from a trained financial coach in a pediatric clinic came to more of their babies’ preventive care visits and missed fewer vaccinations in the first six months. Created at: February 8, 2023 at 11:31PM
COVID test kits, treatments and vaccines won’t be free to many consumers much longer
Insurers, employers, taxpayers and other consumers will all be affected as drugmakers move these products to the commercial market in May. How much you’ll pay depends on your health insurance. Created at: February 8, 2023 at 10:00AM
Need a new credit card? It can take almost two months to get a replacement
The ongoing chip shortage is causing card manufacturing delays that could last through the end of the year. Created at: February 7, 2023 at 10:00AM
Even after you think you bought a car, dealerships can ‘yo-yo’ you and take it back
NPR investigated a practice called a yo-yo sale and found it’s hurting car buyers nationwide, tougher rules can make a difference, and the Federal Trade Commission has a chance to crack down. Created at: February 4, 2023 at 12:54PM
The new global gold rush
After decades of being seen as a go-nowhere investment, investors are taking a shine to gold again. Created at: February 3, 2023 at 10:00PM
Miss a credit card payment? Federal regulators want to put new limits on late fees
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau wants to cap late fees at $8. Banking groups say the proposal would result in higher costs for consumers. Created at: February 1, 2023 at 06:13PM