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Biden's Spending Framework Limits Medicare Expansion
Medicare The Medicare expansion in President Joe Biden's $1.75 trillion spending plan included fewer new benefits than some Democrats had hoped for.
By Jackie Stewart Published
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How Congress Could Expand Medicare Benefits to Cover Dental, Hearing and Vision
Medicare Democrats have included the proposal for the new benefits in their budget reconciliation bill. They also want to allow Medicare to negotiate lower drug prices with pharmaceutical companies.
By Jackie Stewart Published
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How to Find a Lost Retirement Account
Financial Planning A national database to find forgotten 401(k)s and pensions could be on the way, but savers should take action now to locate any missing retirement accounts.
By David Rodeck Published
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Stimulus Check Update: Hopes for a Fourth Stimulus Check Are Still Alive
Coronavirus and Your Money Over 80 Democratic lawmakers have asked President Biden for more stimulus payments, and the president hasn't said "no" yet. But what are the real chances of seeing a fourth stimulus check?
By Rocky Mengle Published
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SECURE Act 2.0: 14 Ways the Proposed Law Could Change Retirement Savings
retirement plans The House-passed bill would automatically enroll some workers in retirement plans, raise the mandatory age for RMDs, and much more.
By Jackie Stewart Published
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7 Ways Biden Plans to Tax the Rich (And Maybe Some Not-So-Rich People)
Politics How would wealthier Americans pay more in taxes under President Biden's American Families Plan? Let us count the ways.
By Rocky Mengle Published
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Surprise Medical Bills Are Coming to an End
health insurance With the No Surprises Act taking effect in 2022, patients will no longer live in fear of receiving an unexpected and exorbitant medical bill for emergency care and other ancillary services.
By Jackie Stewart Published
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Don’t Mix Politics with Your Portfolio
investing Presidents and congressional representatives come and go, but sound investing principles are here to stay. Smart investors stick with the plan through changes wrought by politics and pandemics.
By Andrew Greer, CFP® Published
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Vote to Reinsert $15 Minimum Wage in Stimulus Bill Fails
Politics Led by Sen. Bernie Sanders, the effort to get the $15 minimum wage provisions back into President Biden's COVID-Relief package falls short in the Senate.
By Rocky Mengle Published
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