Monthly Archives: February 2023

The examination anticlimax

Has anyone ever felt that or know what I’m talking about? Maybe one needs to have been studying for a while. I am talking about the period, usually about a week or so, right after an examination and right after

Early Retirement Resources 2/27/2023

This month, we start out with reminders on the importance of investing in non-financial resources: physical and mental health and relationships. Financial resources examine massive macroeconomic changes that are occurring, the importance of maintaining humility as an investor, and not

Tell Congress to Save Social Security

Even though the extremist Republicans stood during the State of the Union to supposedly show “support” for Social Security and Medicare, they are scheming to cut our earned benefits. They aren’t even keeping it a secret, going on television to

Caregiving Crisis Looms as Number of Older Americans Soars

Experts examining numbers from the U.S. Census predict that long term care issues will become more serious as Americans live longer, given a national shortage of workers who provide caregiving services. At the outset of the COVID-19 pandemic, in early

Battle Over ‘Orphan Drugs’ Leads to Higher Drug Prices

An “orphan drug” is a designation that rewards drug corporations for developing treatments for rare diseases. When a drugmaker wins approval for an orphan drug, the company is entitled to seven years of exclusive rights to the marketplace, which means

Steps to Hold Medicare Advantage Accountable are Not Cuts, Experts Say

Two announcements by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) related to Medicare Advantage — an alternative to original Medicare, primarily run by major insurance companies — have brought additional discussion about Medicare cuts. Insurance companies that sponsor Medicare

Take Action: Sign the Alliance’s Petition to Save Social Security

Even though the extremist Republicans stood during the State of the Union to supposedly show “support” for Social Security and Medicare, they are scheming to cut our earned benefits. They aren’t even keeping it a secret, going on television to

New energy price cap prompts call for help on bills

The regulator’s new cap shows the cost of government help will be less than initially thought.

Lidl limits sales of tomatoes, cucumbers and peppers

The discount supermarket follows rivals by restricting sales of certain fruit and vegetables.

Ron DeSantis tightens his control over Walt Disney World

Walt Disney World’s self-governing district is now under the control of Florida’s governor.