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‘I didn’t know what else to do:’ Patients take their health-insurance battles to Facebook and LinkedIn

Pushed to their limits, patients are turning to social media to plead for help getting their medical care covered.

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MarketWatch's Dollar Signs advice column is looking for new questions and we want to hear from you! Curious about how to deal with a fussy co-worker? Need help solving a financial disagreement with ...

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Why your kid’s part-time job could ultimately be worth $500K in savings - MarketWatch

In a competitive labor market, teens are turning away from part-time or summer jobs. MarketWatch personal finance reporter Venessa Wong breaks down why this shift hurts their career opportunities and ...

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Disappointed by your skimpy pay raise? Blame your healthcare benefits.

It’s been two decades since companies’ health-benefit costs have climbed this fast.

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Opening a ‘Trump account’ for your children? Here is the risk you need to know first.

The new accounts ban bonds and international stocks, forcing parents to bet their children’s financial future entirely on U.S. equities.

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Social Security is a lifeline for women, so why are we often ignored?

“We are more likely to be living in poverty.”

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I’m 53 and have been working for 28 years. Is 5% enough to contribute to my 401(k)?

If you want enough for retirement, you have to push your saving limits today

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ChatGPT is ready to connect to your bank accounts. Should you let it in?

OpenAI is letting users link their bank accounts to its chatbot, but cybersecurity experts have safety concerns. Here’s what you should know.

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Do this before the heat wave hits — and slash your cooling costs by $100 this summer

As millions of Americans brace for a dangerous heat wave this week, energy experts say they should prepare their wallets, too.

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Only a fraction of eligible kids are signed up for ‘Trump accounts.’ All told, they could be missing out on billions of dollars in wealth.

The new account, formally called a 530A, is set to launch on the Fourth of July, but many parents say they don’t want it. Some don’t even know about it.

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‘I don’t think I’ll make it to 80’: I’m 70 and single. Do I take out a reverse mortgage or a home-equity agreement?

“I don’t think I’ll make it to 80.”

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Going back to the office may actually be better for you than working from home

Returning to the office — even just a few days a week — might be what fully remote workers actually need.

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I’m leaving New York to help raise my niece in Colorado. At 33, is it a mistake?

“My sister passed away suddenly.”

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Your aging parent has a new romance. Here’s how to protect your inheritance — without looking greedy.

Before your single mom or dad remarries, talk with them about estate-planning issues.

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Your health insurer shouldn’t decide your treatment plan. That’s what your doctor — along with AI — should be doing.

With a digital health record, clinicians and AI-driven diagnostic tools would be able to see your full health history, and then make better decisions.

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Student-loan borrowers face major changes that start today. Your repayment plan may be phased out.

SAVE plan notices are going out in July, and other repayment plans are being phased out or launched.

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I’m a CPA. I tell my clients to claim Social Security early. Is that bad advice?

“Only 8% to 10% of people wait until age 70 to claim.”

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People say I should wait until 70 to claim Social Security. When does delaying pay off?

“Too many people believe that if they wait until 70 to begin collecting, they are automatically better off.”

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I want to pay off $20,000 of credit-card debt in one year. Should I hire someone to negotiate my bill?

“I used to have $60,000 and I’ve been able to knock it down.”

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‘I’ll happily wait’: Does delaying Social Security make sense for high earners?

“In many states, Social Security benefits are exempt from state income tax.”

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Insurers shifted roof-replacement costs onto homeowners thanks to a new federal rule — just in time for hail and hurricane season

Those who find extensive damage to their roofs might be stuck between two options: File an insurance claim, which could trigger a premium increase, or cough up the cash for the necessary repairs or replacement.

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Millions of Americans can get Medicare to cover GLP-1s for weight loss starting this week. Here’s how much it costs.

Until this week, Medicare only covered GLP-1 drugs for conditions like Type 2 diabetes, sleep apnea, and stroke or heart-attack risk.

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Do I dip into my 401(k) to pay my mother’s $30,000 credit-card debt?

“I want her to live on her Social Security instead of using it to pay off her credit-card debt.”

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Social Security says I was overpaid for years. Can they cut my benefits?

“They say I made $43,000 in 2019, but I actually made that in 2020.”

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Older Americans will soon have Medicare access to GLP-1s for weight loss for the first time. Here’s what they need to know.

Starting July 1, Medicare beneficiaries who qualify can get weight-loss drugs for $50 a month. They should consider the side effects and muscle loss.

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