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An emergency room entrance.

What to Know About the New Surprise Medical Bills Law

The No Surprises Act took effect Jan. 1, 2022, and you may be surprised what it will, and won’t, do to prevent surprise medical bills.

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Caryn Lindsay, 58, worries about how she'll manage when unemployment benefits run out.

Unemployed, But Too Young to Retire

The job search experience can be difficult, especially among women at midlife and older.

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Thanksgiving pie.

Our Thanksgiving Celebration Is Smaller – And That’s Just Fine

The COVID-19 pandemic forced us to make changes in our holiday traditions and the outcome is actually welcome for many people.

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A surgery team in a hospital.

Despite Medicare, Health Costs Are Painful for Americans 65+

A new report from The Commonwealth Fund shows that the high cost of health care remains a problem even for older Americans covered by Medicare.

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Country Club Plaza holiday lights

Alone Together: How We Are Grieving the Loss of This Thanksgiving

How one family is grieving the loss of a traditional Thanksgiving during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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House

How Reverse Mortgages Backfire in Low-Income, Minority Neighborhoods

Reverse mortgages can backfire in low-income and minority neighborhoods if homeowners don’t account for property tax and insurance payments.

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Online dating keyboard illustration.

Looking for Love During a Pandemic

Online dating is surging during the COVID-19 pandemic. Here’s some advice on how to pursue romance remotely.

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Marcie Abramson, left, and her mother, Cynthia.

Small Groups Are Forming ‘Quarantine Bubbles’ To Fight Loneliness During Pandemic

Quarantine bubbles can effectively limit the risk of contracting the coronavirus while allowing people to have much needed social interactions with their friends and family.

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A beach scene.

Here’s The Best Travel Advice For You During The COVID-19 Pandemic

Experts offer the best travel advice for you during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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