Medicare is preparing to launch a pilot program that will require millions of seniors to jump through a new hoop before they can receive certain medical services. Known as the Wasteful and Inappropriate Service Reduction (WISeR) model, it will require prior authorization for 17 services that are currently covered by Medicare. In other words, health care providers will have to request approval…
Do you ever wonder why it’s so hard to save money — even when you’ve cut the cable and the meals out (and you’ve never even had a latte habit?) One reason it’s so difficult to save is that your fixed expenses — the ones that stay the same each month — like your rent or mortgage, car payment, property taxes and insurance premiums — tend to be your largest bills. These aren’t exactly easy to…
If you’re dreaming of perfect sand between your toes this summer, head to New York’s Coopers Beach. It was just crowned America’s best beach for 2025 by coastal scientist Stephen Leatherman, also known as Dr. Beach. For over three decades, Leatherman has evaluated America’s shores. The Earth and environment department professor at Florida International University uses 50 different criteria in…
If you’re convinced a beach vacation would drain your savings account, think again. According to a recent analysis by NerdWallet, which examined data from travel booking platform Expedia, you don’t need to choose between financial stability and feeling sand between your toes. The key to a great, cheap beach vacation is knowing where to go, understanding when to book and maximizing every dollar…
Advertising Disclosure: When you buy something by clicking links within this article, we may earn a small commission, but it never affects the products or services we recommend. Those static grocery shelf price tags you have relied on for decades are disappearing, replaced by digital displays that can change prices faster than you can say, “How much is that?” The Wall Street Journal reports…
