Apr 29 My same-sex spouse can now get my insurance, but should she? By Philip Moeller While your wife can now be covered under your employer plan, her transition off Medicare and then, when you retire, back onto Medicare, could be tricky. Continue reading
Apr 27 20 reasons why I think Social Security is sexist By Laurence Kotlikoff Times have changed, but Social Security has not. Women are still earning less than men, on average, and the system’s rules are, as a result, effectively sexist despite their nominal sex neutrality. … Continue reading
Apr 24 Improving dementia care requires a change in mindset By Kerry Mills People with dementia, more often than not, do not receive appropriate care. But we can establish care practices that maintain dignity, stimulate independence and cultivate consideration for the person within. Continue reading
Apr 23 Watch 7:30 How Barney Frank used government to fight inequality By PBS News Hour For more than half a century, Barney Frank was one of America's loudest voices for progressive policies, both financial and social. Economics correspondent Paul Solman spends a day in Boston with the famous former lawmaker and financial reformer to discuss… Continue watching
Apr 23 With dementia, reality sometimes hurts more than it helps By Paul Solman Both of Paul Solman’s parents lived into their 90s, and they both experienced bouts of confusion and dementia. He talked to dementia coach Kerry Mills for helpful advice for caretakers. Continue reading
Apr 23 How are rising generic drug prices affecting you on Medicare? By Philip Moeller Generic drugs are supposed to be the cheap ones, right? So, what do you do when prices of generics soar? Send us your horror stories about generic drug prices and we’ll shine a spotlight on them. Continue reading
Apr 17 Column: Why the STEM gender gap is overblown By Denise Cummins Women are capable of doing well in STEM fields traditionally dominated by men, and they should not be hindered from pursuing careers in such fields. But women, argues psychologist Denise Cummins, also should not be ashamed if their interests differ… Continue reading
Apr 16 Watch 7:43 Why it’s so hard to get off welfare By PBS News Hour Since 1996, in order to get welfare in the U.S., you have to work. The Clinton Welfare-to-Work program successfully got millions of families off the social safety net program. But today's recipients face stagnant low wages and limited resources for… Continue watching
Apr 15 Beware this Medicare gotcha when you file for Social Security By Philip Moeller Seniors are still discovering this nasty reality: filing for Social Security at 65 or older automatically enrolls you in Medicare Part A, which disallows your continued participation in a health savings account provided by your employer’s health plan. Continue reading
Apr 14 6 rules to help you make the best college decision By Alan Benson, Raimundo Esteva, Frank Levy It's that time of year again. If they haven't already, high school seniors are preparing to settle on their college choices by May 1. But then again, should they even go to college? Here to encourage them to go, with… Continue reading