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What the longest bull market in history means for the economy and your investments

By Gretchen Frazee

Wednesday marked the longest bull market in the stock market's history, and financial analysts say the economy is strong enough that the gains could continue.

Why does my Medicare plan charge me more for my medication?

By Philip Moeller

It’s often possible to find individual drugs that cost less than what you’d pay in a Part D plan.

The U.S. needs more doctors. Is free medical school the answer?

By Gretchen Frazee

Universities are addressing a current shortfall of primary care doctors -- and the threat of a broader physician shortage within the next 15 years -- by taking new and dramatic steps that could reshape medical training across the nation.

Venezuela knocks 5 zeros off its currency. Will anything change?

By Larisa Epatko

In an effort to curb soaring inflation in Venezuela, President Nicolas Maduro shaved five zeros off the value of the bolivar. Is it enough? We asked several analysts to explain.

The economic principle that powers this kidney donor market

By Paul Solman

A hundred thousand Americans are on a waiting list for a kidney from a deceased donor. But another option is the paired-organ exchange, which allows living kidney donors who are not a match with their intended recipient to network with…

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Hackers are preparing an ‘unlimited’ ATM cash heist. Here’s how to protect yourself

By Gretchen Frazee

The FBI is warning of an impending cyber scheme that could steal millions of dollars from ATMs around the world.

What to ask about your employer health coverage after age 65

By Philip Moeller

In too many cases, it’s clear that people didn’t seek help from their employer plans or even think to ask how they worked with Medicare.

The U.S. needs more home care workers. Is this the solution?

America's home care shortage is critical, and growing. The industry's shortage seems to be driven by low wages, few benefits and a lack of respect for workers, 90 percent of whom are women. Would giving them more responsibilities and more…

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Opinion: Positive growth? State income data paints an uneven picture

By John Komlos

Half of the states in the U.S. experienced a decline in real median household income between 2000 and 2016.

Opinion: The link between more seniors filing for bankruptcy and the unraveling social safety net

By Philip Moeller

Even as current support programs fall short of meeting retiree needs, Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid spending for older Americans is projected to take an ever-larger bite of total federal spending.