Jun 01 My Medicare only provides minimal coverage out of state. What should I do? By Philip Moeller For Medicare recipients who go back and forth between living in two states, getting comprehensive health care coverage can be tricky. Continue reading
Jun 01 Column: Why protecting the family finances means putting Mom in charge By Kimberly Palmer There’s a simple reason why moms need to be the ones to take charge of the household finances: The chances are high that at some point they are going to be calling the shots on their own. Continue reading
May 31 Watch 53:04 PBS NewsHour full episode May 31, 2016 By PBS News Hour Tuesday on the NewsHour, Donald Trump attacks the media for questioning his donations to veterans. Also: Why migrant deaths on the Mediterranean are rising, violence flares in Brazil’s slums months before the Olympics, torrential rains leave Texas submerged, Obama prepares… Continue watching
May 31 Watch To cut costs and strengthen public schools, Vermont plans massive consolidation By PBS News Hour In Vermont, voters will decide next week whether to okay the largest public school reorganization in 125 years. A new ballot measure would merge smaller schools and do away with perks that let parents use tax dollars to send their… Continue watching
May 31 The best insurance policy on Earth: waiting until 70 to take Social Security By Paul Solman Viewing Social Security as an investment is economically blockheaded. Instead, think of Social Security as an insurance policy. Continue reading
May 30 Watch 54:20 PBS NewsHour full episode May 30, 2016 By PBS News Hour Monday on the NewsHour, the Iraqi government steps up efforts to recapture the city of Fallujah from the Islamic State. Also: Amy Walter and Tamara Keith talk politics, Hulk Hogan’s legal battle with Gawker raises questions about media ethics, emphasizing… Continue watching
May 30 I've fallen on hardship. Should I take Social Security early? By Laurence Kotlikoff Boston University economist Larry Kotlikoff answers readers' Social Security questions. Continue reading
May 28 Watch 24:50 PBS NewsHour Weekend full episode May 28, 2016 By PBS News Hour On this episode for Saturday, May 28, a war with the Islamic State appears to be escalating on two fronts and the number of migrants crossing from Libya to Europe is surging. Later, hear how South Dakota is trying to… Continue watching
May 28 Watch 9:38 How South Dakota is luring attorneys to remote areas By Christopher Booker, Connie Kargbo As more and more states struggle with declining rural populations, these areas are experiencing an acute challenge in hiring and retaining lawyers. PBS NewsHour Weekend correspondent Christopher Booker travels to South Dakota to find out about a state program that… Continue watching