Ryan budget plan: Medicare reform to offset tax cuts for the rich
The GOP plan to cut spending by $5 trillion in 10 years includes cutting Medicare and making the Bush administration's tax cuts permanent.
Wednesday, April 6th, 2011 by By Thomas Hart
Blue Shield of California audit deems 59% rate hikes reasonable
Some insurance customers in California are facing rate hikes of up to 59 percent. Though the state can review, it does not have legal recourse.
Friday, March 4th, 2011 by By Mary Rice
Senate passes 1099 repeal, rejects health care repeal as expected
The 1099 rule was viewed by both parties as a burden to small business, but they remain bitterly opposed on health care reform ...
Thursday, February 3rd, 2011 by By Thomas Hart
How Can Your Credit Score Be Saved With Something As Simple As A Payday Loan?
Millions of people every year fall short on various bills and lose credit points. Payday loans are a no credit check option that can ease the pain.
House Republicans launch quixotic repeal of health care reform
A Republican majority passed a bill to repeal health care reform, “Repealing the Job-Killing Health Care Law Act.” It won't pass the Senate.
Thursday, January 20th, 2011 by By Thomas Hart
House Republicans eager to vote on repeal of health care reform
House Republicans with a new majority want to launch the 112th Congress with a vote to repeal health care reform before State of the Union.
Monday, January 3rd, 2011 by By Thomas Hart
Death panels sneak in under the radar as a Medicare regulation
A Medicare rule paying doctors to give advice about end-of-life care has conservatives spreading paranoia about death panels once again ...
Monday, December 27th, 2010 by By Thomas Hart
Facts About Installment Loans Everyone Should Know Before Applying Online
Are installment loans online safe and secure? Is applying a big hassle with tons of hoops to jump through? We have the facts you want to know.
Judge rules new health care laws unconstitutional
Henry Hudson, a Federal District Court Judge in Virginia, has ruled new health care laws unconstitutional. The fate of the laws is unknown.
Monday, December 13th, 2010 by By Peter Stone
Medical loss ratio rules could pay insurance rebates to millions
Health and Human Services announced new rules establishing the minimum amount of premium revenues insurers must spend on patient care.
Monday, November 22nd, 2010 by By Thomas Hart
Key provisions of new health care law go into effect Sept. 23
Provisions of health care reform designed to curb abuses by health insurance companies kicked in Sept. 23 for new plans.
Wednesday, September 22nd, 2010 by By Thomas Hart
How To Get A Cash Advance Without Providing Collateral or Submitting To A Credit Check
Credit checks can hurt your credit score and providing collateral for a loan is an unneccessary risk which can be avoided.
Amendments to ease health care 1099 reporting die partisan death
Amendments to the 1099 rule of health care reform didn't survive in the Senate, where partisan warfare is more important than good policy.
Tuesday, September 14th, 2010 by By Thomas Hart
Big costs result when patient re-admission is required
Medicare patients are bouncing back into hospitals in big numbers, says the New England Journal of Medicine. It's bad for the health care system.
Saturday, August 21st, 2010 by By Steve Tarlow
Social Security Administration has cause for insecurity
The Social Security Administration will run a deficit by the end of the year. They have more payments to make than to collect. READ MORE...
Friday, August 6th, 2010 by By Peter Stone
How Personal Loans Online Can Prevent Your FICO Credit Score From Going Down
Traditional loans require a credit check which puts a hard inquiry on your credit report which in many cases lowers your overall credit rating.
Federal agents raid Medicare fraud operations
Federal agents raided medicare fraud operations in five states, charging 94 people for stealing more than $251 million from the Medicare system.
Friday, July 16th, 2010 by By Thomas Hart
Donald Berwick recess appointment denies GOP political points
Donald Berwick was appointed to lead Medicare while Congress is in recess, denying Republicans the chance to whip up the right wing base...
Wednesday, July 7th, 2010 by By Thomas Hart
White House budget man, Peter Orszag, to step down
Head of the Office of Management and Budget, Peter Orszag, will be leaving the White House. What did he do while he was there? READ ON...
Tuesday, June 22nd, 2010 by By Mary Rice
How To Use Short Term Loans To Get Through a Budget Crisis Wisely
Everyone finds themsevles in a budget crisis from time to time and short term loans are only the answer in some circumstances when used wisely.
Employer health care costs rising despite health care reform bill
Rising employer health care costs in the next year despite health care reform are passed along to workers in the form of higher deductibles.
Monday, June 14th, 2010 by By Thomas Hart
Health care reform: AT&T seeks profit by denying benefits
Health care reform has inspired AT&T to consider increasing its profits by billions of dollars by denying employees health insurance. READ ON...
Thursday, May 6th, 2010 by By Thomas Hart
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