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Lessons for the U.S. from Japan's Lost Decade

Facing an economic downturn in the 1990s, Japan racked up debt. America should not repeat that mistake.

Reason

The Real Economic Catastrophe Will Be Caused by the U.S. Debt

Should we blame Biden and the politicians applauding him for their unwillingness to address our looming fiscal disaster?

Reason

Democrats should run on a progressive economic agenda. Americans are ready

Campaigning on an economic agenda that speaks to the needs of working families is a winning formula for Kamala Harris

The Guardian - US

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Medicare Recipients Can Now Use Amazon Pharmacy's RxPass

Amazon has changed its $5 RxPass prescription service to include Medicare beneficiaries — but you’ll still need an Amazon Prime membership.

Kiplinger

Senior doctor with no plan to retire says 'everyone should be bulk-billed'

'Now those babies are grown up and I'm seeing them as parents.'

Newcastle Herald

Food and exercise can treat depression as well as a psychologist, our study found. And it’s cheaper

Around 3.2 million Australians live with depression.

The Conversation

The good news is most of us pay low effective tax rates on an extra day’s work, even including means tests and childcare

Australia’s top marginal tax rate is 47% (45% plus Medicare levy), but some of us face a so-called effective marginal tax rate that’s much higher.

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Does Medicare cover knee and hip replacement surgery?

The average age to receive a knee or hip replacement is 65 making these surgeries common among Medicare beneficiaries.

Fortune

Scammers are targeting myGov accounts during tax time. How can users protect their ATO refunds?

Criminals change phone and email details to prevent users from receiving myGov notifications – before altering tax returns and bank account details

The Guardian - AU

Vice President Harris Criticizes Project 2025 Agenda

Vice President Kamala Harris criticizes Project 2025, linked to Trump, for potential harm to middle class and social programs.

Top News

New blood test for colorectal cancer approved by FDA

Scientists hope a new blood test for colorectal cancer could improve screening rates.

LiveScience

Aurora australis may be visible, BoM says – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

FDA Approves Shield Blood Test for Colon Cancer Screening

With the FDA's approval, it is very likely that private insurance companies and Medicare will cover the cost of the blood test, making it more accessible for patients.

International Business Times

Three Changes to Medicare on the Horizon for 2025

Medicare beneficiaries will see a few changes in 2025, including on costs.

Kiplinger

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The Guardian - US

Harris campaign centers healthcare and abortion rights: ‘If she wins, it’s because of Dobbs’

Vice-president emphasizes bodily autonomy and affordable care as experts expect Democrats to remain on offense

Kiplinger

How to Hire a Caregiver: Tips for Finding the Right Fit

When a loved one needs a little (or a lot of) help, take heart. You have options. Here's where to start looking for the support you need.

Roll Call

Sanders may bring his populist brand to powerful Finance panel - Roll Call

Unabashed progressive Sen. Bernie Sanders is hinting at throwing his hat in the ring for a soon-to-be-open Senate Finance Committee seat.

Fortune

Medicare has a new pilot program to help people with dementia. Here’s how it works

Medicare's GUIDE program is creating a system of free caregiving navigators for beneficiaries who have dementia.

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How much does the government spend on Medicare?

In 2023, the federal government spent about $848.2 billion on Medicare, accounting for 14% of total federal spending.

Fortune

Who is eligible for both Medicare and Medicaid? These are the requirements

People very limited financial resources may qualify for Medicaid to help pay for health costs not covered by Medicare.

Kiplinger

Medicare Upgrades Could Disqualify Your Private Plan

If you're delayed taking Medicare because you have employer coverage, changes ahead may disqualify your plan.

Kiplinger

Avoid These Tax Surprises When Selling a Vacation Home

How to avoid certain tax surprises when you sell a vacation home.

The Independent UK

Republicans are quietly pushing to defund transgender healthcare - and not just for minors

For a year and a half, GOP lawmakers have been stealthily adding amendements to government appropriations bills, which are key to funding major government departments, to ban any federal money being used for gender transition procedures. This will dramatically curtail trans people’s access to medical care — just like the…

Top News

Trump Outlines Second Term Promises At RNC

Former President Trump's RNC speech highlighted promises on economy, jobs, taxes, and immigration for a potential second term.

Fortune

Does Medicare pay for dementia care? Here's what coverage you can expect for treatments and therapies

Medicare and Medicare Advantage provide some coverage for dementia, beginning with the diagnosis.

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