Thinking of dropping Medicare Advantage? Here’s why John Oliver and Suze Orman say you should. But are they right?

Thinking of dropping Medicare Advantage? Here’s why John Oliver and Suze Orman say you should. But are they right?

Every time they open enrollment in Medicare, millions of older adults struggle with the same annual dilemma: stay with their current plan or switch. Two influential voices—comedian John Oliver and personal finance expert Suze Orman—are making a strong case for ditching Medicare Advantage (MA). When high-profile figures offer such strong advice, it can be hard … Read more

The 79-year-old appliance chain is closing all locations, without bankruptcy

The 79-year-old appliance chain is closing all locations, without bankruptcy

When a restaurant closes, it generally has no financial impact on customers, unless they had a pre-paid catering order or paid an advance for a party or other event. However, when a retail chain closes, it can have a deeper financial impact. Customers may have ordered and paid for items that were not delivered, and … Read more

She lost $50,000 by quitting right before her 401(k) vested — now she says her boss, who’s also her boyfriend’s husband, should have warned her she’d lose

She lost ,000 by quitting right before her 401(k) vested — now she says her boss, who’s also her boyfriend’s husband, should have warned her she’d lose

Work and friendship can overlap without too much trouble – until money comes into the mix. That’s what a 35-year-old man is dealing with after his wife’s longtime boyfriend quit his job just before her benefits were due in full, then accused him of keeping quiet while she walked away with more than $50,000. In … Read more