Medicare beneficiaries might get $200 to help with drug costs. Here's what we know so far
While the president said on Thursday that 33 million Medicare beneficiaries will each receive a $200 card to help pay for prescription drugs, details are slim.
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Unemployment benefits? Stimulus checks? Aid measures are in limbo as people's bills are still due
Even though Congress hasn't been able to reach a deal on another stimulus package, the bills are still due. Here's how to manage.
OSFI launches consultation on technology risks in the financial sector (Deadline: Dec 15)
OSFI Release Sep 15, 2020 OTTAWA, ON, Sept. 15, 2020 /CNW/ - Today the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI) launched a three-month consultation...
The Supreme Court may gut the Affordable Care Act. What's next?
The Supreme Court is expected to hear oral arguments in November in a case against the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare. The decade-old law...
Op-ed: The pandemic has forced firms to offer early retirement plans. Here’s what to consider before you decide to pack it in
Amid the pandemic downturn, some firms are offering early retirement to executives as part of efforts aimed at sparing the jobs of younger and less well...
A Roth IRA may help fund your home purchase. Here are the pros and cons
While you might be able to use up to $10,000 in Roth IRA earnings toward the purchase of a home — without paying taxes or penalties...
Global Risk Institute Report: Discussing Open Banking Regulation for Canada
Global Risk Institute Markos Zachariadis, University of Manchester Sep 24, 2020 Executive Summary: Data-sharing frameworks in financial services: Discussing open banking regulation for Canada Data-sharing frameworks...
Stimulus standoff: What could prompt Congress to send more financial aid to Americans
With Washington lawmakers still at odds over the next stimulus relief package, some question whether they should move on the initiatives they do agree on. While...
Ron Insana: For the first time ever, a recession could end with a bear market
Is it possible that good news will be very bad news for the "stay-at-home" tech stocks?
SkipTheDishes co-founders look to shake up banking as Neo Financial hits the market
Betakit Meagan Simpson Sep 23, 2020 Neo Financial, the new Canadian FinTech startup focused on challenging the status quo in banking, has begun rolling out its...
Taxes are about to rise for New Jersey millionaires. There aren’t many ways to duck the levies
Taxes may rise soon for the wealthiest households in the Garden State. Planning ahead to mitigate the blow is easier said than done. Here's why.
How to navigate volatile markets during retirement
Extreme bouts of market volatility, like those seen in U.S. stocks this year, can be harrowing for retirees. Financial advisors recommend embracing volatility as part of...
Medicare may not pay for early coronavirus vaccines without a legal fix
While the CARES Act provides that Medicare beneficiaries will face no cost-sharing for a Covid-19 inoculation once it's widely available, current regulations don't permit coverage for...
Grappling with childcare while working from home? How employers plan to help
As we head into the sixth month of remote work and learning, parents are finding themselves exhausted and frustrated. Employers see an opportunity to ramp up...