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Which Medicare plans cover emergency care overseas?

Medicare does not cover emergency medical care during foreign travel. It is an added benefit that a supplemental plan (Medigap) provides.

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30 summertime money mistakes you’re probably making

You certainly don’t want to pay for those mistakes the rest of the year. So, to maintain your financial well-being while still enjoying summer, avoid making these money mistakes.

How elected officials have made millions by being in office

The salary for the president of the United States is $400,000, while the VP earns $230,700. Although that’s not chump change, some of the politicians who have held these esteemed positions have been able to parlay their time in the White House into millions.

 
Nevada’s 32 venomous creatures: Stay safe with these tips

Nevada’s venomous rattlesnakes, Gila monsters and scorpions all can bite or sting. Here are tips to have positive interactions with wildlife in your backyard or hiking.

Restaurants can make up to 500% on some menu items

A restaurant has to factor in overhead costs when it prices out a menu to remain solvent, but certain items provide restaurants with more opportunity to overprice than others. You might choose to do a little more home cooking after finding out these restaurant secrets.

Bridge jobs can help you weather a recession

In a few short months, more than 40 million Americans have lost work. That is not to say your career goals are no longer attainable — just that reality of the current job market needs to be factored into your game plan.

Federal loans open again for small businesses, freelancers

The Small Business Administration began accepting new applications Monday, June 15, via its website, and funds are available on a first-come-first-served basis. Applications are also open to small business owners who employ no more than 500 workers.

7 inexpensive ways you can celebrate Father’s Day

Father’s Day is June 21, and even though states are reopening after COVID-19 shutdowns, this year’s holiday will probably look different than before.

Bulk buying: Get more value for your money

If you have a large family, I probably don’t have to tell you about the advantages of buying 25-pound bags of rice or multipack bottles of shampoo at your local warehouse store. But if you’re single or have just a few mouths to feed, you may have avoided buying things in bulk.

18 online shopping traps, scams to be alert for

Although shopping online doesn’t always result in identity theft, there are other risks, too. You might lose money, get a bogus product or not get anything at all — and you might even be convinced to spend more than you planned to.