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Rising Healthcare Costs? Long-Term Care Insurance Can Be Your Financial Lifesaver

Most elderly Americans will ultimately require long-term care. And it's crucial to plan ahead for it because of the high expense of such treatment. If you don't, you can have fewer alternatives and impose an unfair burden on your friends and family in the event that you require care.

Apr 22, 2024 10:58 AM EDT

Rising Healthcare Costs? Long-Term Care Insurance Can Be Your Financial Lifesaver

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Hot Housing Market Cooling? Sell Now, But Prepare for Price Negotiation

The ideal time to sell for homeowners planning to sell this year is still in the spring, but you might want to modify your expectations.

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Why India Will Become the World's Next Economic Superpower

Amid the global discourse on emerging economic powerhouses, India's trajectory is drawing keen interest from observers worldwide. With a narrative often shadowed by the colossal growth story of China, India's economic journey presents a compelling case for its potential ascendancy to superpower status.

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All Work, No Joy? Americans Feel the Squeeze Despite Economic Gains (What's Missing?)

The U.S. economy is robust and healthy, according to analysts, as seen by the booming labor market, rising salaries, and reducing inflation. The issue is that Americans don't seem to get it.

Teenager gatecrashes Serena and Federer party

Despite boasting 34 grand slam singles titles between them, Serena Williams and Roger Federer were forced to share the spotlight with a 15-year-old at the U.S. Open on Tuesday as all three advanced to the second round.

Aug 27, 2014 09:31 AM EDT

Texas family to part ways with skeleton of mammoth found on its farm

A North Texas family, who discovered the skeleton of a 20,000- to 40,000-year-old mammoth while mining through sediment on their farm, is preparing to turn over the remains to a local museum.

Aug 27, 2014 09:24 AM EDT

From Texas, where everything is bigger, the 99-pack of beer

Beer packaging has just gotten a lot bigger in Texas, where a small brewery is launching a 99-pack of its "Peacemaker" ale.

Aug 27, 2014 09:20 AM EDT

WHO employee infected by Ebola to be flown to Hamburg for treatment

An employee of the World Health Organization (WHO) who contracted Ebola in Sierra Leone will be flown to the German city of Hamburg for treatment, a spokesman for the city said.

Aug 27, 2014 09:17 AM EDT

WHO urges stiff regulatory curbs on e-cigarettes

The World Health Organization (WHO) stepped up its war on "Big Tobacco" on Tuesday, calling for stiff regulation of electronic cigarettes as well as bans on indoor use, advertising and sales to minors.

Aug 26, 2014 10:22 AM EDT

Emmys exalt old favorites over TV's shiny newcomers

For all the talk about newcomers raising the game of television, the industry on Monday chose to bestow its top Emmys on the long-running shows "Breaking Bad" and "Modern Family" and long-time television actors who held off challenges from film stars.

Aug 26, 2014 10:16 AM EDT

For some history enthusiasts, World War One tributes go further

For some people fascinated by World War One, the poppies and wreath-laying of Remembrance day services and the commemorative events of solemn anniversaries like this year's centenary are not enough.

Aug 22, 2014 10:11 AM EDT

McIlroy struggles in opening round at The Barclays

Rory McIlroy's bid for a career first FedEx Cup got off to a disappointing start on Thursday as he shot a three-over par 74 in the first round at The Barclays, the opening tournament of the four-event playoffs.

Aug 21, 2014 02:28 PM EDT

Is it worth $100 to skip airport security lines?

Benet Wilson is one of the 2.5 million Americans who have paid a yearly fee to skip security lines at airports and thinks it's worth every penny she paid for a five-year membership in the Global Entry program offered by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection department.

Aug 20, 2014 03:28 PM EDT