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Author: Katie Wedell, USA TODAY

Money

Medicare Part D: Where you live can have a big impact on what you pay for drugs

October 9, 2022Katie Wedell, USA TODAYComments Off on Medicare Part D: Where you live can have a big impact on what you pay for drugs

For seniors with chronic medical conditions, a difference in geography could mean paying thousands more per year out-of-pocket for the same medicine.

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Sick leave policies get more attention after threat of railroad strike

September 20, 2022September 21, 2022Katie Wedell, USA TODAYComments Off on Sick leave policies get more attention after threat of railroad strike

Many people following the news of a potential railroad workers strike were shocked to learn that rail union members had zero paid leave for sick days.

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More people are paying for groceries with buy now, pay later apps as inflation pinches

September 14, 2022September 14, 2022Katie Wedell, USA TODAYComments Off on More people are paying for groceries with buy now, pay later apps as inflation pinches

Consumers are increasingly using buy now, pay later apps to cover the cost of their rising food bills amid high inflation.

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Looming railroad strike could be ‘economic disaster,’ impacting consumers from all angles

September 12, 2022Katie Wedell, USA TODAYComments Off on Looming railroad strike could be ‘economic disaster,’ impacting consumers from all angles

A railroad strike could begin Friday, which experts warn would shut down 30% of the country’s freight and halt many passenger and commuter trains.

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‘Predatory’ payday loan scammers thrive with stolen data, BBB says. What to watch out for.

August 31, 2022Katie Wedell, USA TODAYComments Off on ‘Predatory’ payday loan scammers thrive with stolen data, BBB says. What to watch out for.

New report from Better Business Bureau warns consumers of numerous ways scammers have found a home within the shadows of the payday loan industry.

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Why are some people so angry about Biden’s loan forgiveness program?

August 25, 2022August 26, 2022Katie Wedell, USA TODAYComments Off on Why are some people so angry about Biden’s loan forgiveness program?

President Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan has sparked a wave of resentment from people who paid off their student loans in the past.

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More than 20 million Americans are behind on their utility bills

August 25, 2022Katie Wedell, USA TODAYComments Off on More than 20 million Americans are behind on their utility bills

More than 20 million households – about 1 in 6 American homes – are currently behind on their utility bills.

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Why 30% of Americans haven’t been to the dentist since before the pandemic

August 19, 2022August 19, 2022Katie Wedell, USA TODAYComments Off on Why 30% of Americans haven’t been to the dentist since before the pandemic

Nearly 1 in 3 Americans haven’t been to the dentist since before the COVID-19 pandemic began. Why?

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$300 more for the same insulin: The Medicare rule that makes pump users pay more

August 4, 2022August 4, 2022Katie Wedell, USA TODAYComments Off on $300 more for the same insulin: The Medicare rule that makes pump users pay more

A diabetic new to Medicare was shocked to learn that her insulin costs more because she uses a pump to deliver it.

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Buy now, pay later refunds on apps like Afterpay, Affirm, Klarna frustrate consumers

July 21, 2022Katie Wedell, USA TODAYComments Off on Buy now, pay later refunds on apps like Afterpay, Affirm, Klarna frustrate consumers

As buy now, pay later apps increase in popularity, so do the number of complaints from consumers as refunds and returns are difficult to navigate.

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