Indiana lawmakers advance bills to ensure school funding

Laveta Brigham

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana lawmakers are expediting two similar bills intended to ensure schools receive full funding for all students, regardless of whether they are receiving instruction virtually or in the classroom due to the coronavirus pandemic. The draft bills were filed in the House and Senate at the start […]

Watch out for these coronavirus vaccine scams

Laveta Brigham

Don’t fall for these COVID-19 vaccine-related scams. Getty Images For the most up-to-date news and information about the coronavirus pandemic, visit the WHO website. Despite its many tribulations, 2020 ended on a high note: Two COVID-19 vaccines became available in December (and a third followed shortly, becoming available in January). […]

Didn’t get your relief payment yet? You aren’t alone

Laveta Brigham

Didn’t get your second relief check yet? You aren’t alone. While the IRS and Treasury have distributed the bulk of the anticipated $164 million in second-round of relief payments for Americans faster than the first time, millions have not gotten payments yet or found hiccups in the distribution. The latest […]

When might you get one?

Laveta Brigham

Joe Biden’s $2,000 stimulus checks: When might you get one? President-elect Joe Biden’s pitch this week for a quick, third round of coronavirus relief payments looks closer to becoming reality. Since last week, most Americans have been receiving their second COVID “stimulus checks,” for $600, after an attempt to raise […]

Health-Care Companies Shake Off Disrupters, Make Deals

Laveta Brigham

Health-care incumbents are making big moves right as would-be disrupters fade away. The new year has begun with a bang for deal makers. UnitedHealth Group , the largest publicly traded health insurer, announced a deal on Wednesday to buy health technology startup Change Healthcare for $8 billion in cash. Pharmacy […]

Watch for These Big Changes to Credit Cards in 2021

Laveta Brigham

By Sara Rathner The Covid-19 pandemic forced credit card companies to make dramatic changes in 2020, some of which will continue into 2021. Many issuers tightened their underwriting, leaving consumers with fewer card options to choose from if they had less-than-good credit. Balance transfer cards all but disappeared, with some […]

The Power (and Joy) of Being Prepared

Laveta Brigham

It takes quiet reflection and a little time to complete these forms. As I wrote my instructions for making health decisions, I wanted to offer guidance for the situations I might not imagine now. I thought the best way to do that was to include my thoughts about what I […]

What Are The Most Common Types Of Claims And How They Influence Car Insurance Rates

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Compare-autoinsurance.org (https://compare-autoinsurance.org/) announces a new blog post, “What Drivers Should Know About Car Insurance Claims” Compare-autoinsurance.org has launched a new blog post that explains how many car insurance claims a driver can make and if there are any restrictions. For more info and free car insurance quotes, visit https://compare-autoinsurance.org/what-drivers-should-know-about-car-insurance-claims/ Whatever […]