The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services announced Friday that 64 Part B drugs will have a reduced price for Medicare patients at the pharmacy counter in the first quarter of 2025. CMS said patients may save between $1 and $10,818 per day on co-insurance costs for the Part B drugs included on the list….
Year-end car deals aren’t just for new cars and trucks – smart shoppers in the used car market can leverage new car specials for big savings. Used car prices have been steadily declining, and the timing couldn’t be better to secure a great deal. Here’s how to use market trends and negotiation tools to your…
Staff Writer Maine’s renewable energy landscape continues to evolve, with five new community solar farms now operational across the state, producing nearly 25 megawatts (MW) of clean energy. These projects, managed by Ampion Renewable Energy, provide tangible benefits for the environment and electricity consumers, generating over 28 million kilowatt-hours (kWh) of clean energy annually while…
On a balmy evening in 2023 on the east coast of Spain, Olivier Acuña sat at his computer to transfer his life savings to another cryptocurrency wallet, as he had done hundreds of times before. “Sending crypto always induces anxiety,” Acuña told CoinDesk. This rang painfully true that night. As soon as Acuña hit send,…
We recently published a list of 10 AI News That Broke the Internet. In this article, we are going to take a look at where QUALCOMM Incorporated (NASDAQ:QCOM) stands against other AI news that broke the Internet. As AI continues to evolve, its influence on business will be undeniable, reshaping industries with smarter, more efficient…
Walmart Canada just launched its “Holiday Helpers” campaign, inspired by the “Elf on the Shelf” figurines, to make shopping easier, more affordable, and more fun for families. The initiative, developed in partnership with Canadian advertising and PR agency Cossette, highlights Walmart associates as spirited elves, transforming everyday shopping moments into magical, larger-than-life adventures through unexpected and…
Just like earning interest on a savings account, account bonuses are usually taxed as income. Be on the lookout for a Form 1099 from the bank at the end of the year. Even if you don’t receive this form, you can declare the bonus as additional income on Form 1040 Schedule 1 or in your…
Aspen School District Superintendent Tharyn Mulberry, seen here in an Aspen Daily News file photo, said survey results about potential cost-saving measures will set an agenda for the district moving forward as it looks to rebuild its reserves. Aspen Daily News file Aspen School District administrators, staff and parents suggested increasing class sizes, reevaluating staffing…
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Alabama families are two weeks away from being able to apply for new educational opportunities as the state prepares to launch its first education savings account program. Applications open Jan. 2 for the Creating Hope and Opportunity for Our Students’ Education Act, which aims to give families more choice over how and…
Drs Producoes | E+ | Getty Images The average 401(k) savings rate, including employee deferrals and company contributions, continued to climb in 2023, a new industry survey reported. In 2023, the average combined savings rate was 12.7%, up from 12.1% in 2022, with employees deferring 7.8% of pay and companies adding 4.9%, according to the…
