Finance

Even though many of us treat our pets like members of the family, only four percent of dog owners and one percent of cat owners have pet insurance. These animals, who are our daily companions for years or even decades, are vulnerable to illness and accidents just like humans. Anyone who would like to save money in case of an emergency should consider pet insurance a necessity. Pet insurance covers some or all your pet’s emergency medical bills and will cover costs associated with a lost or missing pet.

Every year, Medicare introduces new changes to seniors’ health insurance coverage. If you’re age 65 or older, you can learn everything you need to know about this essential window with a search online. Fortunately, during this period – which runs from October 15 to December 7 each year – gives you the chance to change […]

Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disorder and is the third most common type of arthritis behind osteoarthritis and gout. In the U.S., an estimated 1.3 million Americans suffer from RA. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Americans who had any form of arthritis suffered $303.5 billion in losses that were attributable to their diseases. People who are financially disadvantaged could have a significantly more difficult time treating RA because of a lack of medical coverage or other financial assistance.

There’s no point in burying the lede. The United States has one of the worst (if not the worst) healthcare systems out there. We pay the most and get the least in our health outcomes. Study after study has confirmed that compared to health systems around the world, we come in last. There, I’ve said it.