Low-income people who have diabetes and who do not have health insurance have trouble affording the cost of their care. According to the American Diabetes Association, the average medical costs that are incurred by people who have diabetes is $16,750 per year. People who have diabetes have medical costs that are approximately 2.3 times higher than people who do not suffer from the condition. Poor people should understand different programs that might help to pay for the costs of diabetes care and treatment.

If you smoke, you’re most likely tired of people trying to convince you that you should quit. What your well-meaning critics probably haven’t told you, however, is that your smoking habit could impact your Medicare. What will your tobacco usage mean for your benefits and eligibility? Here’s what to know as changing policies transform the way Medicare operates.

Statistics paint a disturbing picture about the ever-escalating costs of health care. The fear of rising costs is complicated by the fear of losing medical deductions under Trump’s tax plan. Middle-class citizens are especially concerned about their ability to deduct medical expenses.

It’s that time of year again when Medicare changes are happening – and if you’re living with diabetes, it’s important to familiarize yourself with what changes may impact the way you manage your diabetes.  Don’t miss out on your chance to switch or update your plan, as the 2019 Medicare enrollment period ends December 7.

Navigating Medicare can be confusing and challenging — understanding all the government rules, coverage details, and staying on top of deadlines is incredibly tough. And if you don’t make the right choices, you could end paying high premiums out-of-pocket costs.

Some people over the age of 50 fear starting their own businesses because of concerns about financial security, their ages and the general misconception that entrepreneurship is the exclusive province of talented code writers around the age of 20. Contrary to popular opinion, people older than 50 are more successful when starting their own businesses.