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Original Medicare does not cover hearing aids or the exams for fitting them. Some Medicare Advantage plans, however, offer added benefits not covered by Original Medicare, including hearing services. Given the high out-of-pocket cost of hearing aids and their importance to overall health, anyone with hearing loss may want to consider all their options. ...

Retirement is essential, but where do you start? It can be tough because figuring out your budget isn't an exact science and your needs will vary, based on your goals and other factors. ...

Not long ago, we had to buy software applications to install on our computers; it’s called perpetual licensing. But for more than a decade, the software industry has been moving away from this business model and instead adding or outright replacing it with the subscription (leasing) format. ...

Editing and fine-tuning our home this time of year is evergreen for me with the added lens of cost versus need, being mindful as we sell or buy what is necessary to live a comfortable and stylish life. ...

The biggest scams are crypto rip-offs. Even worse, crypto recovery companies that request upfront fees are also scams. Typically, only banks and financial institutions can reverse charges and recover funds in certain crypto-related scenarios. ...

After receiving an inheritance, some people blow through it surprisingly quickly. Here are some mistakes people make when inheriting money and how to avoid them. ...

Some older adults are passing on their wealth to heirs while still alive. The growing popularity of “giving while living” comes as good fortune for the many young people who cannot afford a home. And for older homeowners, gifting home equity and other assets before death can be part of their estate planning strategy. ...

If you've been shopping the past week, you've probably seen signs on doorways and at cash registers, advertising Ohio's tax-free holiday. You've still got a couple of days (until midnight tomorrow) to take advantage of the tax break. ...