Medicare to Consider Lowering Part B Premiums | Kiplinger

Late last year, Medicare announced monthly premiums for Part B (medical coverage) would increase due to FDA approval of a controversial and expensive Alzheimer’s drug. The drug’s manufacturer has since cut the price in half, leading Medicare to reconsider its premium hike.

Colorado Lawmakers Know Where They Want to Direct Federal COVID Funding. They Just Have to Figure Out How. | The Colorado Sun

For months, three task forces of Colorado lawmakers have been discussing how best to spend $2.6 billion in COVID funds from the federal government. The legislature has until the end of 2024 to allocate the money, and the task forces recommend focusing on priorities like affordable housing, behavioral health and economic relief.

Interest Rates Are Expected to Rise in 2022 — Here are 4 Ways to Prepare | CNBC

The Federal Reserve is expected to raise a key interest rate — the federal funds rate — this year. Changes in that rate can lead to changes in other interest rates, like those you pay on credit cards, mortgages and other loans. Here are some smart money moves to consider while the federal rate is still low.

Don’t Let the Volatile Stock Market Rattle Your Retirement Savings Plan | Yahoo! Finance

The stock market has seen some wild ups and downs lately, which may cause some anxiety for people who have money invested in stocks. Nobody likes to see their account balance drop when the market dips, but good investment strategy and an eye on the long-term can help provide peace of mind during times of volatility.

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