A new study provides additional support for comprehensive germline genetic testing of affected women breast cancer. The study found that adherence to current restrictive guidelines on germline testing is missed by a significant number of women with pathogenic or potentially pathogenic (P/LP) variants, which would alter patient management. The study used a polygenic cancer panel … Read more
By ANNIE MILLERBERND from NerdWallet Personal loans provide fast, unsecured money that can pay off anything from home repairs to medical emergencies. Instead of asking for collateral like a house or a car, many prefer advanced lenders with strong credit and high incomes. But what if you do not meet the requirements of the lender? … Read more
Bank of England bought bonds after pension fund pleas Some UK pension funds have faced problematic margin calls BoE support is seen as giving an opportunity to build collateral The British government’s unfunded tax plan scared the markets LONDON/NEW YORK (Reuters) – Calls from the Bank of England began on Monday saying some British pension … Read more
(Keith Spetses) We’re likely less than two weeks away from knowing how high our Social Security checks will be in 2023. The Social Security Administration (SSA) plans to announce in mid-October. There has been a lot of predictions in recent months about the next cost-of-living adjustment (cola) will be. Of these, the most optimistic estimates … Read more
Hospital inpatients are paid through a unique system by most fee payers. If the hospital is less than 25 beds/critical access hospitals, there are a few different ways to help them stay in tip-top shape, which varies by insurance plan. After 44 years of healthcare reimbursement, each insurance plan’s individual coverage remains complex—especially for the … Read more
(Chuck Salita) With the market significantly down from all-time highs, the benefits of a dollar-cost averaging in a low-cost, broad-based stock index fund are becoming abundantly clear. By making regular investments every payday in this market, every dollar you invest buys a lot of stocks while stocks are down. This may not seem like much … Read more
(Chuck Salita) With the stock market plummeting throughout most of 2022, investors are rediscovering the risks involved in investing. The unfortunate truth is that your money is there Always At risk of experiencing some kind of loss, whether invested or not. As a result, it is very important that you put parts of your money … Read more
