This week’s top story: Getting a second opinion can help ward off misdiagnosis. In other news: What to know about pet insurance, 6 tips for the FAFSA delay, and questions you aren’t asking, but should during open enrollment.
Getting a Second Opinion Can Help Ward Off Misdiagnosis
Each year, diagnostic error leads to about 371,000 U.S. deaths. A second opinion is one potential cure.
Adopting a Rescue Dog? Here’s What to Know About Pet Insurance
Pet insurance isn’t right for everyone. For example, it can be pricey if you’re adopting a senior dog.
Applying to College Early Decision? 6 Tips for the FAFSA Delay
With the timing and size of financial aid packages in question for the 2024-25 academic year, consider early action or regular decision instead.
Questions You Aren’t Asking (but Should) During Open Enrollment
From drug coverage to deductibles, here are the things to consider when you’re choosing health insurance for 2024.
Today’s top story: Start 2021 off strong with these smart money moves. Also in the news: What COVID-related credit card help is available in 2021, how businesses can apply for a second PPP loan, and Medicare Advantage open enrollment begins. 
Today’s top story: How to get your parent off the hook for your student loans. Also in the news: A new episode of the Smart Money podcast on open enrollment and HSA vs. HFA, getting a side gig while on unemployment, and 5 financial moves you need to make before the end of 2020
Today’s top story: Employers who chip in on your student loans. Also in the news: Six unexpected things you can find on sale on Black Friday, how to sign up for ACA health insurance for 2020, and spending tips for millennials can help anyone who would like to survive the holidays without debt.
Today’s top story: What to do if your parents need financial help. Also in the news: Why no new debt is the best holiday gift to your family, AmEx cardholders report account shutdowns, and why you should get a health insurance cost estimate even if you’re not buying coverage.
Today’s top story: How to choose the right health plan. Also in the news: Your data is out there: how to take action, 7 retirement savings mistakes financial advisors see too often, and what to do if you haven’t filed your taxes in years.