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You’re not helpless against cybercrime
National Cybersecurity Awareness month began auspiciously with the disclosure by JP Morgan Chase through a required SEC filing that the massive data breach it suffered this summer involved more than 76 million households and 7 million small businesses. There is…
‘A gift, not a disability.’ Father, autistic son publish children’s book
John Walker, 35, of Portsmouth, lives with autism and sees it as “a gift not a disability.” John’s father, Al Walker agrees, “People living with autism have so much to give. We need to let them shine.” “Shine” is precisely…
Five retirement questions with Sen. Ron Wyden
U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., the chairman of the Senate Committee on Finance, recently held hearings on the “retirement crisis” facing the nation. USA TODAY retirement columnist Rodney Brooks talked to the senator about why he is worried about the ability of…
Viewpoint: Courts Leave Data Breach Victims Nearly Powerless
So far, 2014 has been the year of the data breach. But despite the rise in privacy violations nationwide, state and federal courts are leaving victims of privacy breaches largely powerless. Recent court decisions addressing data breach cases have resulted in…
Lung cancer screening found cost-effective for Medicare
Bruce S. Pyenson, from Milliman Inc. in New York City, and colleagues estimated the cost and cost-effectiveness (cost per life-year saved) of LDCT lung cancer screening in the Medicare population at high risk for lung cancer. Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) beneficiary…
AdviceIQ: The 401(k) ignorance factor
Too many Americans don’t understand how their 401(k) plans work, and how to take full advantage of this excellent retirement savings vehicle. Such neglect is very harmful to their long-term well-being. In a defined contribution (DC) plan such as a 401(k), a chunk…
Guide to Life: Switching Medicare plan could save you money
With the annual Medicare open-enrollment period nearing, many senior citizens might be thinking, “I’m not sure a change is worth the headache.” As tempted as enrollees might be to stick with their existing plans, however, experts strongly advise against doing so.…
Medicare enrollment help available
People who have or qualify for Medicare coverage can get free help during open enrollment from Oct. 15 through Dec. 7. CLAIM, Missouri’s free Medicare counseling program, provides free, confidential advice at Primaris, 200 N. Keene St. Certified volunteers will be…
7 Myths You Probably Believe About Social Security
When it comes to retirement planning, there’s a lot of focus on saving and investing for retirement, and rightfully so. After all, this is the piece of your retirement plan that you have the most control over. But another significant…
Norway ranks No. 1, Afghanistan last, in quality of life for over-60s
Norway on top of the world in quality of life for the elderly, U.S. in eighth place. No country takes better care of its seniors than Norway, where those over 60 enjoy social security bankrolled by the nation’s oil wealth and…