Since 2018, Medicare Advantage Plans have had flexibility in what they cover, as the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 allowed plans to expand coverage to include Special Supplemental Benefits for the Chronically Ill. Supplementary benefits can cover things not directly related to health for people with chronic illnesses, if the services make them healthier or improve their function. Unfortunately, a ...
Since 2018, Medicare Advantage Plans have had flexibility in what they cover, as the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 allowed plans to expand coverage to include Special Supplemental Benefits for the Chronically Ill. Supplementary benefits can cover things not directly related to health for people with chronic illnesses, if the services make them healthier or improve their function. Unfortunately, a new CMS rule that's going into effect in 2026 is prohibiting some common services that could accomplish this goal, despite Medicare Advantage plans trying to cover them -- including one increasingly popular treatment. Image source: Getty Images. Continue reading
(RTTNews) - Inspire Medical Systems Inc. (INSP) on Monday reported preliminary revenue results for the fourth quarter and full year 2025 and issued its initial revenue outlook for fiscal 2026. The company also announced the appointment of Matt Osberg as executive vice president a
(RTTNews) - Inspire Medical Systems Inc. (INSP) on Monday reported preliminary revenue results for the fourth quarter and full year 2025 and issued its initial revenue outlook for fiscal 2026. The company also announced the appointment of Matt Osberg as executive vice president a
Wave Of Costly Copper Thefts Threatens Public Safety, Experts Say Authored by Allen Stein via The Epoch Times, With copper prices at new highs, attacks on communications and power networks have sharply increased, and telecommunications companies, power suppliers, and construction firms are sounding the alarm. Copper was trading at roughly $6 per pound or $12,000 a ton at midday on Jan. 7, a more t...
Wave Of Costly Copper Thefts Threatens Public Safety, Experts Say Authored by Allen Stein via The Epoch Times, With copper prices at new highs, attacks on communications and power networks have sharply increased, and telecommunications companies, power suppliers, and construction firms are sounding the alarm. Copper was trading at roughly $6 per pound or $12,000 a ton at midday on Jan. 7, a more than 30 percent year-over-year increase, according to industry analyst MarketWatch. The increase in price contributed to the more than 15,540 copper theft incidents in 2025, according to a report by the U.S. Telecommunication Association. The volume of thefts during the first half of the year was double the previous period. “Today, bad actors typically target communications lines in search of copper,” the report stated. “They steal encased copper cables and cut them into short lengths before burning them to remove the sheathing to reveal the raw copper inside.” Copper thefts have caused entire buildings to lose power and left some streets without lights. On Dec. 30, 2025, a copper theft in Elysian Park silenced the radios of Los Angeles Department of Transportation Officers, cutting off their communication and leaving them without emergency support. In October, thieves stole $50,000 worth of copper wire from a telephone pole in Mission Hills, Los Angeles, disrupting service for Frontier and AT&T customers. Police later apprehended two suspects allegedly linked to the crime. In late January 2025, Solano Widenmann Leadership Academy in Vallejo, California, lost power, but it was no ordinary outage. Thieves slipped into the building at night, stripped it of copper, and left behind a costly mess that shuttered the public K–8 school for two days and cost $200,000 in repairs. Powerlines in Los Angeles on April 4, 2024. John Fredricks/The Epoch Times In December 2025, the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office in Maryland arrested three people linked to a copper theft ring responsible for...
watch now VIDEO 5:02 05:02 Building a tax efficient portfolio Power Lunch Retail investors may already be preparing for the start of the 2026 tax filing season , which the IRS announced this week will begin on Jan. 26. Using tax-efficient investing strategies throughout the year can help minimize an investor's tax burden and optimize their portfolio's value for years to come, says Bill Harris, the...
watch now VIDEO 5:02 05:02 Building a tax efficient portfolio Power Lunch Retail investors may already be preparing for the start of the 2026 tax filing season , which the IRS announced this week will begin on Jan. 26. Using tax-efficient investing strategies throughout the year can help minimize an investor's tax burden and optimize their portfolio's value for years to come, says Bill Harris, the founder and CEO of Evergreen Wealth, a financial advisory firm focused on maximizing after-tax wealth. More from Your Money: Here's a look at more stories on how to manage, grow and protect your money for the years ahead. Fraud cost older adults up to $81.5 billion in 2024 — more lost at least $100,000 VantageScore's CEO: Average credit score is masking signs of financial distress What December's Fed rate cut means for your money Student loan borrowers have 'a limited time' to leave payment pause Uncertainty over ACA subsidies persists as enrollment deadline looms 401(k) changes for 2026 —one is 'impactful' for high earners, CFP says Keeping your 401(k) when you retire is getting easier. What you need to know At 22, she found $200,000 in debt in her name. It took a decade to get it removed How Social Security services may change with three bills before Congress Student loan borrowers, including higher earners, may soon qualify for lower bills Those include assessing which types of accounts you use for different investments, and being strategic about how and when you sell. Tax-aware financial planning is the "single most important factor in investing that you can control," said Harris, an entrepreneur who has held roles as CEO of PayPal, Intuit and Personal Capital. However, most people don't plan ahead when it comes to taxes and their investments, he said. "There's a difference between should do's and must do's. We 'must' file our taxes. We 'should' plan our taxes," said Harris. Here are some changes to tax-advantaged retirement accounts to be aware of, and important steps...
Maybe it's the euphoria of the S&P 500 being at an all-time high, but I'm excited about investing in stocks right now. One might think that there are no good opportunities left, given that the market is up so much already. But I'm having a hard time narrowing things down to just my best ideas. After some reflection, I've landed on my five favorite stocks to buy right now: language-learning platfor...
Maybe it's the euphoria of the S&P 500 being at an all-time high, but I'm excited about investing in stocks right now. One might think that there are no good opportunities left, given that the market is up so much already. But I'm having a hard time narrowing things down to just my best ideas. After some reflection, I've landed on my five favorite stocks to buy right now: language-learning platform Duolingo (NASDAQ: DUOL) , home-improvement retailer Floor & Decor (NYSE: FND) , restaurant chain Wingstop (NASDAQ: WING) , financial-technology (fintech) provider Shift4 Payments (NYSE: FOUR) , and Latin America's MercadoLibre (NASDAQ: MELI) . Image source: Getty Images. Continue reading