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fromwww.cbc.ca
20 hours ago

Ontario doctors don't get paid when they treat uninsured patients. Here's how that might change | CBC News

Dr. Bernard Ho stated, "We see them all the time. And unfortunately, we're not paid for them," highlighting the ongoing issue of treating patients without health insurance in Toronto.
Toronto
fromA Philosopher's Blog
3 weeks ago

Student Loan Forgiveness 1: The Anger Argument Against It

The anger argument against student loan forgiveness posits that because federal student loan forgiveness would incite anger among some individuals, it becomes incorrect to proceed with it. This represents an appeal to anger fallacy, where emotion substitutes for actual evidence in forming an argument. Simply put, it erroneously assumes that anger is a valid measure of correctness.
Philosophy
fromBusiness Matters
3 weeks ago

Families face red tape nightmare with inheritance tax on pensions from 2027

"Despite significant pushback from the industry, pensions will now form part of inheritance tax calculations," he said. "This places yet another burden on grieving families."
UK politics
fromIrish Independent
4 weeks ago

A third of parents are getting into debt to pay back-to-school costs, credit union report warns

Over 60% of parents surveyed expressed significant financial burden due to back-to-school costs, with 33% of them going into debt averaging €376.
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Real estate
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

U.S. Cities Where Rent Eats All Your Income

Renting in America poses significant financial challenges, with average rents hitting $2,100 monthly according to Zillow.
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Alan Jackson sheds light on Karen Read's legal expenses in Vanity Fair interview

Karen Read was acquitted of murder and manslaughter charges after three years and two trials, facing over $5 million in legal fees.
fromRedfin | Real Estate Tips for Home Buying, Selling & More
1 month ago

The Top 10 Cities Where You Can Live Car-Free

The typical new car today costs almost $49,000 - near a record high. Used cars are also flirting with all-time highs. That's because car prices skyrocketed during the pandemic and have hardly fallen since, making car ownership one of the biggest financial burdens Americans face.
Alternative transportation
fromSocial Media Explorer
1 month ago

The True Price of Crime in America: What Taxpayers Are Really Paying For - Social Media Explorer

Spending on crime response varies dramatically from one state to another. For instance, California spends significantly more than states with less crime or smaller populations.
Social justice
Parenting
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

My mother and grandmother have no savings, and I'm bitter that I'll need to support them as they age

Financial responsibilities can shift unexpectedly within families, leading to frustration and an imbalance in parental roles.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Researchers say the true cost of prisons and jails is higher than many realize

The financial burden of having an incarcerated family member deeply impacts families, especially marginalized communities.
fromIndependent
3 months ago

Thousands of farm families face 'ticking Fair Deal time bomb'

Over 13,000 people with long-term land leases in Ireland may face nursing home fees exceeding €120,000 annually, creating a financial crisis.
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