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Navigating China's perilous health care system along the Street of Eternal Happiness
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May 6, 2013
China’s government has spent more than $125 billion on securing coverage for 95 percent of the country, but big problems remain. China remains a place where out-of-pocket costs can equal a year’s salary and where underpaid doctors expect a bribe before they perform surgery on you.
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'Chained CPI' hurts seniors
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Apr 10, 2013
Obama's proposal to recalculate the rate of inflation hurts seniors who spend more on health care than the rest of us.
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Why scammers like seniors
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Jul 13, 2012
Seniors are a prime target for scams, because they are less likely to report a scam. Learn why seniors are afraid to report fraud cases and how to avoid getting hoodwinked.
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Drinking and divorce among the baby boomers
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Jul 13, 2012
More long-term marriages are breaking up and a wine habit may benefit older women's bones.
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In the spotlight: Senior student debt
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Apr 6, 2012
People age 60 and older owe more than $36 billion in student loans. Tess discusses the latest debt bubble with Marketplace Education correspondent Amy Scott.
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