Retired veteran faces debt and housing limits with scooter transport
A disabled retiree laments debt after buying a van with a rear ramp to move a scooter. With $300 left monthly after housing, insurance, and debts, she worries about gas, food, and medical costs. She seeks relief like bankruptcy or higher income, noting subsidized housing raises rent with earned income. A counselor cautions about credit limits and vehicle priority for medical needs.
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Veterans Administration
Online bill pay grows as banks offer speed and ease
Banks highlight online bill payment as a convenient feature with faster access to accounts, scheduling options, and guaranteed, on time payments. Costs vary by bank, with some offering free services while others charge per statement or per bill. Users can cancel or modify payments anytime, even if computer fails.
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New York
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Controversial Hot Issues and Stock Picks
The reader discusses speculative plays on Cee Two and Eckerds with $29,000, asking for share counts and opinions. Broker tactics and a harsh critique of Burger King and Eckerds are noted, along with Penney’s 2000 loss and debt concerns. Diageo PLC is cited as owning multiple brands including Burger King, Pillsbury, and Smirnoff.
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Diageo PLC
Burger King
Eckerds
San Amono
Texas
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Penney
Eckerd
Burger Kang
Health coverage rules and new MVP Direct Access plan
The article notes employers are not required to offer coverage to non married partners though many do voluntarily. MVP Health Plan introduces the Direct Access Plan allowing referrals-free care from specialists, while a National Quality Forum study urges states to publicly track 27 serious medical events. It also covers Medigap information accuracy and New York Assembly bills to ensure full provider payments amid ongoing health care reform.
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MVP
New York
Amy Ertel Bellcourt
National Quality Forum
Clinton
State Assembly
Healthcare Association of New York State
Albany
James T. Mulder
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