With a background in journalism and counseling, Penny Min blends analytical research with real-world insight to help readers make informed financial decisions. At Forbes Marketplace, she specializes ...

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Retiring before 65 is often fantastic news with one big caveat: your employer health coverage goes away, and there's a gap to fill before Medicare begins. That gap can get expensive fast, especially ...

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One of the many landmark provisions of the Affordable Care Act was its emphasis on covering mental and behavioral health issues. Before the ACA, such coverage was sporadic and inconsistent. While some ...

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