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The impact of climate change on the economy

Austin Tang — Tue, 16 Dec 2025 14:29:51 +0000

Listen to “The impact of climate change on the economy” on Spreaker.

Climate change is no longer just about the environment; it is costing us money. As the planet warms, extreme weather events like storms, floods, droughts, and wildfires are becoming more common and destructive. These disasters damage homes, roads, and businesses, leading to huge repair bills. Insurance costs are rising as well. With more claims after climate related disasters, insurers increase premiums, making it more expensive for families and businesses to stay protected. Climate change disrupts trade. In 2022, severe drought in Europe made major rivers too shallow for cargo ships, delaying deliveries of fuel and other goods and slowing economic activity across several countries. Moving to renewable energy such as wind, solar, and hydro can create jobs, attract investment, and reduce dependence on fossil fuels. Choosing clean energy is not only good for the planet but also a smart economic strategy.

#ClimateChange

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MONEYWATCH New York City looks to clear $2 billion in unpaid medical bills for 500,000

Austin Tang — Wed, 24 Jan 2024 19:21:24 +0000

By Kate Gibson

New York City will purchase millions of dollars of medical debt and then erase it in effort to help as many as 500,000 residents, Mayor Eric Adams announced on Monday.

The program involves partnering with a nonprofit organization, RIP Medical Debt, that buys unpaid medical debt from hospitals at a steep discount and then clears it. The city will invest $18 million to relieve more than $2 billion in medical debt for hundreds of thousands of New Yorkers, Adams said.

Affected New Yorkers will be notified that their medical debt has been relieved, as there is no application process for the one-time debt relief program, which will launch early this year and run for three years.

“No one chooses to go into medical debt — if you’re sick or injured, you need to seek care. But no New Yorker should have to choose between paying rent or for other essentials and paying off their medical debt,” Adams said in a statement.

The program is aimed at New Yorkers whose unpaid medical bills are at least 5% of their annual household income or those in households with an income under four times the federal poverty line, which is $31,200 for a family of four.

Medical debt is the single-largest cause of bankruptcy in the United States, and disproportionately affects low-income Americans and those without health insurance or who are underinsured.

New York Governor Kathy Hochul in December signed legislation that bars health care professionals and ambulances from reporting medical debt to credit agencies.

A New York charity started in 2014, RIP Medical has abolished more than $10.4 billion in medical debt for more than 7 million people since its inception, according to its website.

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9 Reasons You Can’t Think Straight

Austin Tang — Thu, 29 Oct 2020 14:29:04 +0000

9 Reasons You Can’t Think Straight
You may feel confused or disorganized. Maybe you find it hard to focus or put your thoughts into words. Could one of these things be to blame?

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HOW TO SURVIVE TAX SEASON

Austin Tang — Sun, 17 May 2020 15:57:58 +0000

Listen to “***HOW TO SURVIVE TAX SEASON***” on Spreaker.
LEARN HOW TO AVOID SURPRISES &
TURN THOSE TAX BILLS INTO REFUNDS
LAST-MINUTETAX TIPS &
MONEY-SAVINGSTRATEGIES
Patrick Washington, TV Financial Expert & Best-Selling
Author of REAL MONEY ANSWERS FOR EVERY WOMAN
You may have seen many of the alarming news reports about tax season. Some experts predict that many people will be receiving smaller refunds or even the shock of getting tax bills. Other reports show that refunds may be up, overall. Whatever the case, it just means that tax season is again getting off to a stressful start for most Americans. Fortunately, we have one of the top financial experts on TV and radio to help sort through all the taxing issues facing Americans this year. On May 13, TV Financial Expert and best-selling author Patrice Washington is available to share some valuable information about surviving tax season. Patrice has written several books, including REAL MONEY ANSWERS FOR EVERY WOMAN: How to Win the Money Game With or Without a Man. www.smartypig.com, www.trustinwil.com, www.epson.com, www.tipsontv.com
PATRICE’S TIMELY TAX TIPS:
· TAX REFUNDS–Important ways to save those funds for a rainy day
· CRITICAL CONCERNS–Why some people are getting tax bills instead of tax refunds
· PROCRASTINATION PAYS—When it makes sense to file a tax extension
· TAX PLANNING—The importance of tax-planning and saving for the future
SPOKESPERSON BACKGROUND: Patrice Washington is the number one best-selling author, captivating speaker and hope-restoring coach to women. She has been the personal finance expert of both Steve Harvey’s radio and television shows since 2014, as well as, appeared in dozens of media outlets such as Dr. Oz and Fox& Friends. She has also been featured in hundreds of online and print publications including the New York Post, Cosmopolitan, Essence Magazine and many more. She has gone on national television and shared her story about going from a 7-figure business to scraping up change and sleeping on her brothers couch in 2009.

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Harris Glasser, “It’s My Money & I Want It!”

admin — Tue, 06 May 2014 17:36:21 +0000

A few words on the book: It’s about teaching and showing people (and businesses) how to ease their financial struggles – their endless efforts to make ends meet or get those few extras out of life, that their income doesn’t seem to allow for, or ever will. However, it is possible to have more without earning more.

People are in need of this kind of guidance – from everyday spending to huge hospital bills.

On ‘Pimm Fox (Taking Stock/Bloomberg Radio)’……I was referred to as the man who teaches us how to squeeze more juice out of our orange.

www.HarrisHelps.org

1) “It’s My Money & I Want It!” An interesting name. How did you arrive at that name?

2) What is your book about & why is it different from all the others out there?

3) A little history about yourself

4) Being continuously successful, what were some of the things you learned that were a basis for your success

5) For people who are in business and are struggling through the ups & downs of business, what is your advice?

6) You have a reputation for helping people with their financial problems, at home & in their businesses. Do you do one on one if you were contacted?

Again, book can be purchase from my web site, www.HarrisHelps.org

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