Between 2009 and 2013, 3,405 Medicare patients died during hospital stays for “routine” surgeries. Surgeon Scorecard is a free searchable database covering 16,019 surgeons across the U.S. The surgeons perform the eight most common elective surgeries—things like knee replacements, hip replacements, and lumbar fusions. Plug in your surgeon’s name, your location, or your hospital. The […]
Last week, shares of this company sold off hard after it announced disappointing fourth-quarter earnings results.
November 11, 1918, marked the end of “the war to end all wars.” If only… Today, vets can enjoy special Veterans Day discounts—and even eat for free—at these 35 establishments. They can also get free haircuts at Great Clips and free oil changes at Meineke. Just be sure to bring a military ID, Veterans Administration […]
From Retirement Insider Editor Bob Irish in the Wealth Builders Club: The Fed’s zero-interest-rate policy has resulted in the lowest mortgage rates in more than 30 years… Low mortgage rates make refinancing appealing. But a “refi” may not save you money—it could end up costing you more. To decide if refinancing is a good option […]
“The official explanation is a lie…” So begins a report on the “covert war” underway between the U.S., China, and Russia. Natural News published the piece after a U.S. submarine launched a ballistic missile off the coast of California. The author speculates its purpose was to give China a visceral reminder of America’s nuclear strength: […]
Forty-four percent of men regrew hair after applying lavender oil to their scalps… This 2,500-year-old all-natural remedy is renowned for healing any number of health and cosmetic issues… but modern medicine seems to have forgotten it. Beyond improving hair growth, lavender oil also: Relieves rheumatic conditions and muscle soreness. Heals burns and insect bites… and […]
Landlines are vanishing, but there are still plenty of reasons to have one. They’re reliable, easier to reach in an emergency, don’t run on batteries, and will never get lost. But forget paying for your landline service… Instead, get free service through a company called Ooma. You’ll pay a one-time fee for hardware and activation—and […]