Picks

• Poll shows young people to skip coverage, opt for penalty tax instead

  By Staff Writer  |  May 23, 2013

  Our new health care system is one where the healthy people opt to be penalized for being so. Welcome to Backward World.

• The 1 chart that reveals just how grossly unfair the U.S. tax system has become

  By Staff Writer  |  May 23, 2013

  Corporations park billions in offshore accounts while individuals foot the bill through their taxes.

• Back into cheap debt, and oh how we missed you

  By Staff Writer  |  May 23, 2013

  In Backworld World, history has a tendency to repeat itself.

• Three ideas for better health care of the future, from tech and health executives

  By Staff Writer  |  May 23, 2013

  One of the not-so-crappy ideas: a toilet that can analyze stool samples.

• Not overweight? You’re not welcome at this gym

  By Staff Writer  |  May 23, 2013

  Also, in Backward World, some gyms might not accept you because you’re healthy.

• Boomer housemates have more fun

  By Staff Writer  |  May 22, 2013

  What do you call roommates who are all age 60+? Boomies.

• How exercising at work saves money

  By Staff Writer  |  May 22, 2013

  What’s typically the first activity we cut when our daily life gets too busy?

• Seniors losing savings to 'pension advance' firms

  By Staff Writer  |  May 22, 2013

  Pension advance firms often hit seniors with hidden fees and exorbitant interest rates.

• Making money: Shopping for disability insurance, and more

  By Staff Writer  |  May 22, 2013

  Disability insurance is for everyone – even the ones who think they’re healthy.

• This app will make you feel better, using no medicine at all

  By Staff Writer  |  May 22, 2013

  Placebos aren’t just for study control groups and children faking ill anymore.