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TL;DR Project 2025

Project 2025 has crossed my dash several times, so maybe tumblr is already informed about the hellish 900-page takeover plan if Trump wins office again. But even the articles covering Project 2025 can be a LOT of reading. So I'm trying to get it down to simple bulleted lists…

Navigator Research (a progressive polling outfit) found that 7 in 10 Americans are unfamiliar with Project 2025. But the more they learn about it, the more they don't like or want it. When asked about a series of policy plans taken directly from Project 2025, the bipartisan survey group responded most negatively to the following:

Allowing employers to stop paying hourly workers overtime

Allowing the government to monitor people’s pregnancies to potentially prosecute them if they miscarry

Removing health care protections for people with pre-existing conditions

Eliminating the National Weather Service, which is currently responsible for preparing for extreme weather events like heat waves, floods, and wildfires

Eliminating the Head Start program, ending preschool education for the children of low-income families

Putting a new tax on health insurance for millions of people who get insurance through their employer

Banning Medicare from negotiating for lower prescription drug costs and eliminating the $35 monthly cap on the price of insulin for seniors

Cutting Social Security benefits by raising the retirement age

Allowing employers to deny workers access to birth control

Laurie Garrett looked at the roughly 50 pages within Project 2025 that deal with Health and Human Services (HHS) and other health agencies, and summarized them on Twitter/X in a series of replies. I've shortened even more here:

HHS must "respect for the sacred rights of conscience" for Federal workers & healthcare providers and workers broadly who object to abortions, contraception, gender reassignment & other issues - ie. allow them to deny services based on religious beliefs

HHS should promote "stable and flourishing married families."

Require all welfare programs to "promote father involvement" – or terminate their funding for mothers and children.

Prioritize adoptions via faith-based organizations.

Redefine sex, eliminating all forms of gender "confusion" regarding identity and orientation.

Eliminate the Head Start program for children, entirely

Ban all funding of Planned Parenthood

Ban birth control services that are "egregious attacks on many Americans' religious & moral beliefs"

Deny pregnancy termination pills, "mail-order abortions."

Eliminate Office of Refugee Resettlement; move all refugee matters to the Department of Homeland Security

Healthcare should be "market-based"

Ban all mask and vaccine requirements.

Closely regulate the NIH w/citizen ethics panels, ensuring that no research involves fetal tissue, leads to development of new forms of Abortions or brings profits to the researchers.

Redirect the Office of Global Affairs to promoting "moral conscience" & full compliance w/the Mexico City policy

The CDC should have no role in medical policies.

"Because liberal states have now become sanctuaries for abortion tourism," HHS should use every available tool, including the cutting of funds, to ensure that every state reports exactly how many abortions take place within its borders, at what gestational age of the child, for what reason, the mother’s state of residence & by what method.

I'm still looking for a good short summary of the environmental horrors that Project 2025 would bring if it comes to fruition…

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Hey All,

We are a family of six (3 adults & 3 children) looking to move from Oklahoma in the next 2-3yrs. We were all born & raised here, but can no longer stand the political & anti-education & anti-LGBTQIIAS+ environment.

Our combined income is roughly 66k a year. I am Native & qualify for a 184 loan.

My hubs is a youth soccer coach & floor tech who makes 33k+, our roommate makes 31k+ in Salvage for auto insurance & I am going to classes soon to get a business degree. In the meantime I dogboard/pet sit.

We have four pets - 3 service dogs with doctor notes & 1 cat.

We haven't decided on a state to move to yet. We're still deciding. Our top three are: Illinois, Maine & New Mexico.

But what are the steps you need to take to move to a new state? Should we have jobs lined up first? Get a house first? We want to move light & try to limit what we take.

We've never done this before. So please don't be mean.

Any help & info is much appreciated!

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This political cartoon by Louis Dalrymple appeared in Judge magazine in 1903. It depicts European immigrants as rats. Nativism and anti-immigration have a long and sordid history in the United States.

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LETTERS FROM AN AMERICAN

March 28, 2024

HEATHER COX RICHARDSON

MAR 29, 2024

Yesterday the National Economic Council called a meeting of the Supply Chain Disruptions Task Force, which the Biden-Harris administration launched in 2021, to discuss the impact of the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge and the partial closure of the Port of Baltimore on regional and national supply chains. The task force draws members from the White House and the departments of Transportation, Commerce, Agriculture, Defense, Labor, Health and Human Services, Energy, and Homeland Security. It is focused on coordinating efforts to divert ships to other ports and to minimize impacts to employers and workers, making sure, for example, that dock workers stay on payrolls. 

Today, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg convened a meeting of port, labor, and industry partners—ocean carriers, truckers, local business owners, unions, railroads, and so on—to mitigate disruption from the bridge collapse. Representatives came from 40 organizations including American Roll-on Roll-off Carrier; the Georgia Ports Authority; the International Longshoremen’s Association, the International Organization of Masters, Mates and Pilots; John Deere; Maersk; Mercedes-Benz North America Operations; Seabulk Tankers; Under Armour; and the World Shipping Council.  

Today the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration announced it would make $60 million available immediately to be used as a down payment toward initial costs. Already, though, some Republicans are balking at the idea of using new federal money to rebuild the bridge, saying that lawmakers should simply take the money that has been appropriated for things like electric vehicles, or wait until insurance money comes in from the shipping companies. 

In 2007, when a bridge across the Mississippi River in Minneapolis suddenly collapsed, Congress passed funding to rebuild it in days and then-president George W. Bush signed the measure into law within a week of the accident. 

In the past days, we have learned that the six maintenance workers killed when the bridge collapsed were all immigrants, natives of Mexico, Honduras, Guatemala, and El Salvador. Around 39% of the workforce in the construction industry around Baltimore and Washington, D.C., about 130,000 people, are immigrants, Scott Dance and María Luisa Paúl reported in the Washington Post yesterday. 

Some of the men were undocumented, and all of them were family men who sent money back to their home countries, as well. From Honduras, the nephew of one of the men killed told the Associated Press, “The kind of work he did is what people born in the U.S. won’t do. People like him travel there with a dream. They don’t want to break anything or take anything.”  

In the Philadelphia Inquirer today, journalist Will Bunch castigated the right-wing lawmakers and pundits who have whipped up native-born Americans over immigration, calling immigrants sex traffickers and fentanyl dealers, and even “animals.” Bunch illustrated that the reality of what was happening on the Francis Scott Key Bridge when it collapsed creates an opportunity to reframe the immigration debate in the United States.

Last month, Catherine Rampell of the Washington Post noted that immigration is a key reason that the United States experienced greater economic growth than any other nation in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. The surge of immigration that began in 2022 brought to the U.S. working-age people who, Director Phill Swagel of the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office wrote, are expected to make the U.S. gross domestic product about $7 trillion larger over the ten years from 2023 to 2034 than it would have been otherwise. Those workers will account for about $1 trillion dollars in revenues. 

Curiously, while Republican leaders today are working to outdo each other in their harsh opposition to immigration, it was actually the leaders of the original Republican Party who recognized the power of immigrants to build the country and articulated an economic justification for increased immigration during the nation’s first major anti-immigrant period. 

The United States had always been a nation of immigrants, but in the 1840s the failure of the potato crop in Ireland sent at least half a million Irish immigrants to the United States. As they moved into urban ports on the East Coast, especially in Massachusetts and New York, native-born Americans turned against them as competitors for jobs.

The 1850s saw a similar anti-immigrant fury in the new state of California. After the discovery of gold there in 1848, native-born Americans—the so-called Forty Niners—moved to the West Coast. They had no intention of sharing the riches they expected to find. The Indigenous people who lived there had no right to the land under which gold lay, native-born men thought; nor did the Mexicans whose government had sold the land to the U.S. in 1848; nor did the Chileans, who came with mining skills that made them powerful competitors. Above all, native-born Americans resented the Chinese miners who came to work in order to send money home to a land devastated by the first Opium War.

Democrats and the new anti-immigrant American Party (more popularly known as the “Know Nothings” because members claimed to know nothing about the party) turned against the new immigrants, seeing them as competition that would drive down wages. In the 1850s, Know Nothing officials in Massachusetts persecuted Catholics and deported Irish immigrants they believed were paupers. In California the state legislature placed a monthly tax on Mexican and Chinese miners, made unemployment a crime, took from Chinese men the right to testify in court, and finally tried to stop Chinese immigration altogether by taxing shipmasters $50 for each Chinese immigrant they brought.   

When the Republicans organized in the 1850s, they saw society differently than the Democrats and the Know Nothings. They argued that society was not made up of a struggle over a limited economic pie, but rather that hardworking individuals would create more than they could consume, thus producing capital that would make the economy grow. The more people a nation had, the stronger it would be.

In 1860 the new party took a stand against the new laws that discriminated against immigrants. Immigrants’ rights should not be “abridged or impaired,” the delegates to its convention declared, adding that they were “in favor of giving a full and efficient protection to the rights of all classes of citizens, whether native or naturalized, both at home and abroad.”

Republicans’ support for immigration only increased during the Civil War. In contrast to the southern enslavers, they wanted to fill the land with people who supported freedom. As one poorly educated man wrote to his senator, “Protect Emegration and that will protect the Territories to Freedom.”

Republicans also wanted to bring as many workers to the country as possible to increase economic development. The war created a huge demand for agricultural products to feed the troops. At the same time, a terrible drought in Europe meant there was money to be made exporting grain. But the war was draining men to the battlefields of Stones River and Gettysburg and to the growing U.S. Navy, leaving farmers with fewer and fewer hands to work the land. 

By 1864, Republicans were so strongly in favor of immigration that Congress passed “an Act to Encourage Immigration.” The law permitted immigrants to borrow against future homesteads to fund their voyage to the U.S., appropriated money to provide for impoverished immigrants upon their arrival, and, to undercut Democrats’ accusations that they were simply trying to find men to throw into the grinding war, guaranteed that no immigrant could be drafted until he announced his intention of becoming a citizen. 

Support for immigration has waxed and waned repeatedly since then, but as recently as 1989, Republican president Ronald Reagan said: “We lead the world because, unique among nations, we draw our people—our strength—from every country and every corner of the world. And by doing so we continuously renew and enrich our nation…. Thanks to each wave of new arrivals to this land of opportunity, we're a nation forever young, forever bursting with energy and new ideas, and always on the cutting edge, always leading the world to the next frontier. This quality is vital to our future as a nation. If we ever closed the door to new Americans, our leadership in the world would soon be lost.”

The workers who died in the bridge collapse on Tuesday “were not ‘poisoning the blood of our country,’” Will Bunch wrote, quoting Trump; “they were replenishing it…. They may have been born all over the continent, but when these men plunged into our waters on Tuesday, they died as Americans.”

LETTERS FROM AN AMERICAN

HEATHER COX RICHARDSON

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Exploring Mexico: What You Need to Know About Travel Insurance

Exploring Mexico: What You Need to Know About Travel Insurance

Mexico is a country brimming with rich culture, breathtaking landscapes, and vibrant traditions. From the bustling streets of Mexico City to the serene beaches of Cancun, it's a destination that caters to every traveler's taste. However, as you plan your Mexican escapade, one crucial aspect to consider is mexico insurance.

Understanding the Need

Travel insurance might not always be top of mind when planning a trip, but when exploring Mexico, it's an invaluable asset. Whether it's for unexpected medical emergencies, trip cancellations, or lost luggage, having the right coverage can provide a safety net during your travels.

Comprehensive Coverage

When looking for travel insurance for your Mexican journey, consider policies that offer comprehensive coverage. This should include medical coverage in case of illness or injury, coverage for trip cancellations or interruptions, coverage for lost or stolen belongings, and liability coverage.

Specifics for Mexico

Mexico has its own specific insurance requirements, especially for driving. If you plan to rent a car and explore the country's beautiful landscapes, you'll need Mexican auto insurance. This coverage is essential as U.S. and Canadian auto policies are not recognized in Mexico. Having Mexican auto insurance ensures you're covered in case of accidents, theft, or damages to your rental vehicle.

Choosing the Right Policy

When selecting a travel insurance policy for Mexico, ensure it meets the specific needs of your trip. Read the policy details carefully, paying attention to coverage limits, exclusions, and any additional riders or options available. Consider factors such as the length of your stay, planned activities, and the areas you intend to visit.

Emergency Assistance Services

In addition to coverage, look for policies that offer reliable emergency assistance services. Having access to a 24/7 helpline with multilingual support can be invaluable during unexpected situations, especially in a foreign country.

Tips for a Smooth Experience

Before purchasing travel insurance for Mexico, here are a few tips to consider:

Start Early: Don't wait until the last minute to buy insurance. Purchase it when you book your trip to ensure coverage for any unforeseen events leading up to your departure.

Check Existing Coverage: Review your existing insurance policies, such as health insurance or credit card benefits, as they might offer some coverage in Mexico. However, they might not be comprehensive, especially when it comes to activities like driving.

Understand the Terms: Familiarize yourself with the terms and conditions of the policy. Understand what is covered, what isn’t, and any deductibles or limits that apply.

Keep Documents Handy: Have a copy of your insurance documents easily accessible during your trip. It's essential to have contact information and policy numbers readily available in case of emergencies.

In Conclusion

Mexico is a captivating destination offering a myriad of experiences. While exploring its wonders, ensuring you have adequate travel insurance, including Mexican insurance if driving, is a crucial step in safeguarding your journey. Take the time to research and choose a policy that suits your needs, allowing you to explore this beautiful country with peace of mind.

Whether you're wandering through historic sites, indulging in local cuisines, or basking in the sun on picturesque beaches, having the right insurance lets you savor every moment worry-free.

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Sunday, March 12, 2023

Irreparable (ABC News) Auto repair prices are up and outpacing the overall rate of inflation considerably, with government data showing motor vehicle repair prices up 23 percent over the course of the past year. The cause is a combination of a shortage of workers—the industry will be 642,000 workers short of capacity by 2024—and an inconsistent supply of auto parts. There are also fewer car repair stops still in business: In 2016 there were 225 vehicles on the road for every service bay, a level that in 2021 rose to 246 cars and trucks for every bay.

Jaded with education, more Americans are skipping college (AP) When he looked to the future, Grayson Hart always saw a college degree. He was a good student at a good high school. He wanted to be an actor, or maybe a teacher. Growing up, he believed college was the only route to a good job, stability and a happy life. The pandemic changed his mind. A year after high school, Hart is directing a youth theater program in Jackson, Tennessee. He got into every college he applied to but turned them all down. Cost was a big factor, but a year of remote learning also gave him the time and confidence to forge his own path. Hart is among hundreds of thousands of young people who came of age during the pandemic but didn’t go to college. Many have turned to hourly jobs or careers that don’t require a degree, while others have been deterred by high tuition and the prospect of student debt. Nationwide, undergraduate college enrollment dropped 8% from 2019 to 2022.

Bank’s failure shakes companies worldwide (AP) It was called Silicon Valley Bank, but its collapse is causing shockwaves around the world. From winemakers in California to startups across the Atlantic Ocean, companies are scrambling to figure out how to manage their finances after their bank suddenly shut down Friday. The meltdown means distress not only for businesses but also for all their workers whose paychecks may get tied up in the chaos. U.S. customers with less than $250,000 in the bank can count on insurance provided by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. But many companies had millions (and in at least one case billions) of dollars that are now frozen or gone, and have no idea how to meet payroll. Silicon Valley Bank worked with startups, and many “are terrified,” according to one depositor.

Atmospheric river floods California towns, brings rain, snow (AP) More than 9,000 California residents were under evacuation orders Friday as a new atmospheric river brought heavy rain, thunderstorms and strong winds, swelling rivers and creeks and flooding several major highways and small rural communities. In Santa Cruz County, a creek bloated by rain destroyed a portion of Main Street in Soquel, a town of 10,000 people, isolating several neighborhoods. In the San Francisco Bay Area, flooding blocked portions of several major highways, including Interstate 580 in Oakland, disrupting travel. The storm marked the state’s 10th atmospheric river of the winter, storms that have brought enormous amounts of rain and snow to the state and helped lessen the drought conditions that had dragged on for three years.

Matamoros victims found, but 550 Americans are still missing in Mexico (Washington Post) Lisa Torres was glued to her phone, watching news reports on the kidnapping last week of four Americans in the Mexican city of Matamoros. She lived in the Houston suburbs, hundreds of miles away, but knew well the pain of having a relative snatched on the other side of the border. Her son, Robert, was just 21 when he vanished in 2017. More than 550 Americans are reported as missing in Mexico, a little-known facet of a broader tragedy that has honeycombed this country with mass graves. Soaring violence and government dysfunction have fueled a crisis that’s left at least 112,150 people missing, according to government records here. Americans make up a small part of that ghastly toll. And they are a tiny percentage of the millions of U.S. citizens who travel to Mexico every year for tourism, work and family visits. But just as there’s been an uproar in Mexico over the government’s all-out effort to find the four Americans, compared with its far more limited search for its own abducted citizens, relatives of the Americans still missing are asking why their loved ones haven’t been a higher priority for Washington.

Chile’s president shakes up Cabinet, replaces five ministers (AP) President Gabriel Boric shook up his Cabinet on Friday, replacing five of his 24 ministers on the eve of beginning his second year in power, announcing the change two days after Chile’s lawmakers rejected a proposed tax overhaul for financing most of his government program. It was the second time Boric has carried out a major Cabinet reshuffle. The previous overhaul came in September when 62% of voters rejected a new constitution that had been championed by the president. The Cabinet reshuffle came after an unexpected defeat Wednesday for Boric as Congress rejected a tax package that would have helped the president fund his progressive social agenda. Rodrigo Espinoza, director of the School of Management at Diego Portales University, said one of the difficulties Boric now faces is that “a significant part of his program will no longer have financing.”

German Officials Had Gotten Tip About Jehovah’s Witness Gunman (NYT) Weeks before a gunman opened fire on his former congregation at a Jehovah’s Witness hall in northern Germany, the authorities got a tip that he “harbored a special rage” toward religious groups, officials said Friday. But when they checked on him, they said, they determined they did not have grounds to seize his weapons. The gunman killed six people, including a pregnant woman, before turning his weapon on himself as police stormed the building in Hamburg on Thursday in what the authorities called “the worst such mass shooting incident of this dimension” to affect the city. Eight people were wounded, four of them severely. In keeping with German privacy laws, the police identified the gunman only as Philipp F., a 35-year-old German who, according to the authorities, had been a member of the congregation until a year and a half ago, “but apparently did not leave on good terms,” said Thomas Radszuweit, the head of state security in Hamburg. Mass shootings are extremely rare in Germany, where regulations limit who can own a weapon, and make training and testing compulsory before a gun can be purchased. Fully automatic weapons are considered “weapons of war” and are illegal.

Female and nonbinary swimmers can go topless in public pools, Berlin says (Washington Post) Berlin’s authorities want to make it very clear: Women are free to swim topless in municipal pools, as are those who identify as nonbinary, if that’s what they want. Topless swimming in public pools wasn’t forbidden in the German capital anyway, but a woman recently lodged a complaint alleging discrimination after a pool prevented her from swimming without covering her chest, a restriction that wasn’t applied to the male swimmers. The city and its public pools operator will now ensure that men and women are treated equally when it comes to swimming topless, the Berlin state government said in a press release Thursday. Germans “are generally quite relaxed about” nudity, Keon West, a professor of social psychology at Goldsmiths, University of London, who has conducted studies into nakedness and body image, previously told The Washington Post. Nudity, also known as “free body culture,” is not seen as sexual.

Russia’s hypersonic missile attack on Ukraine highlights Western vulnerability (Washington Post) Russia fired a half-dozen of its rare Kinzhal hypersonic missiles at Ukraine on Thursday, as part of a broader barrage that killed six people and that the Russian Defense Ministry described as revenge for an incursion into western Russia last week by a far-right Russian nationalist group fighting on Ukraine’s side in the war. Russia’s use of the hypersonic missiles—“Kinzhal” means dagger in Russian—renewed alarm over the Kremlin’s sophisticated arsenal, and it highlighted that Putin possesses difficult-to-intercept, nuclear-capable weapons that the United States and its allies do not yet have. Hypersonic missiles are highly maneuverable weapons that travel at speeds above Mach 5, or more than five times the speed of sound, making them extremely hard to intercept. The United States and China are also developing hypersonic weapons. After Russia used them in Ukraine for the first time in March last year, President Biden called the missiles “almost unstoppable.” Russia has other nuclear-capable hypersonic weapons, but its flaunting of the Kinzhal in battle adds to the pressure on Washington as a hypersonic arms race heats up, one in which Washington has catching up to do, with both Russia and China.

Hong Kong activists behind Tiananmen vigil jailed for months (AP) Three former organizers of Hong Kong’s annual vigil in remembrance of victims of China’s 1989 crackdown on pro-democracy protests were jailed Saturday for four and a half months for failing to provide authorities with information on the group in accordance with a national security law. The now-defunct alliance was best known for organizing candlelight vigils in Hong Kong on the anniversary of the 1989 Chinese military’s crushing of Tiananmen Square pro-democracy protests, but it was voted to disband in 2021 under the shadow of the Beijing-imposed national security law. Before its disbandment, police had sought details about its operations and finances in connection with alleged links to democracy groups overseas, accusing it of being a foreign agent. But the group refused to cooperate, arguing the police did not have a right to ask for its information because it was not a foreign agent and the authorities did not provide sufficient justification. In her mitigation, one member said the alliance was not a foreign agent and that nothing had emerged that proved otherwise, so sentencing them was about punishing people for defending the truth. “Sir, sentence us for our insubordination if you must, but when the exercise of power is based on lies, being insubordinate is the only way to be human,” she said.

South Korea proposes a 69-hour workweek, up from an already long 52 (Washington Post) South Korea’s conservative government has proposed increasing the legal cap on weekly work hours from 52 to 69, triggering backlash from the opposition and wage-earners who fear the plan will ruin work-life balance in a country already well known for workaholism. South Koreans already toil more than many of their overseas counterparts. They work an average of 1,915 hours per year, compared with 1,791 hours for Americans and 1,490 hours for the French, who have a 35-hour workweek, according to figures from the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development. The OECD average is 1,716 hours. The proposal has sparked a backlash from workers who fear it will give employers legal grounds to encourage grueling hours on busy weeks.

Saudi deal with Iran worries Israel (AP) News of the rapprochement between long-time regional rivals Saudi Arabia and Iran sent shock waves through the Middle East on Saturday and dealt a symbolic blow to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who has made the threat posed by Tehran a public diplomacy priority and personal crusade. Saudi Arabia’s decision to engage with its regional rival has left Israel largely alone as it leads the charge for diplomatic isolation of Iran and threats of a unilateral military strike against Iran’s nuclear facilities. The UAE also resumed formal relations with Iran last year. “It’s a blow to Israel’s notion and efforts in recent years to try to form an anti-Iran bloc in the region,” said Yoel Guzansky, an expert on the Persian Gulf at the Institute for National Security Studies, an Israeli think tank. “If you see the Middle East as a zero-sum game, which Israel and Iran do, a diplomatic win for Iran is very bad news for Israel.”

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Exploring a new country can be exhilarating, but that excitement comes with risks. Most of the nearly 100 million Americans who traveled abroad in 2023 didn’t deal with anything more than stomach discomfort or a common cold. But what happens if you’re injured or get sick? How do you find a doctor, and who pays for your care?These tips can help you prepare for your trip, navigate health care systems in foreign countries and reduce chances you’ll get stuck with a giant bill.Not all medications are available, or welcome, overseasCertain medicines may be hard to find abroad. That’s why it’s smart to pack over-the-counter medicines for common conditions like travelers’ diarrhea, said Dr. Lin H. Chen, who directs the Mt. Auburn Hospital Travel Medicine Center, in Cambridge, Mass. Keep prescription medications in their original packaging to prove they’re yours. For any pre-existing conditions requiring medicine, it’s wise to carry a letter from your physician.Some countries have limitations on pharmaceuticals. For example, Adderall is not permitted in Japan. Also, certain medicines have different names abroad, like acetaminophen (the active ingredient in Tylenol), which is called paracetamol in many countries. Check individual U.S. Embassy pages on the State Department website for information about what medications you are allowed to bring, especially if you need to take them on a regular basis.Buy enough insurance for the worst-case scenarioBefore your trip, check your health coverage. “Most health care insurance providers don’t cover international medical, or it’s often restricted,” said Rupa Mehta, the chief executive of Squaremouth, which operates a digital marketplace for travel insurance, as well as offering policies.U.S. private insurance companies typically will not cover most medical expenses abroad, Ms. Mehta explained. The same goes for Medicare and Medicaid. Check with your provider; some may make exceptions for what they will cover.Consider buying travel medical insurance, which offers broad coverage for expenses like medical care, trip cancellation and evacuation. Rates for this type of insurance are usually based on 5 to 10 percent of your total trip amount, Ms. Mehta said. So, for a $5,000 trip, coverage might cost $250 to $500.For travel to a developing country, make certain your policy has medical-evacuation coverage. “If it’s something like a ruptured spleen and you’re somewhere remote, they will likely direct you to arrange some sort of evacuation,” Dr. Chen said. Without medevac coverage, you might end up paying $100,000 or more, Ms. Mehta said.To find a doctor, use online tools or ask a localIf you need to see a doctor while you’re abroad, start with your hotel or Airbnb host. You can also search by country on the American Consulate website then select “Medical Assistance” in the “U.S. Citizens” section. In some destinations, like France, the U.S. Embassy lists English-speaking providers and hospitals by region. Local pharmacies can also help you locate a doctor quickly.Most travel insurance providers, like Allianz Global and World Nomads, provide doctors’ lists to policyholders. GeoBlue also provides in-house telemedicine providers and clinic listings for members.Many countries also have affordable (starting at about $20) urgent care services (in person and online) like DoctorsSA, which has clinics across Europe as well as in Turkey, Mexico, Vietnam and Thailand.National health care isn’t always freeIf you’re an American traveling to a country with national health care, like Canada or Britain, you will still most likely be charged for medical care, even if you have insurance.However, there are exceptions. Dr. Chen recalled hearing from a traveler who had been treated for hepatitis A while vacationing in Denmark. The fees were “taken care of completely without cost to the patient,” she said.On the other hand, Lenny Mauricio, 42, a business owner from Fort Lauderdale, Fla., traveled to Colombia without insurance in April 2023. Mr. Mauricio needed stitches and minor plastic surgery after a picture fell on his head at his Airbnb. The rental host found a specialist to help him, but the care and medication ended up costing him $1,500.Hospitals aren’t the same everywhere“There are huge variations in hospitals abroad,” said Dr. Chen. For example, hospitals abroad are likely to have wards (multiple beds in one large room) rather than single patient rooms, and someone may need to bring meals from outside to hospitalized patients, she explained.Amanda Shor, 37, an account executive from Seattle, became seriously ill with diarrhea, vomiting and fever while traveling in Vietnam in September 2023. She was admitted to a hospital for three days, and the conditions were unsettling. She recalled there being cockroaches on the wall and mud on the floor, and she became worried after seeing the staff use needles in unsanitary conditions. In many developing countries, private clinics may offer better conditions and more care options than public hospitals; U.S. Embassy staff, hotel staff and other locals may be able to direct you to such a clinic.Foreign hospitals may also have different rules for visitors. You might consider bringing copies of legal documents such as a marriage license to show proof of relationship if you are in a same-sex partnership (but keep in mind that many countries still do not recognize same-sex unions; check ILGA World’s map before you travel). And if you’re a parent whose child has a different last name, you might consider bringing a copy of the birth certificate.Finally, if you are hospitalized overseas, the American Embassy can notify your family, assist with a money transfer for medical costs and visit you in traumatic and critical condition cases. Before you go abroad, consider joining the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program to stay connected to the U.S. Embassy, just in case.For more travel advice, visit our collection of Travel 101 tips and hacks. Source link

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Exploring a new country can be exhilarating, but that excitement comes with risks. Most of the nearly 100 million Americans who traveled abroad in 2023 didn’t deal with anything more than stomach discomfort or a common cold. But what happens if you’re injured or get sick? How do you find a doctor, and who pays for your care?These tips can help you prepare for your trip, navigate health care systems in foreign countries and reduce chances you’ll get stuck with a giant bill.Not all medications are available, or welcome, overseasCertain medicines may be hard to find abroad. That’s why it’s smart to pack over-the-counter medicines for common conditions like travelers’ diarrhea, said Dr. Lin H. Chen, who directs the Mt. Auburn Hospital Travel Medicine Center, in Cambridge, Mass. Keep prescription medications in their original packaging to prove they’re yours. For any pre-existing conditions requiring medicine, it’s wise to carry a letter from your physician.Some countries have limitations on pharmaceuticals. For example, Adderall is not permitted in Japan. Also, certain medicines have different names abroad, like acetaminophen (the active ingredient in Tylenol), which is called paracetamol in many countries. Check individual U.S. Embassy pages on the State Department website for information about what medications you are allowed to bring, especially if you need to take them on a regular basis.Buy enough insurance for the worst-case scenarioBefore your trip, check your health coverage. “Most health care insurance providers don’t cover international medical, or it’s often restricted,” said Rupa Mehta, the chief executive of Squaremouth, which operates a digital marketplace for travel insurance, as well as offering policies.U.S. private insurance companies typically will not cover most medical expenses abroad, Ms. Mehta explained. The same goes for Medicare and Medicaid. Check with your provider; some may make exceptions for what they will cover.Consider buying travel medical insurance, which offers broad coverage for expenses like medical care, trip cancellation and evacuation. Rates for this type of insurance are usually based on 5 to 10 percent of your total trip amount, Ms. Mehta said. So, for a $5,000 trip, coverage might cost $250 to $500.For travel to a developing country, make certain your policy has medical-evacuation coverage. “If it’s something like a ruptured spleen and you’re somewhere remote, they will likely direct you to arrange some sort of evacuation,” Dr. Chen said. Without medevac coverage, you might end up paying $100,000 or more, Ms. Mehta said.To find a doctor, use online tools or ask a localIf you need to see a doctor while you’re abroad, start with your hotel or Airbnb host. You can also search by country on the American Consulate website then select “Medical Assistance” in the “U.S. Citizens” section. In some destinations, like France, the U.S. Embassy lists English-speaking providers and hospitals by region. Local pharmacies can also help you locate a doctor quickly.Most travel insurance providers, like Allianz Global and World Nomads, provide doctors’ lists to policyholders. GeoBlue also provides in-house telemedicine providers and clinic listings for members.Many countries also have affordable (starting at about $20) urgent care services (in person and online) like DoctorsSA, which has clinics across Europe as well as in Turkey, Mexico, Vietnam and Thailand.National health care isn’t always freeIf you’re an American traveling to a country with national health care, like Canada or Britain, you will still most likely be charged for medical care, even if you have insurance.However, there are exceptions. Dr. Chen recalled hearing from a traveler who had been treated for hepatitis A while vacationing in Denmark. The fees were “taken care of completely without cost to the patient,” she said.On the other hand, Lenny Mauricio, 42, a business owner from Fort Lauderdale, Fla., traveled to Colombia without insurance in April 2023. Mr. Mauricio needed stitches and minor plastic surgery after a picture fell on his head at his Airbnb. The rental host found a specialist to help him, but the care and medication ended up costing him $1,500.Hospitals aren’t the same everywhere“There are huge variations in hospitals abroad,” said Dr. Chen. For example, hospitals abroad are likely to have wards (multiple beds in one large room) rather than single patient rooms, and someone may need to bring meals from outside to hospitalized patients, she explained.Amanda Shor, 37, an account executive from Seattle, became seriously ill with diarrhea, vomiting and fever while traveling in Vietnam in September 2023. She was admitted to a hospital for three days, and the conditions were unsettling. She recalled there being cockroaches on the wall and mud on the floor, and she became worried after seeing the staff use needles in unsanitary conditions. In many developing countries, private clinics may offer better conditions and more care options than public hospitals; U.S. Embassy staff, hotel staff and other locals may be able to direct you to such a clinic.Foreign hospitals may also have different rules for visitors. You might consider bringing copies of legal documents such as a marriage license to show proof of relationship if you are in a same-sex partnership (but keep in mind that many countries still do not recognize same-sex unions; check ILGA World’s map before you travel). And if you’re a parent whose child has a different last name, you might consider bringing a copy of the birth certificate.Finally, if you are hospitalized overseas, the American Embassy can notify your family, assist with a money transfer for medical costs and visit you in traumatic and critical condition cases. Before you go abroad, consider joining the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program to stay connected to the U.S. Embassy, just in case.For more travel advice, visit our collection of Travel 101 tips and hacks. Source link

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Exploring a new country can be exhilarating, but that excitement comes with risks. Most of the nearly 100 million Americans who traveled abroad in 2023 didn’t deal with anything more than stomach discomfort or a common cold. But what happens if you’re injured or get sick? How do you find a doctor, and who pays for your care?These tips can help you prepare for your trip, navigate health care systems in foreign countries and reduce chances you’ll get stuck with a giant bill.Not all medications are available, or welcome, overseasCertain medicines may be hard to find abroad. That’s why it’s smart to pack over-the-counter medicines for common conditions like travelers’ diarrhea, said Dr. Lin H. Chen, who directs the Mt. Auburn Hospital Travel Medicine Center, in Cambridge, Mass. Keep prescription medications in their original packaging to prove they’re yours. For any pre-existing conditions requiring medicine, it’s wise to carry a letter from your physician.Some countries have limitations on pharmaceuticals. For example, Adderall is not permitted in Japan. Also, certain medicines have different names abroad, like acetaminophen (the active ingredient in Tylenol), which is called paracetamol in many countries. Check individual U.S. Embassy pages on the State Department website for information about what medications you are allowed to bring, especially if you need to take them on a regular basis.Buy enough insurance for the worst-case scenarioBefore your trip, check your health coverage. “Most health care insurance providers don’t cover international medical, or it’s often restricted,” said Rupa Mehta, the chief executive of Squaremouth, which operates a digital marketplace for travel insurance, as well as offering policies.U.S. private insurance companies typically will not cover most medical expenses abroad, Ms. Mehta explained. The same goes for Medicare and Medicaid. Check with your provider; some may make exceptions for what they will cover.Consider buying travel medical insurance, which offers broad coverage for expenses like medical care, trip cancellation and evacuation. Rates for this type of insurance are usually based on 5 to 10 percent of your total trip amount, Ms. Mehta said. So, for a $5,000 trip, coverage might cost $250 to $500.For travel to a developing country, make certain your policy has medical-evacuation coverage. “If it’s something like a ruptured spleen and you’re somewhere remote, they will likely direct you to arrange some sort of evacuation,” Dr. Chen said. Without medevac coverage, you might end up paying $100,000 or more, Ms. Mehta said.To find a doctor, use online tools or ask a localIf you need to see a doctor while you’re abroad, start with your hotel or Airbnb host. You can also search by country on the American Consulate website then select “Medical Assistance” in the “U.S. Citizens” section. In some destinations, like France, the U.S. Embassy lists English-speaking providers and hospitals by region. Local pharmacies can also help you locate a doctor quickly.Most travel insurance providers, like Allianz Global and World Nomads, provide doctors’ lists to policyholders. GeoBlue also provides in-house telemedicine providers and clinic listings for members.Many countries also have affordable (starting at about $20) urgent care services (in person and online) like DoctorsSA, which has clinics across Europe as well as in Turkey, Mexico, Vietnam and Thailand.National health care isn’t always freeIf you’re an American traveling to a country with national health care, like Canada or Britain, you will still most likely be charged for medical care, even if you have insurance.However, there are exceptions. Dr. Chen recalled hearing from a traveler who had been treated for hepatitis A while vacationing in Denmark. The fees were “taken care of completely without cost to the patient,” she said.On the other hand, Lenny Mauricio, 42, a business owner from Fort Lauderdale, Fla., traveled to Colombia without insurance in April 2023. Mr. Mauricio needed stitches and minor plastic surgery after a picture fell on his head at his Airbnb. The rental host found a specialist to help him, but the care and medication ended up costing him $1,500.Hospitals aren’t the same everywhere“There are huge variations in hospitals abroad,” said Dr. Chen. For example, hospitals abroad are likely to have wards (multiple beds in one large room) rather than single patient rooms, and someone may need to bring meals from outside to hospitalized patients, she explained.Amanda Shor, 37, an account executive from Seattle, became seriously ill with diarrhea, vomiting and fever while traveling in Vietnam in September 2023. She was admitted to a hospital for three days, and the conditions were unsettling. She recalled there being cockroaches on the wall and mud on the floor, and she became worried after seeing the staff use needles in unsanitary conditions. In many developing countries, private clinics may offer better conditions and more care options than public hospitals; U.S. Embassy staff, hotel staff and other locals may be able to direct you to such a clinic.Foreign hospitals may also have different rules for visitors. You might consider bringing copies of legal documents such as a marriage license to show proof of relationship if you are in a same-sex partnership (but keep in mind that many countries still do not recognize same-sex unions; check ILGA World’s map before you travel). And if you’re a parent whose child has a different last name, you might consider bringing a copy of the birth certificate.Finally, if you are hospitalized overseas, the American Embassy can notify your family, assist with a money transfer for medical costs and visit you in traumatic and critical condition cases. Before you go abroad, consider joining the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program to stay connected to the U.S. Embassy, just in case.For more travel advice, visit our collection of Travel 101 tips and hacks. Source link

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Exploring a new country can be exhilarating, but that excitement comes with risks. Most of the nearly 100 million Americans who traveled abroad in 2023 didn’t deal with anything more than stomach discomfort or a common cold. But what happens if you’re injured or get sick? How do you find a doctor, and who pays for your care?These tips can help you prepare for your trip, navigate health care systems in foreign countries and reduce chances you’ll get stuck with a giant bill.Not all medications are available, or welcome, overseasCertain medicines may be hard to find abroad. That’s why it’s smart to pack over-the-counter medicines for common conditions like travelers’ diarrhea, said Dr. Lin H. Chen, who directs the Mt. Auburn Hospital Travel Medicine Center, in Cambridge, Mass. Keep prescription medications in their original packaging to prove they’re yours. For any pre-existing conditions requiring medicine, it’s wise to carry a letter from your physician.Some countries have limitations on pharmaceuticals. For example, Adderall is not permitted in Japan. Also, certain medicines have different names abroad, like acetaminophen (the active ingredient in Tylenol), which is called paracetamol in many countries. Check individual U.S. Embassy pages on the State Department website for information about what medications you are allowed to bring, especially if you need to take them on a regular basis.Buy enough insurance for the worst-case scenarioBefore your trip, check your health coverage. “Most health care insurance providers don’t cover international medical, or it’s often restricted,” said Rupa Mehta, the chief executive of Squaremouth, which operates a digital marketplace for travel insurance, as well as offering policies.U.S. private insurance companies typically will not cover most medical expenses abroad, Ms. Mehta explained. The same goes for Medicare and Medicaid. Check with your provider; some may make exceptions for what they will cover.Consider buying travel medical insurance, which offers broad coverage for expenses like medical care, trip cancellation and evacuation. Rates for this type of insurance are usually based on 5 to 10 percent of your total trip amount, Ms. Mehta said. So, for a $5,000 trip, coverage might cost $250 to $500.For travel to a developing country, make certain your policy has medical-evacuation coverage. “If it’s something like a ruptured spleen and you’re somewhere remote, they will likely direct you to arrange some sort of evacuation,” Dr. Chen said. Without medevac coverage, you might end up paying $100,000 or more, Ms. Mehta said.To find a doctor, use online tools or ask a localIf you need to see a doctor while you’re abroad, start with your hotel or Airbnb host. You can also search by country on the American Consulate website then select “Medical Assistance” in the “U.S. Citizens” section. In some destinations, like France, the U.S. Embassy lists English-speaking providers and hospitals by region. Local pharmacies can also help you locate a doctor quickly.Most travel insurance providers, like Allianz Global and World Nomads, provide doctors’ lists to policyholders. GeoBlue also provides in-house telemedicine providers and clinic listings for members.Many countries also have affordable (starting at about $20) urgent care services (in person and online) like DoctorsSA, which has clinics across Europe as well as in Turkey, Mexico, Vietnam and Thailand.National health care isn’t always freeIf you’re an American traveling to a country with national health care, like Canada or Britain, you will still most likely be charged for medical care, even if you have insurance.However, there are exceptions. Dr. Chen recalled hearing from a traveler who had been treated for hepatitis A while vacationing in Denmark. The fees were “taken care of completely without cost to the patient,” she said.On the other hand, Lenny Mauricio, 42, a business owner from Fort Lauderdale, Fla., traveled to Colombia without insurance in April 2023. Mr. Mauricio needed stitches and minor plastic surgery after a picture fell on his head at his Airbnb. The rental host found a specialist to help him, but the care and medication ended up costing him $1,500.Hospitals aren’t the same everywhere“There are huge variations in hospitals abroad,” said Dr. Chen. For example, hospitals abroad are likely to have wards (multiple beds in one large room) rather than single patient rooms, and someone may need to bring meals from outside to hospitalized patients, she explained.Amanda Shor, 37, an account executive from Seattle, became seriously ill with diarrhea, vomiting and fever while traveling in Vietnam in September 2023. She was admitted to a hospital for three days, and the conditions were unsettling. She recalled there being cockroaches on the wall and mud on the floor, and she became worried after seeing the staff use needles in unsanitary conditions. In many developing countries, private clinics may offer better conditions and more care options than public hospitals; U.S. Embassy staff, hotel staff and other locals may be able to direct you to such a clinic.Foreign hospitals may also have different rules for visitors. You might consider bringing copies of legal documents such as a marriage license to show proof of relationship if you are in a same-sex partnership (but keep in mind that many countries still do not recognize same-sex unions; check ILGA World’s map before you travel). And if you’re a parent whose child has a different last name, you might consider bringing a copy of the birth certificate.Finally, if you are hospitalized overseas, the American Embassy can notify your family, assist with a money transfer for medical costs and visit you in traumatic and critical condition cases. Before you go abroad, consider joining the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program to stay connected to the U.S. Embassy, just in case.For more travel advice, visit our collection of Travel 101 tips and hacks. Source link

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Exploring a new country can be exhilarating, but that excitement comes with risks. Most of the nearly 100 million Americans who traveled abroad in 2023 didn’t deal with anything more than stomach discomfort or a common cold. But what happens if you’re injured or get sick? How do you find a doctor, and who pays for your care?These tips can help you prepare for your trip, navigate health care systems in foreign countries and reduce chances you’ll get stuck with a giant bill.Not all medications are available, or welcome, overseasCertain medicines may be hard to find abroad. That’s why it’s smart to pack over-the-counter medicines for common conditions like travelers’ diarrhea, said Dr. Lin H. Chen, who directs the Mt. Auburn Hospital Travel Medicine Center, in Cambridge, Mass. Keep prescription medications in their original packaging to prove they’re yours. For any pre-existing conditions requiring medicine, it’s wise to carry a letter from your physician.Some countries have limitations on pharmaceuticals. For example, Adderall is not permitted in Japan. Also, certain medicines have different names abroad, like acetaminophen (the active ingredient in Tylenol), which is called paracetamol in many countries. Check individual U.S. Embassy pages on the State Department website for information about what medications you are allowed to bring, especially if you need to take them on a regular basis.Buy enough insurance for the worst-case scenarioBefore your trip, check your health coverage. “Most health care insurance providers don’t cover international medical, or it’s often restricted,” said Rupa Mehta, the chief executive of Squaremouth, which operates a digital marketplace for travel insurance, as well as offering policies.U.S. private insurance companies typically will not cover most medical expenses abroad, Ms. Mehta explained. The same goes for Medicare and Medicaid. Check with your provider; some may make exceptions for what they will cover.Consider buying travel medical insurance, which offers broad coverage for expenses like medical care, trip cancellation and evacuation. Rates for this type of insurance are usually based on 5 to 10 percent of your total trip amount, Ms. Mehta said. So, for a $5,000 trip, coverage might cost $250 to $500.For travel to a developing country, make certain your policy has medical-evacuation coverage. “If it’s something like a ruptured spleen and you’re somewhere remote, they will likely direct you to arrange some sort of evacuation,” Dr. Chen said. Without medevac coverage, you might end up paying $100,000 or more, Ms. Mehta said.To find a doctor, use online tools or ask a localIf you need to see a doctor while you’re abroad, start with your hotel or Airbnb host. You can also search by country on the American Consulate website then select “Medical Assistance” in the “U.S. Citizens” section. In some destinations, like France, the U.S. Embassy lists English-speaking providers and hospitals by region. Local pharmacies can also help you locate a doctor quickly.Most travel insurance providers, like Allianz Global and World Nomads, provide doctors’ lists to policyholders. GeoBlue also provides in-house telemedicine providers and clinic listings for members.Many countries also have affordable (starting at about $20) urgent care services (in person and online) like DoctorsSA, which has clinics across Europe as well as in Turkey, Mexico, Vietnam and Thailand.National health care isn’t always freeIf you’re an American traveling to a country with national health care, like Canada or Britain, you will still most likely be charged for medical care, even if you have insurance.However, there are exceptions. Dr. Chen recalled hearing from a traveler who had been treated for hepatitis A while vacationing in Denmark. The fees were “taken care of completely without cost to the patient,” she said.On the other hand, Lenny Mauricio, 42, a business owner from Fort Lauderdale, Fla., traveled to Colombia without insurance in April 2023. Mr. Mauricio needed stitches and minor plastic surgery after a picture fell on his head at his Airbnb. The rental host found a specialist to help him, but the care and medication ended up costing him $1,500.Hospitals aren’t the same everywhere“There are huge variations in hospitals abroad,” said Dr. Chen. For example, hospitals abroad are likely to have wards (multiple beds in one large room) rather than single patient rooms, and someone may need to bring meals from outside to hospitalized patients, she explained.Amanda Shor, 37, an account executive from Seattle, became seriously ill with diarrhea, vomiting and fever while traveling in Vietnam in September 2023. She was admitted to a hospital for three days, and the conditions were unsettling. She recalled there being cockroaches on the wall and mud on the floor, and she became worried after seeing the staff use needles in unsanitary conditions. In many developing countries, private clinics may offer better conditions and more care options than public hospitals; U.S. Embassy staff, hotel staff and other locals may be able to direct you to such a clinic.Foreign hospitals may also have different rules for visitors. You might consider bringing copies of legal documents such as a marriage license to show proof of relationship if you are in a same-sex partnership (but keep in mind that many countries still do not recognize same-sex unions; check ILGA World’s map before you travel). And if you’re a parent whose child has a different last name, you might consider bringing a copy of the birth certificate.Finally, if you are hospitalized overseas, the American Embassy can notify your family, assist with a money transfer for medical costs and visit you in traumatic and critical condition cases. Before you go abroad, consider joining the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program to stay connected to the U.S. Embassy, just in case.For more travel advice, visit our collection of Travel 101 tips and hacks. Source link

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Robo Advisory Market Outlook, Competitive Strategies And Forecast

The global robo advisory market size is anticipated to reach USD 41.83 billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of 30.5% from 2024 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. The growing use of smartphones coupled with the increased applications of chatbots on various investment and e-commerce platforms worldwide is anticipated to drive the demand for robo advisory during the projected period. In addition, the increasing awareness of digital investment consultation services is expected to drive market growth during the forecast period.

Robo-advisory includes algorithm and automated driven financial planning with little human involvement. Additionally, through an online survey, the robo-advisor gathers financial information from clients, such as their current financial position and future financial goals. Furthermore, using this information, robo advisors offer clients certain benefits such as quick account setup, portfolio management, and security features. Such factors are anticipated to drive the market in the near future.

Players in the robo advisory market are actively prioritizing technological advancements and forming strategic partnerships to broaden their product range, aiming to enhance the automated investment experience for their customers. Major market participants are securing funding to elevate their automated financial advisory services and improve overall customer experience. In September 2021, Betterment LLC secured USD 160 million in funding, propelling the company's market valuation beyond USD 1.3 billion. Such initiatives are driving the growth of the robo advisory market.

Gather more insights about the market drivers, restrains and growth of the Robo Advisory Market

Robo Advisory Market Report Highlights

• Based on type, the hybrid robo advisors segment dominated the market in 2023. The growth of the segment is attributed to the rising demand for hybrid robo advisors from investors seeking low fees and user-friendly interfaces, alongside personalized advice and guidance typically provided by human advisors

• Based on provider, the fintech robo advisor dominated the market in 2023 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. The growing demand for fintech robo advisors owing to its benefits such as tax harvesting, auto rebalancing, estate planning, retirement planning, and simplified insurance processing, among others is attributed to the segment’s growth

• Based on service type, the direct plan-based/goal- based segment dominated the market in 2023. The continuous innovations undertaken by market players to offer direct plan-based/goal-based robo advisors are driving the growth of the segment

• Based on end-use, the high net worth individuals segment dominated the market in 2023. Robo advisory platforms provide financial advice to high-net-worth individuals who are seeking to gain maximum returns at lower processing fees

Robo Advisory Market Segmentation

Grand View Research has segmented the robo advisory market based on type, provider, service type, end-use, and region:

Robo Advisory Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2017 - 2030)

• Pure Robo Advisors

• Hybrid Robo Advisors

Robo Advisory Provider Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2017 - 2030)

• Fintech Robo Advisors

• Banks

• Traditional Wealth Managers

• Others

Robo Advisory Service Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2017 - 2030)

• Direct Plan-based/Goal-based

• Comprehensive Wealth Advisory

Robo Advisory End User Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2017 - 2030)

• Retail Investor

• High Net Worth Individuals

Robo Advisory Regional Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2017 - 2030)

• North America

o U.S.

o Canada

• Europe

o Germany

o U.K.

o France

• Asia Pacific

o China

o India

o Japan

o South Korea

o Australia

• Latin America

o Brazil

o Mexico

• Middle East & Africa

o Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

o UAE

o South Africa

Order a free sample PDF of the Robo Advisory Market Intelligence Study, published by Grand View Research.

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Affordable Teeth Implants – High Quality, Low Cost

When it comes to restoring a confident smile, teeth implants are an excellent solution for replacing missing or damaged teeth. However, the cost of dental implants often deters many people from pursuing this life-changing procedure. The good news is that affordable teeth implants are now more accessible than ever before, offering high-quality results without breaking the bank. This blog explores the world of affordable teeth implants, how they maintain quality at a lower cost, and what you need to know to make an informed decision.

What Are Teeth Implants?

Teeth implants, also known as dental implants, are artificial tooth roots made of biocompatible materials like titanium or zirconia. They are surgically placed into the jawbone to provide a stable foundation for replacement teeth, such as crowns, bridges, or dentures. Unlike other tooth replacement options, implants are designed to mimic natural teeth in appearance, function, and durability.

Why Choose Teeth Implants?

Dental implants are favored for several reasons:

Natural Look and Feel: Implants closely resemble natural teeth, ensuring your smile looks authentic and aesthetically pleasing.

Durability: With proper care, implants can last a lifetime, making them a long-term solution.

Improved Oral Health: Unlike bridges that require grinding down adjacent teeth, implants preserve the integrity of surrounding teeth.

Better Functionality: Implants provide a strong bite force, allowing you to eat your favorite foods without discomfort.

Prevent Bone Loss: By stimulating the jawbone, implants prevent bone deterioration commonly associated with missing teeth.

Breaking the Myth: Affordable Teeth Implants vs. Expensive Options

A common misconception is that affordable teeth implants compromise on quality. However, this isn’t necessarily true. Advances in dental technology, innovative treatment approaches, and competition among dental providers have made it possible to offer implants at lower costs while maintaining high standards of care.

Factors Influencing the Cost of Dental Implants

Materials Used: High-quality, biocompatible materials ensure safety and longevity. Bulk production of these materials has reduced costs over time.

Clinic Location: Dental practices in countries with lower living costs often offer implants at significantly reduced prices.

Experience of the Dentist: Established dentists with extensive experience may charge higher fees, but many skilled professionals offer affordable services.

Technology and Equipment: Modern clinics equipped with advanced technology can streamline procedures, reducing costs without affecting quality.

Treatment Complexity: Single-tooth implants are less expensive than full-mouth restorations or cases requiring bone grafts and sinus lifts.

Where to Find Affordable Teeth Implants

1. Local Dental Clinics and Schools

Many dental schools offer discounted implant procedures performed by students under the supervision of experienced professionals. Local clinics might also provide promotions or payment plans.

2. Dental Tourism

Countries like Mexico, Thailand, Hungary, and India are renowned for providing high-quality dental care at a fraction of the cost in the United States or Western Europe. Patients often combine treatment with a vacation, making dental tourism a cost-effective option.

3. Insurance and Financing Options

Although dental insurance plans rarely cover implants entirely, some plans offer partial coverage. Additionally, many clinics offer financing options to spread the cost over manageable monthly payments.

Ensuring Quality While Saving Costs

When seeking affordable teeth implants, it’s essential to prioritize quality and safety. Here are some tips:

1. Research Your Provider

Look for certified dentists with positive patient reviews and a strong track record. Verify their qualifications and ask to see examples of their work.

2. Request a Detailed Treatment Plan

A transparent treatment plan helps you understand the procedures involved, costs, and timeline. This prevents hidden charges and ensures you’re fully informed.

3. Consider Alternative Materials

While titanium implants are the most common, zirconia implants are also effective and may be available at a lower cost.

4. Opt for Mini Implants

Mini implants are smaller and less invasive, making them a more affordable option for certain cases.

5. Ask About Warranties

Reputable clinics often provide warranties or guarantees on implant procedures, giving you peace of mind about your investment.

The Procedure: What to Expect

Understanding the implant process can help alleviate concerns and prepare you for treatment:

Initial Consultation: Your dentist will evaluate your oral health, take X-rays, and discuss your options.

Preparation: If necessary, procedures like tooth extractions, bone grafts, or sinus lifts will be performed.

Implant Placement: The implant is surgically placed into the jawbone and left to heal for several months to allow osseointegration (bone integration).

Abutment Placement: An abutment is attached to the implant to connect it to the replacement tooth.

Crown Placement: The final step involves attaching a custom-made crown to the abutment, completing the restoration.

Benefits of Affordable Teeth Implants

Affordable teeth implants don’t just save money; they also improve your quality of life in several ways:

Enhanced Confidence: A complete, healthy smile boosts self-esteem and helps you interact with others more comfortably.

Improved Nutrition: Restored teeth allow you to chew food properly, improving digestion and overall health.

Speech Improvement: Implants prevent the slurring or lisping often caused by missing teeth.

Low Maintenance: Unlike dentures that require special care, implants only need regular brushing, flossing, and dental checkups.

Potential Risks and How to Mitigate Them

While dental implants are generally safe, some risks include infection, implant failure, or nerve damage. To minimize these risks:

Choose a qualified and experienced dentist.

Follow all pre- and post-operative care instructions.

Maintain excellent oral hygiene.

Schedule regular follow-ups with your dentist.

Conclusion

Affordable teeth implants are a game-changer for anyone seeking to restore their smile without straining their budget. By understanding the factors that influence cost, exploring different options, and prioritizing quality, you can achieve the perfect balance of affordability and excellence. Remember, a confident smile is an investment in your overall well-being—and with affordable teeth implants, it’s within reach!