You Are On Your Own (YOYO): Many of us were otherwise occupied listening to other news of the day (or decade), so its easy to understand missing this: the Affordable Care Act was struck down by a federal court. ‘Who cares?’ you may say...You care—regardless of political party. And here’s why: Without this program and protection, anyone—and I mean 50 million of us—can and will be kicked off or denied health insurance if we have a pre-existing medical condition (and who doesn’t?). Also anyone over 26 is YOYO—You’re On Your Own’ to pay those hefty insurance premiums. And flat-out, a cool 17 million Americans will lose their coverage. And yes I know that if you have a job and your company happens to include healthcare insurance in your benefits, this does not affect you—yet. Higher premiums are coming to you. And if you believe the politicians who say to you that they ‘are committed to ensuring affordable, high quality healthcare is available,’ they are telling tall tales. And here’s why: healthcare insurance companies are not in business to make less profits and people with pre-existing conditions are a total money loser for these companies. I find it particularly ironic that many of us are receiving this ‘gag gift’ during the ‘season of giving.’ …see more