Michael Koretzky

Journalism is a profession of highs and lows. I've covered the 1988 Democratic and Republican national conventions, two space shuttle launches and one landing, and a jazz festival in Istanbul. Then again, shock rocker Marilyn Manson threatened to kill me, Apollo 14 astronaut Edgar Mitchell called me an idiot, and Larry King told me my fly was down.

Where to Enjoy the Least Taxing Vacations
Where to Enjoy the Least Taxing Vacations

on August 20, 2010

A new study lists the vacation destinations with the best and worst travel taxes. And there are some surprises.

Riding the Wave: How Healthcare Is Faring This Summer
Riding the Wave: How Healthcare Is Faring This Summer

on August 18, 2010

Consumer confidence in the healthcare system is still low, a quarter of Americans are skipping medical care because of the cost, and even government is cutting benefits. Here’s what you can do.

Drivers Put the Brakes on Their Car Insurance
Drivers Put the Brakes on Their Car Insurance

on August 18, 2010

The Geico Gecko may be cute, but customers’ satisfaction with their car insurance policies is getting ugly.

Want a High-Paying Job with Great Benefits? You Need Uncle Sam
Want a High-Paying Job with Great Benefits? You Need Uncle Sam

on August 13, 2010

Federal workers not only receive better benefits than private employees, they’re now paid better, too.

Travel is About to Get Easier – In the Air and On the Ground
Travel is About to Get Easier – In the Air and On the Ground

on August 11, 2010

Federal rules may force airlines to make travel easier, while a new survey may persuade hotel chains to provide nicer rooms.

Are You In or Out? Just a Few More Days to Decide
Are You In or Out? Just a Few More Days to Decide

on August 10, 2010

Starting next week, if you want overdraft protection for your debit card, you must “opt in.” But should you?

Is That Your Family? Next Year, Your Boss May Ask You to Prove It
Is That Your Family? Next Year, Your Boss May Ask You to Prove It

on August 9, 2010

With healthcare costs set to rise next year, your employer will still cover you – but you’ll have to prove your family is really your own.

Taxes: Death of the Refund Anticipation Loan?
Taxes: Death of the Refund Anticipation Loan?

on August 8, 2010

IRS stops aiding and abetting tax preparers in making high interest loans to those Americans who can least afford them.

Credit Card Abuse: Progress, But Not Perfection
Credit Card Abuse: Progress, But Not Perfection

on August 4, 2010

Since new laws were passed to protect consumers against abusive credit card practices, a recent study reveals things have gotten better, but they’re far from perfect.

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