Archive for 'Insurance'

All Those Geico Ads Are Working
Jun 19, 2013 - Geico vastly outspends competitors on advertising, and many of you are buying into the message.

Supreme Court to Drug Makers: No More ‘Pay to Delay’
Jun 18, 2013 - A brand-name company that tries to pay its generic competition to go away can now be sued for violating antitrust laws.

The 10 Costliest Tornadoes
Jun 18, 2013 - The cost of the Moore, Okla., tornado last month hasn't been tallied yet, but it will be among the worst in U.S. history.

Health Insurance May Become Unaffordable for Low-Wage Workers
Jun 14, 2013 - Many low-wage earners will be offered health insurance through their workplace next year, but it might be more than many can reasonably afford.

Why Cellphone Insurance Is Not Worth the Cost
Jun 13, 2013 - After all, insurance is supposed to protect you from losses you can’t afford to replace.

Red Light Cameras: Public Safety or Government Revenue?
Jun 12, 2013 - Some cities have dropped cameras as a traffic law enforcement tool, saying their effectiveness has been questionable. In other locations, the debate rages on.

12 Horrible Pieces of Insurance Advice
Jun 12, 2013 - Some suggestions to cut the cost of insurance can produce disastrous results.

Ask Stacy: How Do I Deal With an Unfair Medical Bill?
Jun 11, 2013 - A reader went to the doctor to have a tick removed and now she has a $750 bill that's getting under her skin. Is there any way she can get it reduced?

7 Sites to Help You Save Big on Medical Bills
Jun 11, 2013 - Websites are providing more transparency about what you can expect to pay for medical procedures and prescription drugs.

Study: Health Savings Accounts Aren’t Working
Jun 06, 2013 - They're leading to more emergency room visits, fewer screenings for cancer and fewer prescriptions.

Fit Fatties May Outlive Thin Couch Potatoes
Jun 04, 2013 - A fitness expert tackles some common misconceptions about health and fitness.

Uninsured Not Sure They’ll Comply With Obamacare, Survey Says
Jun 03, 2013 - A new survey shows widespread confusion about the requirements of the Affordable Care Act.

Do You Need Treatment for Low Testosterone?
May 29, 2013 - Experts say testosterone replacement poses health risks and that safer — and far cheaper — solutions may be available.

Hang Up on Robocall Insurance Scammers
May 28, 2013 - Robocalls are telling people they've qualified for a lower car insurance rate.

The Extremely High Cost of a DUI
May 27, 2013 - Those three beers at happy hour could turn into a $15,000 ordeal if you're arrested and convicted of drunken driving. There are lots of ways to get home safely.