Tag: Insurance
The Most and Least Expensive States to Own a Car
Krystal Steinmetz on August 27, 2014
A new Bankrate study says owning a car in the Midwest is cheap, compared with many other states.
The Allure of Medical Magnets and Other Unproven ‘Cures’
Marilyn Lewis on August 27, 2014
The Internet helps broadcast dubious remedies and phony “cures.” These unproven treatments take your money and sometimes your health, too.
Odds Are, Hackers Have Your Medical File
Krystal Steinmetz on August 21, 2014
Patients’ personal data at 90 percent of health care organizations have either been exposed or stolen.
Paying Guests in Your Home? Check Your Homeowners Policy
Guest Blogger on August 20, 2014
The occasional rented room probably won’t run afoul of your homeowners insurance. A thriving vacation rental business just might.
Americans Are Tired of Being Surprised by Their Medical Bills
Krystal Steinmetz on August 19, 2014
A recent TransUnion Healthcare survey found that just 25 percent of patients receive pre-treatment cost estimates.
Fender Bender: Should You File a Claim?
Guest Blogger on August 18, 2014
You have a car insurance deductible, but filing a claim for small amounts above that would be very costly, eventually.
How Much Auto Insurance Do You Need? Don’t Guess
Guest Blogger on August 14, 2014
A new car insurance-buying tool can tell you how much insurance other drivers like you purchase in your state.
Like Cheap Contact Lenses? Then You Won’t Like This
Krystal Steinmetz on August 8, 2014
Major contact lens manufacturers are setting price minimums for some of their products, which critics say will eliminate consumers’ ability to find discounted lenses.
Hospital ER Charges $9,000 to Bandage Cut Finger
Krystal Steinmetz on August 8, 2014
A New Jersey teacher received a massive $9,000 bill for an ER trip that included a tetanus shot, finger bandage and antibacterial wipes.
Many Admit To Driving When They Were Too Drowsy
Guest Blogger on August 7, 2014
CarInsurance.com’s survey reveals that drivers hit the road while sleepy, sick and drunk.
Gallup: Uninsured Rate Nose-Dives in Some States Because of Obamacare
Krystal Steinmetz on August 6, 2014
Arkansas and Kentucky lead the nation with the sharpest reductions in the percentage of residents without health insurance.
Totaled in Kansas, Not in Colorado
Guest Blogger on July 31, 2014
Thresholds for totaling a car vary by state and could affect whether your car is sent to the scrap heap or the body shop.
The Best Credit Cards to Use When You Rent a Car
Marilyn Lewis on July 30, 2014
Most credit cards offer insurance protection if you use them to rent a car. But some have better coverage than others.
The Shocking Secrets of Hoarders
Guest Blogger on July 28, 2014
Used kitty litter. Boxes of empty pill bottles. Rat droppings. An Insure.com survey reveals the disturbing details of hoarding.
One Court Ruling Shoots Down Obamacare, Another Backs It Up
Krystal Steinmetz on July 22, 2014
Health care subsidies for millions of Americans are being threatened, but what do the two rulings mean for you?
Worried You’ll Outlive Your Money? There’s Insurance for That
Marilyn Lewis on July 22, 2014
New rules mean that longevity annuities — insurance against outliving your money — are more attractive for retirement savers.
Your Doctor May Know All of Your Unhealthy Little Secrets
Krystal Steinmetz on July 14, 2014
Some hospitals are using patients’ credit card data to identify patients at risk for poor health.
Kids Who Recognize Fast-Food Logos Are More Likely to Be Fat
Krystal Steinmetz on July 8, 2014
New research shows a disturbing link between fast-food brand awareness and childhood obesity.
Worst Car-Theft Cities: 9 of 10 Are in California
Guest Blogger on July 8, 2014
The National Insurance Crime Bureau has released its annual list of cities with the worst car-theft rates. Is yours on the list?
How Much Would You Pay to Get Rid of a Hangover?
Krystal Steinmetz on June 30, 2014
The I.V. Doctor service claims to be able to cure a hangover, but it comes with an expensive price tag.
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