Insurance
Nearly Half of Bostonians Admit to Aggressive Driving
Guest Blogger on June 23, 2014
Boston ranks No. 1 for aggressive driving, but nationwide motorists report witnessing plenty of bad driving behavior, including cutting funeral lines, a new survey says.
Don’t Take These Dietary Supplements, CR Says
Krystal Steinmetz on June 20, 2014
Consumer Reports says some ingredients can pose serious risks to people who use them. It also warns that pregnant women should avoid many over-the-counter medications.
US Health Care Ranks Dead Last in International Survey
Krystal Steinmetz on June 19, 2014
A new health care survey found that the U.S. has the most expensive but least effective health care system compared with 10 other industrialized nations.
Retiring Early Could Cost You $51,000 Extra in Medical Bills
Krystal Steinmetz on June 13, 2014
Fidelity says couples retiring this year will face $220,000 in medical costs during retirement. It’s $51,000 more if you retire early at 62.
Could Your Cellphone Hurt Your Unborn Baby?
Krystal Steinmetz on June 12, 2014
An environmental education group says expectant mothers may be unknowingly harming their baby with wireless radiation.
Rate of Uninsured Adults Is at a Low of 13.4 Percent
Krystal Steinmetz on June 6, 2014
A Gallup poll tracking America’s uninsured shows the rate is the lowest it has been since Gallup started keeping track and way below a peak of 18 percent.
6 Recurring Expenses That Don’t Help Your Credit Score
Allison Martin on May 30, 2014
Looking to give your credit score a boost? Here are six regular expenses that won’t help you accomplish your objective even though you think they might.
The 10 Most Dangerous Cities for Walking
Guest Blogger on May 28, 2014
The four deadliest cities for pedestrians are in Florida, according to a new survey.
What New Grads Need to Know About Obamacare
Guest Blogger on May 27, 2014
Obamacare has changed the world of health insurance for recent grads. Here’s what you need to know.
Consumer Watchdog Says Medical Bills Unfairly Sink Credit Scores
Krystal Steinmetz on May 21, 2014
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau says medical debt should be treated differently than other debt when calculating credit scores.
People Confess Their Most Embarrassing Driving Fears and Mistakes
Guest Blogger on May 21, 2014
See if you can find your worst driving mistake on the list.
Dogs Can Truly Sniff Out Cancer, Researchers Say
Krystal Steinmetz on May 20, 2014
Research shows that canines are remarkably accurate at detecting cancer in humans.
‘Slowpoke’ Laws Target Left-Lane Plodders
Guest Blogger on May 14, 2014
You can be ticketed and fined if you poke along in the left lane. Your car insurance rates can go up, too.
Last Call for Commuter Train Bar Cars
Krystal Steinmetz on May 13, 2014
The last commuter train bar car has been retired. It seemed like a relic from another era, when drinking and driving and/or riding was tolerated or overlooked.
Health Insurers Won’t Pay for Medical Pot
Krystal Steinmetz on May 12, 2014
That’s so even though medical marijuana is legal in 21 states.
What’s Your State’s Health Care Rank?
Krystal Steinmetz on May 8, 2014
A new Commonwealth Fund report rates health care systems across the country — and some of the results are disturbing.
The Best Vehicles for Preventing Passenger Injuries
Guest Blogger on April 29, 2014
Auto insurance rates for medical payments and personal injury protection point to the safest cars.
10 Vehicles That Cause the Most Property Damage
Guest Blogger on April 28, 2014
Pickups and SUVs fill the list of 2014 model-year vehicles causing the most personal property damage. Blame their higher bumpers.
Homeowners: How Mineral Rights and Fracking Affect You
Guest Blogger on April 24, 2014
If you live in an area where there is the possibility of hydraulic fracturing, be sure to check with your lender, your insurer and an attorney before you give up your mineral rights or sign a lease.
Obamacare May Reduce Auto Insurance Rates
Guest Blogger on April 21, 2014
Auto insurance premiums could fall slightly as medical coverage related to the Affordable Care Act takes on more injury treatment costs, according to a new report by the Rand Corporation.
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