Insurance
Auto-Pilot: Good for Planes, Not Finances
Kentin Waits on November 18, 2013
We all do it: sign up for services that suck money monthly from our accounts, then forget about them. How much are you wasting on things you could pay less for or drop entirely?
If You’re Overweight or Smoke, It’s Going to Cost You
B.T. Ballenger on November 15, 2013
The Affordable Care Act allows employers to penalize people who don’t participate in voluntary wellness programs or meet certain fitness goals.
Could Medicaid Come After You for Mom’s Nursing Home Bill?
Marilyn Lewis on November 14, 2013
Some little-known state laws hold grown children responsible for their parents’ care — at least in theory.
What Happens If Healthcare.gov Isn’t Fixed by Nov. 30?
B.T. Ballenger on November 14, 2013
It’s supposed to be, but the government had plenty of time to get it right the first time and failed. So what’s Plan B?
Mental Health Will Get Same Co-Pays and Deductibles As Other Treatments
B.T. Ballenger on November 11, 2013
Insurers warn that the new federal rule could push premiums up, but for those with mental illness it may mean greater access and better treatment.
FDA: Even a Tiny Bit of Trans Fat is Dangerous
B.T. Ballenger on November 7, 2013
Trans fat may soon be banned from processed foods altogether.
Are You Ready to Trust a Self-Driving Car?
Guest Blogger on November 6, 2013
Technology will make these cars less likely to be involved in accidents than those operated by humans, but would you trust a self-driving car to take your child to school?
You Can Finally Keep Some of Your FSA Money
B.T. Ballenger on October 31, 2013
Employers may now allow up to $500 left over in a health flexible spending account to carry over into the following year.
Wildest Pet Insurance Claims of 2013
Guest Blogger on October 28, 2013
Find out what happens when a dog eats 2 pounds of onion rings and a cat goes for a spin in the washing machine.
States Deliberately Leave Millions of the Poor Uninsured
B.T. Ballenger on October 24, 2013
Even though the federal government would have picked up 90 percent of the bill for Medicaid expansion under Obamacare in future years, half the states have refused to expand the program.
Filing 1 Homeowners Insurance Claim Can Jack Your Premium 9 Percent
B.T. Ballenger on October 23, 2013
If you’re going to file a claim, it had better be worth it.
Should You Buy Pet Insurance?
Maryalene LaPonsie on October 16, 2013
When your dog gets cancer, how are you going to pay for his chemo? Should you have a pet insurance policy?
10 Ways Health Insurance and Other Workplace Benefits May Change
Guest Blogger on October 16, 2013
Employers are planning a number of important changes to the benefits you get at work next year.
Myth Busting: Do You Need a Credit Check for Obamacare?
Guest Blogger on October 15, 2013
Of all the things people are worrying about as they navigate Obamacare, credit history should not be one of them.
You’re Probably Trusting Your Teen Driver Too Much
Guest Blogger on October 10, 2013
A new survey from State Farm finds a big disconnect between what parents assume and how teen drivers actually behave
A Friend Who Borrows Your Car Probably Snoops Through Your Stuff
Guest Blogger on October 8, 2013
A new CarInsurance.com survey finds that people are very inclined to poke around a borrowed vehicle.
Does Obamacare Work? It Did for Me
Guest Blogger on October 8, 2013
The misinformation pertaining to Obamacare could potentially create big problems for people looking for more affordable health insurance.
Report: Too Much Tylenol Can Kill You
B.T. Ballenger on October 7, 2013
Taking more than the recommended amount of acetaminophen can cause liver damage, and too much can be fatal, an investigation shows.
Study: Major Midlife Stresses Tied to Dementia Risk
B.T. Ballenger on October 4, 2013
A nearly 40-year study on hundreds of women suggests that stressful events such as divorce and work problems may increase the risk of dementia.
Deer Collision Season Opens: Are You Ready?
Guest Blogger on October 3, 2013
November is the worst month for car collisions with deer, but October isn’t far behind.
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