Insurance
Teens’ Use of E-Cigarettes Has Doubled
B.T. Ballenger on September 6, 2013
A self-reported survey of middle school and high school students shows the number of users doubled from 2011 to 2012.
I’ve Started Getting Ready for Obamacare — So Should You
Karen Datko on September 5, 2013
People will be able to apply for health insurance coverage on the state marketplaces beginning Oct. 1. There are steps you can take now to make that process easier.
Don’t Text Drivers: You Could Be Sued if They Crash
B.T. Ballenger on September 3, 2013
A New Jersey appeals court ruled that people have a responsibility not to text people they have reason to believe are behind the wheel of a moving vehicle.
Are Some C-sections Financially Motivated?
B.T. Ballenger on September 2, 2013
The financial incentive to perform the more profitable procedure is likely very subtle but it’s still there, new research suggests.
1 Out of 4 Antibiotic Prescriptions Are Useless
B.T. Ballenger on August 29, 2013
Physicians often prescribe antibiotics when they’re unnecessary, and that practice could backfire.
Watch Out for These Obamacare Scams
Guest Blogger on August 29, 2013
Scammers are using the October rollout of the state insurance marketplaces as an opportunity to con personal information from people. Here’s how to keep up your guard.
How 6 Liters of Salt Water Can Cost $546
B.T. Ballenger on August 28, 2013
A newspaper tried to figure out why IV bags of saline cost so much at hospitals. Here’s what it found.
Starbucks Won’t Cut Workers’ Hours to Dodge Obamacare
B.T. Ballenger on August 28, 2013
While some businesses have complained about the requirements of health care reform and threatened to scale back full-time workers to part time, Starbucks made a point of saying it won’t.
Walmart Will Offer Benefits to Same-Sex Partners
B.T. Ballenger on August 27, 2013
Starting next year, full-time Walmart employees can acquire health coverage for their same-sex partners.
Our Genes Reward Self-Sacrificing Behavior
B.T. Ballenger on August 26, 2013
Research suggests our genes don’t work as effectively to protect us from disease when we derive our happiness from consuming things.
8 Steps to Prepare for Obamacare
Angela Brandt on September 12, 2013
The opening date for the Affordable Care Act’s insurance marketplaces is near. Here’s how to be ready just in case any of the changes affect you and your family.
5 Car Insurance Mistakes When Kids Go to College
Guest Blogger on August 22, 2013
Leaving your college-bound child on your family’s insurance policy could be very wise or a costly mistake. Here’s how to decide.
Beware CVS ExtraCare for Prescription Drugs
B.T. Ballenger on August 21, 2013
The CVS ExtraCare rewards program is expanding for prescription drugs, but signing up means signing away some privacy.
UPS Drops Health Care for Some Spouses, Blames Obamacare
B.T. Ballenger on August 21, 2013
Spouses of UPS employees who can get health care through their own jobs will no longer be eligible for health insurance through UPS in 2014. What do you think?
Kids Moving Home? What Happens to Car Insurance Rates
Guest Blogger on August 15, 2013
If your child is moving back in with you after leaving the nest, that could have a major impact on what you pay for auto insurance. Here are the steps to take.
Want to Lose Weight? Try a Bigger Breakfast
B.T. Ballenger on August 14, 2013
New research suggests shifting your calorie intake toward the start of the day promotes weight loss.
Mortgage Insurance: Why You Have to Pay and When You Can Stop
Kentin Waits on August 13, 2013
Welcome to the one insurance policy you can’t shop, don’t benefit from, but will have to pay for if you don’t have a big enough down payment.
Rich People Have Different Toxins in Their Bodies
B.T. Ballenger on August 12, 2013
In some ways, your body chemistry depends on whether you’re rich or poor, research says.
Car Insurance Rates Up 23 Percent in 5 Years
B.T. Ballenger on August 9, 2013
That’s more than double the rate at which consumer prices have grown.
3 DIY Tips for Whiter Teeth
Angela Brandt on August 7, 2013
There are inexpensive ways to help your smile look bright, but some popular methods may not be good for your teeth.
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