Insurance
Don’t Get Swept Away: Floods and Car Insurance
Guest Blogger on August 7, 2013
In the wake of several record-setting flash floods across the country, we outline ways to protect yourself and your car from rising water levels.
8 Cheap Ways to Reduce Stress
Angela Brandt on August 5, 2013
Money is the root of much stress. What are some ways you can relieve that tension without spending a dime?
The Future of Health Care: Empty Hospitals?
B.T. Ballenger on July 31, 2013
One medical expert thinks most doctor-patient conversations will someday happen over the phone or through video.
10 Things Health Plans Can and Can’t Do in 2014
Guest Blogger on July 31, 2013
The rules will change for health insurance plans when Obamacare finally takes full effect next year. Here’s what to look for.
When Is Travel Insurance Worth the Extra Cost?
Kentin Waits on April 29, 2014
Does it make sense to insure your baggage, your health and the price of your nonrefundable tickets and other deposits made in advance of your trip? Here’s what you need to consider.
4 Free Tools for Playing Doctor
B.T. Ballenger on July 29, 2013
Health care providers support these apps and websites for helping diagnose your health problems.
Is It Ever Too Late to Negotiate a Medical Bill?
Guest Blogger on July 29, 2013
Once a debt has been turned over to a collection agency, you may think it’s too late to see if it can be settled for less. But it’s never too late.
Dubai Paying Citizens Gold To Get Skinny
B.T. Ballenger on July 23, 2013
How’s this for incentive? The Dubai government is paying people in gold for the pounds they shed.
The Skinny on Losing Weight While Fattening Your Wallet
Angela Brandt on July 24, 2013
One of the excuses for being overweight is that being healthy is too expensive. Actually, being heavy can cost more and make you earn less.
Great: Now Diet Soda May Also Make You Fat
B.T. Ballenger on July 22, 2013
Despite having few or no calories, diet soda can still lead to weight gain, new research suggests.
Hurricane Deductible: You’re Paying More But Getting Less
Guest Blogger on July 24, 2013
Check your policy to see if this deductible has snuck in.
Expensive Standalone Emergency Rooms Popping Up
B.T. Ballenger on July 15, 2013
Free-standing emergency rooms are becoming much more common. They’re convenient, but expensive. Critics says they’re cash cows for their owners.
Dying to be Young? More of the Young are Dying
B.T. Ballenger on July 12, 2013
Young doesn’t mean healthy. Young adults are becoming obese at a faster rate than other age groups, and they’re the only demographic where heart disease deaths are increasing.
Will Insurers Help With Gun Safety Where Lawmakers Wouldn’t?
B.T. Ballenger on July 10, 2013
A new Kansas law could let teachers carry concealed guns on campus. Insurers, and some local governments, aren’t enthusiastic about it.
What Your Car Insurance Doesn’t Cover
Guest Blogger on July 9, 2013
Exclusions are very specific and include things such as racing, business use and nuclear war.
6 Obamacare Facts You Need to Know
Angela Brandt on July 8, 2013
Confused about what Obamacare means to you and your family? From who’s affected to what you’ll pay, here’s what you need to know.
Women Face Huge Increases in Long-Term Care Insurance Costs
Michael Koretzky on July 3, 2013
Long-term care insurance is becoming much more expensive for women than it is for men in many states. Here’s how you can reduce the cost.
Buying Glasses at Traditional Shops? You Must Be Blind
B.T. Ballenger on July 2, 2013
Glasses can easily cost $250, but prices at reputable online sellers can be a fraction of that. Take a look.
Being Born In America Is More Expensive Than Anywhere Else
B.T. Ballenger on July 5, 2013
U.S. mothers pay far more for maternity services than women in other countries, and costs have increased 49 percent in 6 years.
Tweets and Facebook Posts That Ruin Insurance Claims
Guest Blogger on July 2, 2013
You would think that if car owners were committing auto insurance fraud they wouldn’t boast to the world about it on the Internet. Think again.
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