Insurance
7 Foods That Reduce Stress and Improve Health
B.T. Ballenger on June 27, 2013
Feeling stressed? Try these — they’re healthy and calming.
The 10 Costliest Wildfires
Guest Blogger on June 27, 2013
A great majority of the nation’s 10 most expensive wildfires caused massive destruction in California. The rest were in Colorado and Texas.
Worst Thing to Order at 5 Fast-Food Restaurants
B.T. Ballenger on June 26, 2013
These items have the highest calorie counts on fast-food menus — and they might surprise you.
New Alzheimer’s Treatment Shows Promise in Animal Tests
B.T. Ballenger on June 25, 2013
Nitroglycerin combined with an Alzheimer’s drug has been shown to reverse brain damage caused by the disease in mice. It’s still a long way from being tested on people.
6 Ways to Prepare for a Medical Emergency Now
Guest Blogger on June 20, 2013
You can take steps to make sure you’re not slammed with medical debt because of a trip to the emergency room.
All Those Geico Ads Are Working
Guest Blogger on June 19, 2013
Geico vastly outspends competitors on advertising, and many of you are buying into the message.
Supreme Court to Drug Makers: No More ‘Pay to Delay’
B.T. Ballenger on June 18, 2013
A brand-name company that tries to pay its generic competition to go away can now be sued for violating antitrust laws.
The 10 Costliest Tornadoes
Guest Blogger on June 18, 2013
The cost of the Moore, Okla., tornado last month hasn’t been tallied yet, but it will be among the worst in U.S. history.
Health Insurance May Become Unaffordable for Low-Wage Workers
B.T. Ballenger on June 14, 2013
Many low-wage earners will be offered health insurance through their workplace next year, but it might be more than many can reasonably afford.
Why Cellphone Insurance Is Not Worth the Cost
Len Penzo on June 13, 2013
After all, insurance is supposed to protect you from losses you can’t afford to replace.
Red Light Cameras: Public Safety or Government Revenue?
Angela Brandt on June 12, 2013
Some cities have dropped cameras as a traffic law enforcement tool, saying their effectiveness has been questionable. In other locations, the debate rages on.
7 Sites to Help You Save Big on Medical Bills
Guest Blogger on June 11, 2013
Websites are providing more transparency about what you can expect to pay for medical procedures and prescription drugs.
Fit Fatties May Outlive Thin Couch Potatoes
B.T. Ballenger on June 4, 2013
A fitness expert tackles some common misconceptions about health and fitness.
Uninsured Not Sure They’ll Comply With Obamacare, Survey Says
B.T. Ballenger on June 3, 2013
A new survey shows widespread confusion about the requirements of the Affordable Care Act.
Do You Need Treatment for Low Testosterone?
B.T. Ballenger on May 29, 2013
Experts say testosterone replacement poses health risks and that safer — and far cheaper — solutions may be available.
Hang Up on Robocall Insurance Scammers
Guest Blogger on May 28, 2013
Robocalls are telling people they’ve qualified for a lower car insurance rate.
The Extremely High Cost of a DUI
Craig Donofrio on May 27, 2013
Those three beers at happy hour could turn into a $15,000 ordeal if you’re arrested and convicted of drunken driving. There are lots of ways to get home safely.
Should You Join the Military?
Myscha Theriault on May 24, 2013
The pay for serving and protecting your country isn’t great at first, but military service comes with some decent retirement and education perks — and substantial risks.
Feds Are Sending $700,000 to Victims of Insurance Scheme
B.T. Ballenger on May 23, 2013
Some people who received nearly worthless medical discounts when they expected health insurance will get a refund, the FTC says. Here’s how to avoid making the same mistake they did.
When Pigs Fly: How I Fought a Parking Ticket and Won
Len Penzo on May 23, 2013
Sometimes you can beat City Hall. Here are the steps to take if you think the ticket you received was unjust.
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