Ask Stacy: Can Obamacare Help Me Retire Early?
Ask Stacy: Can Obamacare Help Me Retire Early?

on August 25, 2015

This reader would like to retire early, but wonders how they can possibly afford the cost of health insurance until they’re eligible for Medicare. Well, here’s some good news.

Successfully Negotiate Your Medical Bills in 7 Simple Steps
Successfully Negotiate Your Medical Bills in 7 Simple Steps

on July 29, 2015

You can haggle for everything, and we do mean everything. Here’s how to get a better deal on your medical bills.

How Marital Status Affects Your Car Insurance Bill
How Marital Status Affects Your Car Insurance Bill

on July 28, 2015

Are you single, separated, divorced or widowed? Chances are good you pay more for car insurance, according to a new study.

Having a Baby? Congratulations! It Will Cost You
Having a Baby? Congratulations! It Will Cost You

on July 21, 2015

What you are charged for delivery varies widely, mostly depending on the hospital you choose, according to a new report. Read on.

The Most Pleasant — and Painful — Cities for Drivers
The Most Pleasant — and Painful — Cities for Drivers

on July 15, 2015

Getting behind the wheel can be a joy in some cities — and a chore in others. Find out where your town ranks.

Rate of Uninsured Americans Hits New Low
Rate of Uninsured Americans Hits New Low

on July 11, 2015

Love it or hate it, Obamacare has pushed health insurance coverage to a new level. Find out where the greatest expansion has been.

Obamacare Insurers Seek Big Rate Hikes
Obamacare Insurers Seek Big Rate Hikes

on July 7, 2015

More people who bought health insurance through Obamacare were sicker than expected, insurers say, and now they want to boost their rates.

Supreme Court Upholds Health Insurance Subsidies
Supreme Court Upholds Health Insurance Subsidies

on June 25, 2015

Nationwide health insurance subsidies will remain in place for millions of Americans, the Supreme Court ruled today. What does this mean for your family?

Medical Bills? Tips to Protect Yourself Until Laws Improve
Medical Bills? Tips to Protect Yourself Until Laws Improve

on June 22, 2015

Federal legislation that would better protect consumers from unfair medical bills is in the works. In the meantime, these tips can help you today.

10 Common Mistakes to Avoid When Buying Health Insurance
10 Common Mistakes to Avoid When Buying Health Insurance

on June 18, 2015

Choosing health insurance is complicated, but a little homework can save you hundreds or even thousands of dollars a year.

Will Target-CVS Deal Usher in Savings on Prescriptions?
Will Target-CVS Deal Usher in Savings on Prescriptions?

on June 17, 2015

In a pending $1.9 billion deal, giant drugstore chain CVS will buy Target’s pharmacy and clinic businesses.

How to Defuse 10 Common Summer Driving Disasters
How to Defuse 10 Common Summer Driving Disasters

on June 10, 2015

Avert road-trip risk: What you need to know to save time and money and get back on your way.

5 Health Care Myths Debunked
5 Health Care Myths Debunked

on June 4, 2015

From antibiotics to insurance premiums … see if you know the truth behind these five common health care myths.

Ask Stacy: Will My Credit Card Really Cover My Rental Car Mishap?
Ask Stacy: Will My Credit Card Really Cover My Rental Car Mishap?

on June 2, 2015

Some credit cards offer to cover damage to a rental car so you won’t need the expensive collision damage waiver coverage pushed by the rental companies. But will this free credit card benefit really offer the protection it promises?

You’ll Be Stunned by the Projected Cost of Obesity
You’ll Be Stunned by the Projected Cost of Obesity

on May 18, 2015

If all the overweight American kids go on to become overweight adults, we have a problem, according to new research by the Brookings Institution.

2 Keys to Avoiding Medical Identity Theft
2 Keys to Avoiding Medical Identity Theft

on May 18, 2015

Medical identity theft can be lucrative for criminals and disastrous for victims — and it’s on the rise. Here’s what you can do to prevent it.

Is Travel Insurance Worth Buying for Your Dream Vacation?
Is Travel Insurance Worth Buying for Your Dream Vacation?

on May 14, 2015

The come-ons for insurance are constant and often compelling when you travel. If you buy in, beware the “gotcha clause.”

How to Fight ‘Surprise’ Medical Bills
How to Fight ‘Surprise’ Medical Bills

on May 11, 2015

If you’ve ever gotten a medical bill your insurance company wouldn’t pay, you’re not alone. Here’s how to fight back.

How Much Personal Data Should We Render Up to The Man?
How Much Personal Data Should We Render Up to The Man?

on May 8, 2015

With the advent of Apple watches — and myriad similar devices — our employers, and others, will be seeking to collect our personal information, and will be capable of doing so in great detail, if we agree. Do we?

Homeownership: Is it Worth the Leap of Faith?
Homeownership: Is it Worth the Leap of Faith?

on May 1, 2015

Times have changed since the 30-year mortgage formed the crux of the American Dream. Here’s some 2015 perspective on “buying in” to the housing market.

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