Tag: Insurance
Ask Stacy: Can Obamacare Help Me Retire Early?
Stacy Johnson CPA 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
Maryalene LaPonsie 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
Karla Bowsher 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
Krystal Steinmetz 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
Karla Bowsher 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
Ari Cetron 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
Jim Gold 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
Karla Bowsher 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
Karla Bowsher 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
Allison Martin 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?
Krystal Steinmetz 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
Guest Blogger 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
Maryalene LaPonsie 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?
Stacy Johnson CPA 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
Krystal Steinmetz 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
Karla Bowsher 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?
Christopher Elliott 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
Karla Bowsher 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?
Bob Sullivan 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?
Bob Sullivan 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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