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To cut health bills, boomers need 20-somethings

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 11:24:39 -0400

Baby boomers with individual health plans could see big savings on their premiums once public insurance exchanges launch on January 1 under the Affordable Care Act. But unless millions of uninsured young ...

Millions Eligible for Obamacare Subsidies, but Most Don't Know It

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 05:56:00 -0400

Millions eligible for Obamacare subsidies, but most don't know it

Driving: Another Thing Spouses Lie about

Sat, 20 Apr 2013 10:26:29 -0400

Driving: Another thing spouses lie about

How to Fight a Traffic Ticket

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 17:20:47 -0400

Last year I pulled out of my street without using a turn signal and got stopped by a cop. Twenty minutes later, I was holding four different tickets with fines totaling close to $1,100. And fines are just ...

Insight: Insurers see promise in pay-for-performance health plans

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 08:29:05 -0400

Insurers and doctors are testing a way to pay for healthcare that has been more common in the corporate suite than the emergency room - paying for better performance, betting it is the key to controlling ...

Your health plan – now with video games

Wed, 03 Apr 2013 10:57:37 -0400

Consumers and health experts alike have long tried to make healthy choices seem more palatable by adding a dose of fun. (Think parents sneaking vegetables into their kids’ macaroni and cheese.) Now, companies ...

Restaurant Chains Cut Estimates for Health-Law Costs

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 19:52:00 -0400

Restaurant owners have been fierce critics of the health-care overhaul law, fearing that its mandate for employers to offer insurance more broadly will drive up costs and deter hiring. Now, some operators ...

Health Insurers Warn on Premiums

Thu, 21 Mar 2013 23:01:00 -0400

Health insurers are privately warning brokers that premiums for many individuals and small businesses could increase sharply next year because of the health-care overhaul law, with the nation's biggest ...

10 Things Your Drugstore Won’t Say

Thu, 21 Mar 2013 13:24:48 -0400

The role pharmacies play is expanding. Are consumers better off?

Health Insurance Stock Outlook - March 2013

Wed, 20 Mar 2013 17:05:01 -0400

The overall thrust of healthcare reform and regulatory changes will most definitely change the face of the industry over the long run.

States eye private insurance for Medicaid expansion enrollees

Wed, 20 Mar 2013 06:17:00 -0400

States eye private insurance for Medicaid expansion enrollees

W.Va. Senate committee raises insurance minimums

Tue, 19 Mar 2013 10:40:17 -0400

A West Virginia Senate committee advanced a bill Monday that would likely increase car insurance premiums for drivers who can least afford it, but also expand liability coverage for the highest-risk drivers.The ...

To Save, Workers Take On Health-Cost Risk

Mon, 18 Mar 2013 11:09:25 -0400

Last fall, two big employers embarked on a radical new approach to employee health benefits, offering workers a sum of money and allowing them to choose their health plans on an online marketplace. Now, ...

Employers Blast Fees From New Health Law

Thu, 14 Mar 2013 23:04:00 -0400

Employers are bracing for a little-noticed fee in the federal health-care law that will charge them $63 for each person they insure next year, one of the clearest cost increases companies face when the ...

More US than Europeans drivers are on the phone

Thu, 14 Mar 2013 14:25:41 -0400

Distracted driving is more widespread in the U.S. than in Europe, according to a study released Thursday that surveyed drivers about their cellphone and texting habits.More U.S. drivers reported talking ...

Getting a handle on those retirement health "billions"

Thu, 14 Mar 2013 08:57:04 -0400

We've all heard the scary numbers. Experts say Americans need to set aside hundreds of thousands of dollars to pay for health care in retirement -- $200,000, $300,000 or more. Billions and billions, as ...

Insurers warn of overhaul-induced sticker shock

Wed, 13 Mar 2013 12:51:42 -0400

Some Americans could see their insurance bills double next year as the health care overhaul law expands coverage to millions of people.The nation's big health insurers say they expect premiums — or the ...

Possible overhaul-induced price hikes at a Glance

Wed, 13 Mar 2013 12:13:52 -0400

The health care overhaul starts expanding coverage to nearly 30 million uninsured people next year. The law also begins tacking on some expenses and coverage requirements to insurance policies.Insurers ...

Ask Yourself These Questions Before Purchasing Rental Car Insurance

Wed, 06 Mar 2013 09:42:00 -0500

Since the first rental car company was formed in Chicago in 1918, people have been renting and crashing cars they don't own-and facing the financial consequences for their actions. You may be one of the ...

New Efforts to Shorten the Car-Buying Process

Wed, 27 Feb 2013 14:28:49 -0500

"Let me run that by my manager." To minimize the use of that shopworn delaying tactic—and other haggling strategies that can drag out the car-buying process—more companies are experimenting with ...

What You Need to Know About Long-Term Care Insurance

Wed, 20 Feb 2013 14:02:41 -0500

Long-term care insurance may or may not be the right choice for you. But it remains the only protection against potentially devastating later-life health expenses should you or a loved one be unable to ...

7 insurance tips to deal with Sandy

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 13:24:57 -0400

Millions of people are looking for help in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, whether they're figuring out how to cope without electricity or addressing more significant property losses.As damage reports ...

The Next 24 Hours Will Be Crucial For Anyone Filing Hurricane Sandy Claims

Tue, 30 Oct 2012 10:10:00 -0400

First come, first served.

Is Your Doctor Overcharging You?

Wed, 05 Sep 2012 11:26:41 -0400

Marilyn has asked a great question… if you have an appointment with a doctor and the tech takes your blood pressure and temp then tells you the doctor is not in. You wait and ask the tech one or two questions ...

Neil Armstrong Couldn't Afford Life Insurance, So He Used a Creative Way to Provide for His Family If He Died

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 11:15:03 -0400

Neil Armstrong and the rest of the Apollo 11 crew couldn't afford life insurance on their federal salaries, so they had to improvise.

Beware of These Common Holes in Homeowners Insurance Coverage

Wed, 15 Aug 2012 12:57:42 -0400

Earthquakes, unexpected deductibles, and flooding are just a few of the costs your homeowners policy might not cover. But if you're like most Americans, you probably don't realize it. According to the ...

8 Biggest Mix-Ups About Health Care Reform

Tue, 31 Jul 2012 16:43:31 -0400

Here are the facts to dispel eight fictions that have grown up around the Affordable Care Act.

5 Ways To Financially Prepare For A Natural Disaster

Thu, 26 Jul 2012 15:41:16 -0400

Make sure youve got these tips covered before Mother Nature strikes.

$1 Billion in Health Insurance Rebates: Taxable or Tax-free?

Tue, 17 Jul 2012 14:57:44 -0400

Many Americans are about to get money back. We sort through how much they can keep.

4 Life Insurance Policies You Should Never Buy

Mon, 16 Jul 2012 11:17:48 -0400

If others rely on you, you should buy term life to fulfill your responsibilities. Having said that, there are many other kinds of life insurance that you should never buy.

5 Ways to Avoid Getting Ripped Off at the Doctor's Office

Thu, 05 Jul 2012 12:59:21 -0400

Most of us can think of at least a few times when we took our car to the mechanic and got the sense they were trying to sell us services we didn't need, or worse yet, overcharging us for the ones we do ...

What the Supreme Court's Ruling Means for Consumers

Thu, 28 Jun 2012 11:42:23 -0400

The Supreme court said Congress was acting within its powers under the Constitution when it required most Americans to carry health insurance or pay a penalty.

7 Little-Known Health Care Reform Gems

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 09:30:34 -0400

Health care reform could be a gold mine if you're looking to improve your family's health without spending your own money to do it.

How to Cut Your Health-Care Costs

Mon, 12 Mar 2012 14:30:05 -0400

Health care remains one of the largest line items in any family's budget. Here are 7 tips to help you save on medications, health insurance, doctors' bills and more.

Do You Need Life Insurance in Retirement?

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 13:34:34 -0500

Before you shrug off the idea of life insurance in retirement, it's a good idea to consider that life insurance still has its virtues.

15 Insurance Policies You Don't Need

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 03:00:00 -0400

15 Insurance Policies You Don't Need

Got a Crisis? Tap AIG (Really)

Wed, 12 Oct 2011 03:00:00 -0400

Got a Crisis? Tap AIG (Really)

5 Questions to Ask About Your 2012 Health Benefits

Sun, 02 Oct 2011 03:00:00 -0400

Here are five bottom-line questions to consider as you compare your 2012 options.

Billions in Unemployment Benefits Paid in Error

Thu, 15 Sep 2011 03:00:00 -0400

Billions in Unemployment Benefits Paid in Error

Long-Term Care Insurance Gets a Makeover

Wed, 14 Sep 2011 03:00:00 -0400

Long-Term Care Insurance Gets a Makeover