Tuesday, June 11, 2013When you have an insurance claim, the last thing you want to discover is that you didn't buy the right coverage. While it's easy to point the finger at agents, coverage gaps could be a two-way street. Sometimes friends and family members offer bad advice, including tenuous, illogical and even illegal strategies, hoping to save you a few bucks. READ MORE >>
Tuesday, June 4, 2013Owners of life insurance report more fulfillment and optimism in their lives compared to those without coverage, according to findings from the Keep Good Going Report, sponsored by New York Life. The survey, conducted by Greenwald & Associates, explored the attitudes and expectations of more than 2,000 Americans regarding how they can cultivate goodness in their lives. READ MORE >>
Tuesday, May 28, 2013A Portland, Maine family doctor is the latest poster child for private practitioners who are turning their backs on insurers altogether. In April, Dr. Michael Ciampi stopped accepting all forms of insurance, including Medicare and Medicaid, and started charging for his services a la carte. READ MORE >>
Tuesday, May 21, 2013President Barack Obama's historic Affordable Care Act is bringing sweeping changes to your health care. Insurers can no longer deny you coverage due to pre-existing conditions. Preventive care and wellness screenings are now available at no additional cost. Lifetime dollar limits on health plans are a thing of the past. READ MORE >>
Monday, May 13, 2013After more than a decade of experimentation, auto insurer Progressive Corp. is on the verge of a nationwide unveiling of a new type of insurance that charges customers based, in part, on real-time information about how well they drive. READ MORE >>
Monday, May 6, 2013Large car repair bills are something no one wants, which is why policies that offer peace of mind in the form of a set copayment or percentage for car repairs are so appealing. Chances are you've been offered one of these protection plans -- mechanical breakdown insurance or an extended warranty -- when you purchased your car or perhaps even got an offer in the mail. READ MORE >>
Friday, April 19, 2013It’s a problem most people would love to have, but it’s a problem nonetheless: You and your spouse have amassed a degree of wealth that you hope to pass on to your children, but you’re hesitant even to broach the subject of money with them out of fear they could become spoiled by the very thought of an inheritance. READ MORE >>
Monday, April 8, 2013Homeowner’s insurance is a necessary expense when you own your own home and can certainly be a lifesaver in the event of a disastrous tragedy, but that doesn’t make the premiums any easier on your pocketbook. READ MORE >>
Monday, March 25, 2013The Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare, celebrated its third anniversary on Saturday, but the controversial law’s biggest challenge is still on the horizon. In the past three years, the ACA has survived a disastrous midterm election for the Democrats and a nail-biting Supreme Court decision last June, which also changed some key components of the law. READ MORE >>
Sunday, March 17, 2013Understanding all the legal mumbo-jumbo of an insurance policy is hard enough. So auto policy holders should know what's fact and what's fiction about what insurers look for when determining premium rates. Here are 10 auto insurance myths debunked. 1. The color of my car matters. READ MORE >>
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