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How your credit score affects the rates you pay for 4 major types of insurance
Auto, home, health and life insurers may reward or punish you for your credit score.
4 min read Oct 22, 2015
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Our son is broke but too old for our health insurance. How do we help with his care?
See what a caring parent can do for an adult child who’s broke, sick and uninsured.
2 min read Sep 28, 2015
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The 6 questions every patient wants to ask about getting a 2nd opinion
Will your doctor be offended? Will your health plan pay? See those answers and more.
2 min read Sep 23, 2015
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Think you might want to retire outside the US? Better think about health insurance
Dreaming of retirement overseas? Here’s what to know about health care.
2 min read Aug 11, 2015
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The cloak over health care costs: Why is it so tough to get prices for procedures?
Medical pricing is way too murky. But new tools and legislation may offer remedies.
4 min read Aug 10, 2015
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5 ways to cut medical bills long before you stick out your tongue and say ‘aaah’
Take action before treatment so your recovery won’t be ruined by sickening charges.
3 min read Aug 10, 2015
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When’s the best time to file for Medicare?
Are you prepared for Medicare? Here’s what to expect and how you can stay covered.
2 min read Jul 29, 2015
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My unemployed son has health insurance. So why does the hospital want so much money?
When a person loses a job, grabbing the first insurance option may be a mistake.
2 min read Jul 20, 2015
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You missed Obamacare’s deadline. Now what?
It can be a long wait between open enrollment periods. Find out about your health care options.
4 min read Jul 14, 2015
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Not your father’s insurance: 6 technology trends that are revolutionizing coverage
See how insurance is being shaken up by drones, telemedicine and other innovations.
5 min read Jun 30, 2015