Insurance
Tornado Alley is moving east — and homeowners may pay the price
It's not in Kansas anymore.
Insurance
It's the fastest-growing item in many budgets, and often the hardest to find. But going without it isn't a very good idea.
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5 things to check in your homeowners policy before the next severe storm
Tornadoes and other severe weather are moving east. Is your insurance ready?
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Costco is getting into Medicare — but don't buy health insurance the way you buy paper towels
Other companies are running away but Costco thinks it can make Medicare programs work for its members.
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Your auto insurance may not protect you as well as you think
Auto insurers failed to pay 45% of the liability and medical claims they resolved last year, up from about 35% a decade ago, according to a Wall Street Journal investigation.
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7 ways to keep your car insurer from denying your claim
You car insurance may not cover everything you think it does. This can cause big problems if you have an accident.
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Health Watch: ACA premiums and deductibles rise as enrollment falls
Health coverage is becoming another fixed expense that households are forced to reconsider.
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Insurers make millions while homeowners wait for claim checks, analysis finds
Home insurers collectively earn an estimated $8.8 million in investment income for every additional day claim payments remain in their hands
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Claim delayed? Build a paper trail regulators can use
It's important to stay on top of pending insurance claims, and to keep complete records in case of a dispute.
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Don’t renew Medicare Part D on autopilot
Heads up! A federal subsidy for Medicare Part D is ending. Your premium may be affected.
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Medicare drug-plan premiums could rise as federal subsidies expire
The federal government will end a temporary program that has held down premiums for stand-alone Medicare Part D drug plans
Consumer Protection
The prescription price on your insurance card may not be the lowest - here’s how to find a better deal
The FTC’s proposed Caremark settlement could produce as much as $13 billion in prescription-drug savings over 10 years.
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How to get the best prescription price
Ask the pharmacist for the insurance price and the cash price.