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budget & save

6 Insurance Tips to Save for the Holidays

3:28 pm, December 01, 2011

If you’re looking to scrounge up some extra scratch for gifts this year, there is plenty to be saved from tweaking your insurance policies a bit.

health

Medicare Back on the Brink Over Cuts to Doctors

12:30 pm, November 28, 2011

It's become a symbol of sorts for the federal government's budget dysfunction: Unless Congress acts before Jan. 1, doctors will again face steep Medicare cuts that ...

obama

Supreme Court Will Hear Health Care Case This Term

10:13 am, November 14, 2011

The Supreme Court says it will hear arguments over President Barack Obama's health care overhaul, setting up an election-year showdown over the White House's main ...

insurance

5 Pitfalls to Avoid During Open Enrollment Season

11:30 am, November 02, 2011

Here are some pitfalls to avoid after that e-mail arrives letting you know that your company's open enrollment season has started.

health care

Medicare Premiums Up, But Not as Much as Expected

10:09 am, October 28, 2011

Good news for seniors: The government says Medicare's basic monthly premium will rise less than expected next year, by $3.50 for most. It could be good, too, for ...

insurance

Open Enrollment 101: What You Need to Consider

7:00 am, October 28, 2011

Open enrollment season is upon us. Here are some things to keep in mind as you decide whether to change your plan for the coming year.

insurance

Companies Focus on Worker Health to Curb Costs

11:30 am, October 27, 2011

More employers are giving workers the option to tame health insurance costs for next year if they provide a blood sample and reveal details about their health habits.
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insurance

Do You Have Falling-Satellite Insurance?

3:56 pm, October 20, 2011

The German space agency says that one of its satellites could break up over the Americas this weekend, potentially hitting people or property. MainStreet spoke to ...

health

Can’t Afford Health Insurance? Here’s What to Do

5:08 pm, October 05, 2011

If you're one of the 50 million Americans without health insurance, you may think your only healthcare option is the emergency room. Not true. If you're going without ...

insurance

5 Things You Need to Know About Life Insurance

9:00 am, September 19, 2011

Life insurance is often the foundation for preparations one makes for unexpected loss. In fact, it's considered a core element of sound financial planning.
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