All Posts Tagged With: "insurance"

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Price Check on Gallbladder Surgery, Aisle 3

Many Americans are now faced with paying cash from their own pockets when it comes to health care procedures. Oftentimes it is because they can not afford the insurance or because their insurance will not cover certain medical costs. As the prices of healthcare continue to skyrocket, patients are often left at a disadvantage because [...]

February 27th, 2010 | tisha | Comments | Continued
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Health Care Reform Debate Continues

It seems like a never ending saga- health care insurance reform has been an ongoing political issue for years. The past 12 months have boosted the issue into the daily headlines with Republicans pitted against Democrats and the Senate fighting the House of Representatives. At the center of it all is the man who was [...]

December 30th, 2009 | tisha | Comments | Continued
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Your Luggage Can Hurt You This Holiday

Many consumers thought it was just the added cost of bringing luggage with you on a plane that had them a little sick but your luggage and how you pack it can also be the cause of some serious medical conditions.
During the holiday rush, it can be all too easy to forgo our health and [...]

November 30th, 2009 | tisha | Comments | Continued
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Health Care Options For The Recently Uninsured

Many politicians have used the lack of affordable health care and insurance as a platform while on the campaign trail. Coming up with a solution, however appears to be elusive as millions of Americans remain without health care coverage. With unemployment and job loss on the rise the number of people uninsured will continue to rise accordingly.  [...]

January 25th, 2009 | trisha | Comments | Continued
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Invest – Don’t Splurge Inheritance Money

Losing someone close to you is a difficult situation to deal with. Mourning the loss of a loved one is generally also coupled with making complicated decisions about finances, funeral arrangements, moving on with life.
If you are the recipient of an inheritance, it is crucial that you do not drown your sorrows with a shopping [...]

May 15th, 2008 | tisha | Comments | Continued
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Take the Necessary Steps to Save on Auto Insurance

One reason consumers fail to save money on their auto insurance is because they fail to review their policy every year. Only a very small percentage of consumers actually take the time and reap the benefits of this annual review. Look over your policy first to make sure it is still accurate and make sure [...]

March 28th, 2008 | tisha | Comments | Continued
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Don’t Slack On A Crack

Have you ever driven down a road and suddenly you get assaulted by rocks or other debris being thrown back from the vehicle in front of you? It is a scary situation and especially infuriating when it leads to damage. Many times, it is the windshield of our vehicles that take the brunt of the [...]

January 29th, 2008 | tisha | Comments | Continued
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Insurance Is For The Birds…and Other Pets

Recently, I spent a rather large sum of money taking my dog to the veterinarian on a Sunday evening, only to discover he had an allergy attack which was simply and quickly cured by a dose of Benadryl. Granted we love our dog and seeing him with a swollen snout and hearing him breathe with [...]

January 28th, 2008 | tisha | Comments | Continued
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ARE YOU COVERING MORE THAN YOUR RENT?

There are various reasons why people rent. One reason may be they do not want the hassles and expense that comes along with owning a home. Renting, however, does not exclude you from certain expenses or liabilities. Have you considered what will happen if your apartment or home suddenly became unlivable because of a storm [...]

January 22nd, 2008 | tisha | Comments | Continued
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Cavalcade of Risk – December 18th, 2007

Welcome to the December 18th, 2007 edition of the Cavalcade of Risk. The topic of risk often takes a backseat when talking about finance, but it’s extremely important to adjust whatever financial action you’re taking for risk. A bet on black in Vegas will yield a 100% rate of return on your money, but most [...]

December 18th, 2007 | admin | Comments | Continued
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Don’t Be Up a Creek Without A Paddle. Buy Flood Insurance.

What would you do if you came home from a trip to find your entire home sitting in a pool of 3 foot of water? Would you have the money to pay for it? Would you lose some of your most prized possessions? If you live in a flood plain, it’s just not a chance [...]

December 15th, 2007 | admin | Comments | Continued
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Why Going to a Financial Advisor Might be Financially Disastrous

Not everyone in the world is blessed with a strong knowledge of stewardship and how to handle their financial household. We all have our short comings and its okay to admit that we have them. Fortunately there are people out in the world that can help us accomplish our goals that we cannot accomplish ourselves. [...]

December 12th, 2007 | admin | Comments | Continued
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Cash In: How to Lower the Cost of Homeowner’s Insurance 6 Different Ways

Homeowner’s insurance is nothing more than an afterthought for most home-owners. People get home-buying fever and get really excited about the prospect of being a home-owner. They get some financing setup, look at all different sorts of houses they might like to purchase, find one they link and make an offer. The offer gets accepted, [...]

November 22nd, 2007 | admin | Comments | Continued
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You check your credit report, but what about your C.L.U.E report?

Most individuals who are somewhat savvy with money know that it’s a good idea to check their credit report at least once a year, but have no idea that there’s a similar styled reports which determine if you can qualify for homeowners insurance, life insurance, automobile insurance, and health insurance. Just like you check your [...]

November 11th, 2007 | admin | Comments | Continued