Many Americans don’t ask basic questions before signing up for health insurance, survey finds
With open enrollment for Affordable Care Act starting in November, a survey finds that 42 percent of Americans say they […]
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Today’s consumer tip: Review your homeowners insurance policy to see what isn’t covered
Does your homeowners insurance policy cover earthquakes and floods? Most homeowners insurance policies exclude these. Consumers need to pay extra
Compare carefully if you want to sign up for or switch to a Medicare Advantage Plan
Last week, I saw a Medicare Advantage infomercial that was misleading. Oct. 15 to Dec. 7 is open enrollment for
How pharmaceutical companies get away with ripping off consumers
Pharmaceutical companies and device makers paid doctors about $380 million in speaking and consulting fees over a five-month period in
FTC settlement: Email spammer tricked consumers with false information about Affordable Care Act
An email spammer and his company will pay $350,000 to resolve Federal Trade Commission charges that they sent deceptive emails
Before marriage, couples need to discuss finances
Baby boomers have a high divorce rate, so that means they may be walking down the aisle again. For those
Baby boomer bloggers tackle health, retirement, and aging
Amy Blitchok of the Modern Senior is the host for this week’s Best of Boomer Blogs #351. As Americans are
Best wishes for the New Year
Happy New Year, dear readers. I spent most of New Year’s Eve Day writing two articles; top consumer tips for
Top 10 tips for consumers in 2014
The beginning of a new year is a good time for consumers to look at where they’ve been in the