Archive for March, 2010
»Posted On: March 31, 2010
Don’t announce your vacation plans on Facebook & Twitter!
It’s amazing to see how many people post their vacation plans on social networking sites such as Twitter and Facebook. While the majority of the people who follow us on Twitter or befriend us on Facebook are friends, some of them may be strangers. It’s not uncommon for users of both sites to approve strangers for networking purposes or as allies for games. » read on…
»Posted On: May 5, 2011
Drinkers eat worse but exercise more than those that don’t consume alcohol
A number of studies have been conducted about alcohol consumption and your health. One recently found that people who consume alcohol on a regular basis tend to exercise more than teetotalers. On the other hand, another recent study (conducted by a different organization) discovered that drinkers are more likely to eat unhealthy foods. » read on…
»Posted On: March 29, 2010
Fed up with sky-high health insurance costs?
Has the sky-high cost of health care almost priced you out of making doctor’s visits? Rising co-payments and other out-of-pocket expenses, as well as increasing monthly premiums for health insurance, can be traced in many instances to the increased lack of competition among health insurance providers. » read on…
»Posted On: May 5, 2011
Breastfeeding supplies may be covered by your health insurance
It’s a little known fact, but many health insurance plans offer some form of coverage for expenses related to breastfeeding. Medela Inc., an Illinois-based company that sells breast pumps and breastfeeding accessories, launched a new resource this month to help new and expectant mothers access health insurance coverage related to breastfeeding. » read on…
»Posted On: March 24, 2010
Don’t take insurance advice from car salespeople
When we’re shopping for a new car, most of us don’t trust that our car salesperson is giving us the best deal possible. So why would we trust them for car insurance advice? » read on…
»Posted On: May 5, 2011
Don’t forget to deduct your unreimbursed property loss on your taxes!
If you’ve suffered major property damage that wasn’t covered by insurance, you may be able to deduct it on your taxes. Whether the damage occurred to your home, car or boat, a portion of the unreimbursed loss may be an allowable deduction on your federal income tax return, according to the Insurance Information Institute (III). » read on…
»Posted On: May 5, 2011
Get any e-mails from a hitman lately?
Fraud is no laughing matter, but some bold outlaws have invented loony scams. Popular Internet scams in 2009 involved hitmen, economic stimulus funds, astrological readings, work-from-home job sites and fake pop-up ads for antiviral software. But it’s the hitman scam that caught my eye. » read on…
»Posted On: May 5, 2011
They’re chewing bacteria gum in Canada
After chewing the idea over, I came to the conclusion that there has to be a better way to fight infections than stuffing bacteria-filled gum into my mouth. A Canadian company recently introduced a new bacteria-filled gum. Probiotic Gum – sold for $8 a pack at health food stores in Canada — contains “friendly” bacteria that are said to combat infections, ear aches and bad breath. » read on…
»Posted On: March 18, 2010
The cheapest cars to insure
I don’t mean to toot my own horn here, but it turns out I made a pretty good choice the last time I purchased a vehicle. According to new rankings of car insurance rates from Insure.com, the Honda Odyssey EX is among the least expensive vehicles to insure. » read on…
»Posted On: March 17, 2010
California investigating health insurers for illegal business practices
Based on reports that the five largest health insurance companies in California are denying up to 39.6 percent of insurance claims, California’s attorney general recently announced an investigation into potentially illegal business practices. » read on…
