Even if you’ve been tracking the health care reform debate closely, it’s difficult to understand it all. The health care reform bill passed by Congress earlier this year consists of more than 1,000 pages and not all the mandates go into effect at the same time. Still, I had no idea just how the issue is misunderstood among some people. (continue reading…)
Archive for May, 2010
Do you understand health care reform?
Got sewage? Make sure you’re covered
Let’s start by facing the universal truth: There are just some things insurance companies don’t take pains to tell you, even if it’s written in your policy. The worst way to find out what’s not covered is to experience an unfortunate, uncovered catastrophe. (continue reading…)
A tale of two credit scores - and the one I wouldn’t buy
There’s a lot of disinformation about credit reports and credit scores out there. So much disinformation that a new Federal Trade Commission rule forces companies offering “free” credit reports to disclose that the reports are not truly free but require a subscription to paid credit monitoring services. Further, these companies must point consumers to the only web site that truly offers free credit reports: AnnualCreditReport.com. (continue reading…)
FDA wants nutrition facts on front of food packages
Should “Tony the Tiger” share the front of a Kellogg’s Frosted Flakes cereal box with nutritional jargon? It’s true that nutritional facts on food products are important to us. But do they really need to be on the front of all food packaging? (continue reading…)
Should Major League Baseball ban smokeless tobacco?
Chewing tobacco has long been a tradition among many baseball players. But the tradition that dates back more than 100 years is now being challenged. Congress is pressing Major League Baseball (MLB) to agree to ban baseball players from chewing smokeless tobacco during games. (continue reading…)
How to evacuate your home with your pet
When I began working on my family disaster preparedness plan, I thought I had it all under control. Non-perishable food? Check. Plenty of water? Check. Extra medications, clothes, toiletries and other necessities? Check! I even made copies of my home insurance policy and other important papers — just in case. (continue reading…)
Hulk Hogan is mad! If only he’d known about umbrella insurance
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Hulk Hogan may be a world heavy weight champion, but he’s going to need help from lawyers to wrestle his way out of this fight. The championship wrestler is suing his car insurance company, claiming it compromised his $30 million fortune in the near-fatal car crash caused by his son. (continue reading…)
