Obamacare: Is a $2,000 Insurance Deductible 'Affordable?' by CNNMoney Jun 13th 2013 2:50PM So far, much of the debate around Obamacare has focused on the cost of premiums in the state-based health insurance exchanges. But what will enrollees get for their money?
'Don't Insure Me, Bro!': Why Critics of Obamacare Focus on Young Men by Bruce Watson Jun 7th 2013 4:30PM Obamacare critics seem strangely obsessed with healthy 25-year-old men. Could it be because they are one of the few groups who will be paying more for insurance?
Calif. Bill Attacks Walmart's Billion-Dollar Benefits Subsidy by Eamon Murphy Jun 6th 2013 5:18PM Walmart's low-wage and low-benefit model costs U.S. taxpayers billions of dollars a year, a new congressional report reveals. Now, California is pushing back.
Slowdown in Health Spending Extends Medicare's Life by CNNMoney May 31st 2013 12:02PM A greater-than-expected slowdown in health spending has helped buy Medicare more time before it will no longer be able to pay out full benefits.
Some Unions Angered by 'Obamacare' as Costs Rise by The Associated Press May 24th 2013 6:21AM Some unions leaders have grown frustrated and angry about what they say are unexpected consequences of Obama's health care overhaul plan.
Oklahoma's Tornado Tragedy Could Send Your Insurance Costs Higher by Dan Caplinger May 23rd 2013 5:00AM The tornado that hit Moore, Okla., is a stark reminder of the need for homeowner's insurance. But such catastrophic events also make it likely that your premiums will go up.
4 Common Pieces of Money Advice You Can't Afford to Follow by Selena Maranjian May 22nd 2013 12:05PM Few of us are financial experts, so when it comes to money matters, we usually welcome advice. The trouble, though, is that not all the financial advice we get is sound.
Tornado Season: Do You Have Good Home Insurance? by AOL Real Estate Editors May 21st 2013 2:30PM The massive tornado that struck Oklahoma Monday is another reminder of how devastating storms can be -- and how important it is to have a good home insurance policy.
Breast Cancer Gene: Why Most Women Can't Do What Jolie Did by Bruce Watson May 15th 2013 2:05PM When it comes to breast cancer, your health care can be trumped by your finances: Even if your best bet is to follow in Angelia Jolie's footsteps, you may not be able to.
Understanding Medicare: The Basics from Part A to Part D by Dan Caplinger May 14th 2013 5:00AM For millions of Americans, Medicare is a major key to a secure retirement, but over the years, it's gotten increasingly complex. Here's the simple version of how it all works.
Health-Care Overhaul Seen Boosting Drug Costs by The Associated Press May 13th 2013 6:30AM Cancer patients could face high costs for medications under President Barack Obama's health care law, industry analysts and advocates warn.
Americans' Rx Drug Spending Shows Rare Drop in 2012 by The Associated Press May 9th 2013 10:50AM Spending on prescription medicines in the U.S. fell for the first time in decades last year, as cash-strapped consumers continued to cut back on use of health-care services.
Report: Fees Vary Wildly Among Hospitals for Same Procedure by The Associated Press May 8th 2013 2:04PM Hospitals within the same city sometimes charge tens of thousands of dollars more for the same procedures, according to government figures released for the first time.
Health Care System's Biggest Problem Isn't Cost; It's Quality by Rich Smith May 8th 2013 10:24AM Washington may have passed Obamacare to reform the health care system and reduce costs, but it turns out high cost isn't Americans' No. 1 gripe about our health care system.
5 Ways to Cut the Cost of Allergy Relief by CNNMoney May 3rd 2013 11:30AM Looking for allergy relief? Prescriptions, rather than OTC remedies, are often more effective and cheaper in the long run.
Who Lies More About Dings, Crashes and Tickets -- Husbands or Wives? by Michele Lerner May 3rd 2013 5:00AM Men and women already bicker about which sex drives better. Now they have another topic of automotive contention: Who lies more about dings, crashes, and tickets?
'My GPS Made Me Do It': Top Excuses When Getting Pulled Over by Molly McCluskey May 1st 2013 2:30PM "My GPS told me to do it" is now one of the top excuses offered by drivers pulled over by police. But it's not nearly as popular as these classic defenses.
You're Rich! 5 Strategies for Staying That Way by Dan Caplinger Apr 25th 2013 10:04AM Rich people know it can be just as hard to hang onto your wealth as it was to earn it. Here are 5 steps you can take to avoid becoming a rags-to-riches-to-rags story.
How a Single Mom of Three Scrapes by on a $40,000 Salary by Matt Brownell Apr 25th 2013 5:00AM A single mom of three shares the sacrifices she has to make and the contortions she has to undertake to make ends meet on her slim $40,000 salary, plus child support.
Poll: Aging Americans in Denial About Need for Long-Term Care by The Associated Press Apr 24th 2013 6:55AM Americans underestimate their chances of needing long-term care as they get older -- and are taking few steps to get ready, a new poll shows.
'Dear Mom, I Wish You'd Had Life Insurance' by LearnVest Apr 24th 2013 5:00AM Brittney Lacombe's mother died with only $300 in the bank. Unable to pay the bills, she and her sisters lost their house. Life insurance would have made things a lot easier.
Millions Eligible for Obamacare Subsidies, but Most Don't Know It by CNNMoney Apr 23rd 2013 4:06PM Nearly 26 million low- and middle-income Americans could be eligible for health insurance subsidies next year, but most don't know it.
States Rejecting Medicaid Expansion Face Repercussions by The Associated Press Apr 22nd 2013 6:15AM Rejecting Medicaid expansion could have unexpected consequences for states where Republican lawmakers remain steadfastly opposed to the new federal health care law.
Why Long-Term-Care Insurance Premiums Are Soaring by Dan Caplinger Apr 4th 2013 5:00AM Most U.S. seniors will need long-term medical care, and millions bought long-term-care insurance to pay for it. Now, massive rate hikes may price them out of their policies.
White House Seeks Marketing Medicine for Health Care Overhaul by The Associated Press Mar 31st 2013 10:50AM How do you show average Americans that one of the most complex and controversial government programs ever devised is a good deal for them? With the science of mass marketing.
Health-Care Overhaul Seen Driving Claims' Costs Up 32% by The Associated Press Mar 27th 2013 8:15AM A new study finds that insurance companies will have to pay out an average of 32 percent more for medical claims under President Barack Obama's health-care overhaul.
Student Who Battled Insurance Company Over Cancer Coverage Dies by Bruce Watson Mar 26th 2013 5:00PM Arijit Guha, whose battle with an insurance company gave a human face to the health care struggle, died last week.
