WASHINGTON – For 2014, the first year she got health coverage through the Affordable Care Act, Gail Galen chose a plan from a new nonprofit insurer, Oregon’s Health CO-OP. But the price jumped for 2015, so Ms. Galen switched to a policy from a different company, LifeWise Health Plan. Now, with open enrollment for 2016 […]
Are bending knees or wedding bells in your future? 'Tis the season…
This upcoming holiday season, relationship statuses will be upgraded to “engaged”. Did you know engagement season spans from Thanksgiving to New Years? A sparkly ring can create many new decisions – one of which how do you insure your wedding. Many people forget about this issue with a long list of “to-do’s” before you say […]
What if your identity is stolen? Are you prepared?
Personal data was stolen from 100 million Americans this year in cyber-attacks and thefts from retailers, banks and hospitals. Many of them will become victims of identity theft. While the financial hit to people and companies is real, the emotional impact can be “life-altering,” says Terrell McSweeny, a member of the Federal Trade Commission. “It’s […]
Are parents overlooking teen drivers and car crashes?
Parents have a lot on their parental plate. There are many items of teaching that need emphasis as children get older. But there is a thought in the media that with all of the pressing societal issues facing parents and their teens, parents are underestimating the risk that driving presents to their teenagers and often […]