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Best Ways to Save on Prescription Drugs

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December 11th, 2009
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U.S. prescription drugs, along with other health care costs, have been on the rise for several years. According to a report from AARP in April 2009, the costs of the 219 most widely used brand-name drugs had increased by 8.7% from 2008 to 2009 (roughly a $550 increase in one year), while generic drugs increased 3.8% over the same period of time.

Pay-As-You-Drive (PAYD) Will Not be Expanded Nationwide Yet

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December 11th, 2009
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While many states have adopted the new pay-as-you-drive insurance option to its drivers as an affordable, energy-saving coverage option, key insurance regulators are shying away from making it a standardized option across the nation. This decision falls in contradiction to other environment movements like the Energy Star appliance standards and the green building code called Leadership in Energy and Environment Design (LEED).

Revealing the Little-Discussed Long-Term Care Insurance Program

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December 11th, 2009
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While major elements of the Senate health reform bill are discussed daily, not much has been mentioned about a part of the bill that would provide long-term care insurance to the elderly and disabled. This definitely sounds like a great idea for those in need, but the bill would come at a cost to some American workers.

Insurance.com Says Car Insurance Rates Dropped in 2009

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December 10th, 2009
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A new report from insurance website Insurance.com revealed that car insurance rates have dropped dramatically in 2009. According to its RateWatch report, insurance rates across the nation have dropped 3.5 percent in $1,803 per year.

Better than the Last Few Years

Last year’s RateWatch report showed an increase of eight percent in auto insurance rates. However, this year’s drop to $1,803 is actually lower than 2007′s average $1,810 annual insurance cost. According to the auto insurance, this year’s rate cuts have allowed savvy auto insurance shoppers to save money on their premiums when purchasing new policies.

Don’t Let Your Home Insurance Go to the Dogs

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December 10th, 2009
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Dogs are playful, affectionate, loyal, protective – and sometimes a major problem for home insurance providers. While home insurance generally covers dog-related incidents, such as bites and attacks, insurers have gotten savvy about various “problem” breeds and have responded by either restricting home insurance coverage or denying it altogether. Policies vary from company to company and state to state, making for a complicated situation that demands the attention of every dog-loving homeowner.

Insurance Industry Looking for a Stable Foundation

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December 10th, 2009
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The insurance industry as a whole was hit hard by the financial crisis last year and is now looking for some sort of stability to keep it moving. Unfortunately, a report released on Tuesday by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (PWC) revealed that the insurance industry may not see a return in stability for a few years.

December is National Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention Month

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December 9th, 2009
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Before you head onto the roads this December, remember to combat the practice of driving while impaired by alcohol and drugs as promoted by National Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention Month. Originally getting its start in 1982 by former President Ronald Reagan, the month is dedicated to increasing awareness of this dangerous practice and decreasing the number of injuries and deaths as a result.

Senate Discussing Expansion of Medicare and Medicaid

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December 9th, 2009
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As a part of Senate’s ongoing work on the health care bill, they are now discussing ways to expand the Medicare and Medicaid programs. In closed-door negotiations among 10 Democratic senators (five moderates and five liberals), proposals have emerged to break a deadlock that has managed to slow the Senate’s action on the entire health bill.

Most Common Christmas Accidents

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December 9th, 2009
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Christmas and harsh winter weather have always been a dangerous duo. The season is wrought with injury, accidents and harsh conditions. But if your goal is to keep the winter season jolly, you need to take precautions and avoid getting hurt while preparing for the holidays.

Worst Christmas Accidents

Aflac Insurance Stock Goes Up Big

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December 8th, 2009
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On July 24, 2009, Aflac’s stock was sitting at $35.51. Today, it’s trading at approximately $46.06. You don’t have to do the math – that represents a 29.7% profit. Why is the stock performing so well?

Aflac Outperforms

There are many reasons the insurer is posting positive trading gains despite the overall effect of the recession harming every business: