Why Your Insurance Premiums Just Went Up (and What to Do About It)
Have you noticed that your insurance premiums are going up lately? Going up a lot?
You're not alone. According to a new report out from Bankrate.com, more than one-third of U.S. consumers say their insurance c...
Elder Abuse: How to Protect Grandma From Con Men and Thieves
Who would pick the pocket of your grandma or grandpa? Apparently, any number of people. Older Americans are losing $2.9 billion annually to elder financial abuse, a 12% increase from the $2.6 billion estimated ...
Don’t Let Nana Drive You Into Bankruptcy
As children, excursions with grandma were an adventure, with trips to the ice cream shop, the movies, and local restaurants letting her brag about her grandchild to everyone in earshot. As years pass, the ride ...
Regulators Probe ‘Inherently Deceptive’ Insurance Marketing
In three states, regulators have started or widened investigations into insurers after a judge described MetLIfe Inc's (MET) marketing of asset accounts as "inherently deceptive."
On Sept. 10, U.S. District Ju...
Exit Strategy: AIG’s Plan to Repay Taxpayers
Insurance giant American International Group (AIG), which has received more than $120 billion in federal bailout aid, on Wednesday signed an agreement detailing its plan to repay its government loans. According...
Stocks Edge Higher Despite Mario Monti Shocker; McDonald’s Boosts Dow
Former Italian Prime Minister Mario Monti.
NEW YORK -- Stocks edged higher Monday on Wall Street after a strong sales report from McDonald's (MCD) offset concerns about the surprise resignation of Italy's prim...
Kenneth Feinberg to Step Down From ‘Pay Czar’ Role
Kenneth Feinberg will relinquish his role as Treasury's "pay czar" later this summer to focus on administering the BP (BP) $20 billion oil spill fund, a Treasury spokesman said late Wednesday.
A specific date ...