http://money.cnn.com/rssclick/pf/insurance/?section=money_pf_insurance From CNN and Money magazine, CNNMoney.com combines business news and in-depth market analysis with practical advice and answers to personal finance questions. en-us © 2008 Cable News Network LP, LLLP. Tue, 29 Apr 2008 06:09:58 EDT 10 http://money.cnn.com/rssclick/pf/insurance/?section=money_pf_insurance http://i.cnn.net/money/images/cnnmoney_logo_144x30.gif 144 30 From CNN and Money magazine, CNNMoney.com combines business news and in-depth market analysis with practical advice and answers to personal finance questions. http://money.cnn.com/rssclick/2008/04/28/pf/insurance/long_term_care.moneymag/index.htm?section=money_pf_insurance It's not alarmist to think that you'll need long-term care in your lifetime. Among Americans who reach their 65th birthday, 45% will have to pay for some kind of long-term-care services, according to the actuarial firm Milliman. Tue, 29 Apr 2008 06:09:09 EDT http://money.cnn.com/rssclick/2008/02/25/pf/insurance/home_nurses.moneymag/index.htm?section=money_pf_insurance You may think of private nurses as a luxury for the ultra-rich, like a butler or personal chauffeur. But hiring in-house medical care has become an increasingly viable option for regular folks too. Wed, 27 Feb 2008 09:22:01 EST http://money.cnn.com/rssclick/2007/10/22/pf/long_term_insurance.moneymag/index.htm?section=money_pf_insurance Some insurance decisions are easy. Take life insurance. You know you need it to replace the income your spouse and kids would lose if you died. Insurers don't have much leeway to dispute claims for death benefits because "deceased" is a pretty definite condition. Mon, 22 Oct 2007 15:10:57 EDT http://money.cnn.com/rssclick/2007/09/11/pf/health_costs_kaiser/index.htm?section=money_pf_insurance Health insurance premiums in 2007 rose 6.1 percent, the lowest growth rate in eight years but still well above inflation and worker earnings, according to the latest annual survey from the Kaiser Family Foundation. Tue, 11 Sep 2007 09:32:25 EDT http://money.cnn.com/rssclick/2007/08/30/pf/insurance.moneymag/index.htm?section=money_pf_insurance Small business owners Gordon and Babette Brennan used to pay as much as $800 a month for health insurance. But the Jupiter, Fla. couple felt like they received little in return: Claims for ordinary pediatrician visits for their son Ryan were denied. Procedures like blood tests weren't covered. Co-pays were $40 a pop. Fri, 31 Aug 2007 11:14:28 EDT http://money.cnn.com/rssclick/2007/08/24/pf/saving/toptips2/index.htm?section=money_pf_insurance The floods and rain in the Midwest continue to cause severe problems there. We spoke with one family whose home was destroyed by a mudslide. Fri, 24 Aug 2007 16:00:41 EDT http://money.cnn.com/rssclick/2007/07/17/pf/insurance/creditscore_insurance.moneymag/index.htm?section=money_pf_insurance By now you know that you need to keep tabs on your credit history to make a good impression on lenders, landlords and employers. But did you know that your home and auto insurers are also looking? Tue, 17 Jul 2007 08:33:48 EDT http://moneyhelps.blogs.money.com/2007/06/14/correcting-medical-billing-snafus/#comments?section=money_pf_insurance Consumers have to be vigilant when it comes to unraveling billing mistakes. Thu, 14 Jun 2007 13:47:49 EDT http://money.cnn.com/rssclick/2007/05/11/pf/insurance/allstate/index.htm?section=money_pf_insurance Allstate Corp., the largest home insurer in the United States, said this week it would no longer write new homeowner policies in California, marking another reduction in its property coverage nationwide. Fri, 11 May 2007 17:31:56 EDT http://money.cnn.com/rssclick/2007/02/22/magazines/moneymag/longview.moneymag/index.htm?section=money_pf_insurance You've no doubt seen those AXA Equitable commercials in which an 800-pound gorilla advises a couple nearing retirement to consider annuities as a way to guarantee income for the rest of their lives. Fri, 11 May 2007 17:30:10 EDT http://money.cnn.com/rssclick/2007/02/05/pf/saving/toptips/index.htm?section=money_pf_insurance The devastation in Florida could happen anywhere. Here's what you need to know about your homeowners' insurance. Fri, 24 Aug 2007 16:00:41 EDT http://money.cnn.com/rssclick/2007/01/31/pf/saving/toptips/index.htm?section=money_pf_insurance Earlier this week, we told you how to cut your fees. Now, how to save more money on your insurance. Wed, 31 Jan 2007 11:41:32 EST http://money.cnn.com/rssclick/2006/12/01/magazines/moneymag/8395177.moneymag/index.htm?section=money_pf_insurance When Medicare began offering Part D prescription drug coverage for the first time this year, seniors had six months to sort through the chaos - and it was chaos - to pick a plan. Mon, 04 Dec 2006 09:52:34 EST http://money.cnn.com/rssclick/2006/10/30/pf/saving/toptips/index.htm?section=money_pf_insurance It's no surprise that healthcare costs are soaring. The cost of a nursing home today is about $71,000 annually, or about $200 a day. The cost for assisted living is about $32,000 a year or $88 dollars a day. Mon, 30 Oct 2006 12:31:59 EST http://money.cnn.com/rssclick/2006/08/18/pf/expert/expert.moneymag/index.htm?section=money_pf_insurance QUESTION: I'm single, in my 30s and I'm already maxing out my 401(k) and IRA account. My financial planner is recommending I purchase a variable universal life policy, the rationale being that I have exhausted all of my other tax-advantaged investment opportunities. I trust my adviser, but I don't understand whether a variable universal life policy is really a good deal. What do you think? George K., Hartford, Conn. Mon, 21 Aug 2006 11:16:04 EDT http://money.cnn.com/rssclick/magazines/moneymag/moneymag_archive/2006/08/01/8382176/index.htm?section=money_pf_insurance I consider myself financially savvy, so when my husband told me that our beautiful, 200-year-old red oak had fallen during a rainstorm while I was away, I was sad but not worried. Fri, 21 Jul 2006 11:18:52 EDT http://money.cnn.com/rssclick/2006/07/14/pf/saving/willis/index.htm?section=money_pf_insurance Getting the enough insurance coverage for your home is the only way to protect your most valuable asset. In today's tips we're going to tell you what you need to know BEFORE a storm strikes. Fri, 14 Jul 2006 12:31:03 EDT http://money.cnn.com/rssclick/2006/07/11/pf/expert/expert.moneymag/index.htm?section=money_pf_insurance QUESTION: My husband and I own our home, plus we have two rental homes and two investment homes that are now for sale. My husband recently cashed out his whole life policy and ended up with around $6,000. Given the assets we own and the fact that we have a $250,000 line of credit, my husband feels we don't need life insurance any longer, so he also wants to terminate my policy. I think we still ought to have term life insurance, however, as we have seven children, three of which are still at home. Who do you think is right, me or my husband? - Cindy, Tempe, Arizona Tue, 11 Jul 2006 11:17:58 EDT http://money.cnn.com/rssclick/2006/05/04/pf/insurance/working_uninsured/index.htm?section=money_pf_insurance It's not just the unemployed going without health insurance. Faced with soaring premiums in company-provided plans, millions of employed Americans are opting out. Sun, 18 Jun 2006 21:14:23 EDT http://money.cnn.com/rssclick/2006/02/10/pf/insurance/resolution_moneymag_autoinsurance_0603/index.htm?section=money_pf_insurance When it's time to renew your car insurance, don't automatically sign up with your old insurer: You may miss a chance to save. Sun, 25 Jun 2006 16:05:14 EDT