There are a slew of ways to reduce your auto insurance costs besides being a good driver—all you have to do is ask. “Some discounts are to encourage customers to buy with the company and some discounts are because the risk to the insurance company is reduced,” says David Thompson Read More
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Should College Athletes Buy Disability Insurance?
Kevin Ware's grisly leg fracture during Louisville's run to the title was excruciating to watch for anyone—but especially so for NCAA athletes, who were reminded of how quickly and violently hopes of an eventual professional career can be put in jeopardy. Mishaps like Ware's help Read More
Covered by homeowners insurance? Don’t be so sure
You've no doubt noticed that premiums have gotten pretty pricey. Rates have climbed 69% over the past decade to an average of $1,000 a year. What you may not realize is that you could be facing another vast expense. Insurers have also been quietly hiking deductibles, scaling back Read More
Employer-provided health insurance dips 15% in Michigan
Michigan workers are losing their health-care coverage at a greater rate than any other state. In 2000, about 78 percent of Michigan workers got insurance through their employer. By 2011, that fell to about 63 percent. Lynn Blewett is a University of Minnesota professor who Read More