Insurance

Sign Here? Financial Agreements May Leave Doctors in the Driver’s Seat

Transgender man who dip into his retirement savings to pay for top surgery fight an unexpected bill despite receiving preauthorization.

Nearly 1 in 4 Adults Dumped From Medicaid Are Now Uninsured

Another 28% who lost their coverage found other insurance, some of them through Medicare, according to the same new KFF study.

Soaring Car Insurance Costs Hit New-Car Buyers

In one of the cruel twists of an inflation-weary U.S. economy, car prices are coming down — but insurance on them is going way up.

Insurers Report Rising Hail Damage Claims

Insurers are reporting bigger hail losses. In 2023, State Farm paid 27,300 claims for hail damage to homes and businesses.

Lawsuits Over Baltimore Bridge Collapse Likely, Though Limited

Legal experts explain why it’ll be difficult for the city of Baltimore and impacted businesses to recover economic damages.

Baltimore Bridge Collapse Likely to Result in Multibillion-dollar Insurance Claims

Insurer Lloyd's of London and credit-ratings provider Morningstar DBRS mull costs of what may become the largest marine-insurance loss ever.

Biden Administration Tightens Rules on Short-Term Health Plans

The new rule reverses a move by the Trump administration to give consumers more access to cheaper but skimpier health insurance plans.

Insurance Costs Are Pushing Up Overall Inflation

Vehicle insurance is the one adding notably to overall inflation, said Omair Sharif, founder of research firm Inflation Insights.

When Medicaid Comes After the Family Home

Tens of thousands of families have lost homes when states comes to clawback Medicaid payments for caregiving.

States Dig Into Homeowners Insurance and Why It’s Hard to Buy

State regulators are asking 400 insurance companies why it is so hard for many homeowners around the country to get homeowners insurance.

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Wealth Enhancement Group Acquires $809M Retirement Advice RIA

The partnership with The Retirement Group in San Diego brings the firm’s total client assets to more than $82.7 billion.

Yes, There Is a Best Day of the Week to Book Your Flight, Study Confirms

In general, early-in-the week bookings can save you the most money, but it depends on the airline, a survey of domestic flights finds.

Rent Increases Vastly Outstrip Wage Growth in These Markets

A new Zillow analysis shows U.S. rents have surged in most markets over the last five years — but a couple cities are clear leaders.

Oklahoma Financial Advisor Duo Managing $200M Joins Raymond James

The husband-and-wife team of Mike and Shaley Sikes of Edmond, Okla.., previously was affiliated with Edward Jones.

Demand for Advisor Services Soars, Annual Industry Survey Reveals

The ranks of financial advisors surpassed 1 million in 2023, according to the Investment Adviser Industry Snapshot.

Washington State’s LTC Program May Get Nixed

In November, the state will vote on making the program tax voluntary, which would make the program financially unworkable.

IRS Accepting Applications for Tax Preparation Program Grants

Participating organizations provide free tax counseling to seniors and underserved communities.