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Insurance is a form of risk management primarily used to hedge against the risk of a contingent, uncertain loss.

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  1. No Tickets, Two Accidents: Will I be Canceled?

    Question: Can my auto insurance company cancel me if had two accidents in three years?  I have no tickets and no points, and I don't see where my policy states that ...

  2. My uninsured car got hit. Can I make a claim?

    Question: My car was sitting on private property (it was in the yard and hadn't been driven for a while) when a car jumped the curb and totaled it. Is the driver's a...

  3. The mask: Life insurance and sleep apnea -- treatment lowers your rates

    Bothering a spouse with loud snoring or being tired during the day aren't the only consequences of sleep apnea.Two recent studies mark the first time that sleep apne...

  4. Ten Ways to Save Money on Life Insurance

    Just as there are different life insurance plans to meet your needs, there are different ways to save money on life insurance .Most importantly, shop around for life...

  5. Decision Points: Hybrid Cars vs. Traditional Gas Cars

    With the price of gas remaining high and growing environmental concerns, many consumers are considering adding a hybrid to their driveway. With electric motors and i...

  6. Retiring Boomers: Plan for $240K for Medical Expenses

    With health-care costs steadily rising, it's no wonder that many retirees will need to set aside more savings than originally planned to cover medical expenses in th...

  7. Government Pushes Health Reform Rebates

    FBN's Liz MacDonald on the health-care law forcing health insurers to issue consumer rebates.

  8. Government Using Health-Care Rebates to Push Obamacare?

    FBN’s Liz MacDonald discusses whether the government is using rebates to help the president’s health-care plan gain favor.

  9. I'm Paying for What?! Mandated Health Insurance Benefits

    The medical treatments and drugs that your health insurance company must pay for depend a lot on where you live.Ten states require health insurance plans to cover an...

  10. Officials May Tailor New 'Systemic' Rules For Nonbank Companies

    U.S. regulators on Wednesday sought to reassure lawmakers that they will tailor new requirements mandating tougher oversight on nonbank financial companies to indust...

  11. Health Insurance 'Sherpa': Agent or Broker?

    A health insurance agent or broker can save you time and money, whether you're an individual seeking coverage or a business owner shopping for the best medical plan ...

  12. TIP SHEET: Schroder Fund Searches World For Value

    The Schroder International Multi-Cap Value fund (SIDNX) will go anywhere in the world for a good value.The fund, rated four stars out of five by Morningstar, has mor...

  1. How long can kids stay on parent's car insurance policy?

    Question: My daughter is graduating from high school and will soon turn 18. She is living at home and won't be attending college.  Is there a certain age at which sh...

  2. Why Celebrities Insure Their Body Parts

    It's a headline you've undoubtedly seen at some point in your life:"[SUPER FAMOUS CELEBRITY] insures her [MOST FAMOUS BODY PART] for [SOME RIDICULOUS AMOUNT OF MONEY...

  3. Life Insurance Medical Exam and False Positives: Do I Get a Do-Over?

    Medical exams for a life insurance policy are often thought of as routine, and you're likely aware that one is required when applying for most types of coverage. But...

  4. Valets Gone Wild: Who Pays?

    You probably hand over your keys to the parking garage attendant without a thought. But maybe you shouldn't.When a Cocoa, Fla., parking-lot owner was caught recently...

  5. Obama Avoiding Health Care During Campaign

    Democratic Strategist Christopher Hahn argues the president can use his health-care plan on the 2012 campaign trail.

  6. Will Contraception Play Role in 2012 Election?

    Father Jonathan Morris on the battle over contraception.

  7. RebuiRebuilt-Title Car may not be Good Idea for Teen

    Question: What does it mean when I see a car for sale with a rebuilt title?  Do you have to be a certain age to drive and insure such a car?Answer:  Vehicles with re...

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