Plus-size model Tess Holliday says life insurance company told her she was ‘ineligible’ due to her weight 300-pound model says she is a ‘non-smoking, non-drinking, non-health issue having human’ The Independent UK · Feb 27
We’ve all seen videos of tardy cruise passengers running after their departing ships. Here’s what happens next Cruise experts weigh in on the course of action to take if your boat has sailed without you, and reveal why captains are never likely to wait for latecomers The Independent UK · Feb 27
Revolut, Monzo or Santander: Which is the best premium bank account? From sausage rolls to Tinder Gold, see what extras you can get with a paid-for current account The Independent UK · Feb 27
Could joining the state sector be an option for private schools? Private schools in England are facing new financial realities. Following the UK general election in July 2024, the new government introduced VAT on school fees and removed charitable business rates relief for independent schools. At the same time, staffing costs have continued to rise. Employer national insurance contributions have increased,… The Conversation · Feb 27
Can Your Car Insurance Add Strangers to Your Policy? A Florida Class Action Lawsuit Could Decide A Florida driver says GEICO added complete strangers to her car insurance policy and jacked up premiums as a result. Kiplinger · Feb 27
How to prepare your pension - and how you use it - against new inheritance tax changes Rules around what counts as your estate come into force next year so it’s best to prepare early and have the right plan for your money The Independent UK · Feb 27
I'm a Financial Adviser: This Is the Real Key to Enjoying Retirement With Confidence A resilient retirement plan is a flexible framework that addresses income, health care, taxes and investments. And that means you should review it regularly. Kiplinger · Feb 27
How extreme weather is leaving thousands of homes uninsurable In this week’s newsletter: The climate crisis is making insurance unaffordable for many – and it should worry all of us, even if we think we’re safe from floods, wildfires and hurricanes The Guardian - UK · Feb 27
Kyle and Samantha Busch reach lawsuit settlement with insurance firm Barring the fine print, this matter is effectively closed Motorsport · Feb 27
4%+ Savings Rates Are Back — But Some Offers Come With FDIC Fine Print Seniors Miss Returns have been absolutely horrific for years, but there’s good news for savers FINALLY. Rates above 4% are back! Banks have started advertising them everywhere,... Saving Advice · Feb 26
Corn Bulls Find Footing to Push Higher into Thursday’s Close Corn bulls found some late day momentum to push 1 to 3 cents higher at the close. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was up 2 1/2 cents to $4.00 1/2. The spring base Crop Insurance price will be set by the close on Friday, as the average December... Barchart · Feb 26
8 Housing Policy Shifts Affecting Longtime Homeowners Longtime homeowners are feeling the impact of several housing policy shifts that are reshaping taxes, insurance costs, zoning rules, and the overall cost of staying... Saving Advice · Feb 26
Cell Phone Bill Spike? 6 Add-Ons to Cancel Today (Most People Didn’t Agree to Them) Have you noticed your cell phone bill creeping up by $10 or $20 lately? You probably didn’t change your plan or buy a new device, yet the total keeps growing. This phenomenon often results from phantom add-ons that wireless carriers quietly slip into your account. Carriers often bundle these services… Budget and the Bees · Feb 26
Florida HOA Fees Are Surging — In Some Communities, They’ve Jumped 100% Florida HOA fees are no longer creeping up quietly in the background. In some communities, they have doubled in a matter of years, turning what once felt like a manageable monthly cost into a serious financial strain. Across the state, condo owners and homeowners association members now face a new… Everybody Loves Your Money · Feb 26
The Free Financial Advisor · Feb 26 Say These 5 Words to Your Doctor or Risk a Massive Surprise Medical Bill This Month A five-word sentence can protect a bank account faster than any budgeting app ever could. Medical care in the United States delivers world-class treatment, but it also delivers some of the most confusing bills on the planet. One test, one specialist, one out-of-network anesthesiologist, and suddenly a routine visit turns…
Budget and the Bees · Feb 26 Rent Renewal Trap: 6 Lease Clauses That Quietly Add $200+ a Month Signing a lease renewal should feel like a relief, but for many renters, it is the start of a financial squeeze. Landlords and management companies are increasingly using the renewal process to slip in new fees that go beyond the basic rent increase. You might be so focused on the…
inkl · Feb 26 What To Expect When Working With Atlanta Personal Injury Lawyer Getting injured because of another person being careless can cause your life to take a downward turn. This disrupts daily routine, health care expenses accumulate, and emotional distress is compounded along with the physical suffering.
GOBankingRates · Feb 26 I Asked ChatGPT If You Can Own Your Home in an LLC and Deduct Rent — Here’s What It Said ChatGPT explains if you can put your home in an LLC and deduct rent payments. The answer isn't what most people expect about this tax strategy.
Everybody Loves Your Money · Feb 26 The Flood Zone Shock: New FEMA Maps Are Forcing Some Homeowners to Buy Costly Insurance A house can feel rock solid until a government map redraws the lines around it. Across the country, updated flood maps from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, better known as FEMA, have started to shift entire neighborhoods into higher-risk flood zones. That simple change on paper carries real consequences. Mortgage…
Evening Standard · Feb 26 Parents who gave birth from 1978-2010 'could be in line for £5,000' says Martin Lewis - how to claim Parents may have missed out on a crucial benefit linked to state pension payouts
The Independent UK · Feb 26 Father of exiled Hong Kong activist sentenced to 8 months in jail in insurance case Daughter calls Kwok Yin Sang’s conviction ‘transnational repression’
AAP · Feb 26 Hospital giant urges insurers to cough up more money A major private hospital operator has swung to profit with help from strong Australian revenue growth, but its boss wants a bigger share of insurance premiums.
Saving Advice · Feb 25 6 Ways New Insurance Requirements Are Adding $200–$500 a Year to Auto Costs Like everything else, auto insurance premiums are creeping up again. Many drivers are starting to feel the squeeze, even if they haven’t been in an...
Everybody Loves Your Money · Feb 25 Rising Prescription Costs Are Forcing Middle-Class Families to Switch Medications They’ve Used for Years The price of staying alive should not feel like a luxury upgrade. Yet across the United States, families with steady jobs, solid insurance, and carefully planned budgets now stare at pharmacy counters in disbelief as familiar medications ring up at shocking prices. These are not experimental treatments or rare specialty…
The Free Financial Advisor · Feb 25 Why Prior Authorization Denials Are Up — and Which Patients Are Hit the Hardest You wake up feeling sick, you call the doctor, and you hear something that sounds more frustrating than the illness itself: “We need prior authorization first.” That one sentence can turn a simple treatment plan into paperwork, waiting, and uncertainty. Medical care should move fast when someone is hurting, but…