As insurance companies take over corporate pensions, advocates are concerned about risks to retirees. How safe is your pension? As COVID-19 shutdowns hobble the U.S. economy, the question has taken on more urgency. While risks associated with underfunded pensions for...
A decade ago, mandatory renters insurance was so rare that landlords who tried to impose it risked losing tenants. Today it’s as much a part of the rental process as a security deposit, credit check and first month’s rent. But...
You’ve been searching for the perfect house for months. Finally, you found the one. After your offer is accepted and a small mountain of paperwork is signed, it’s yours. What are you going to do next? If you’re smart, before...
It’s easier than ever before to compare car insurance quotes and find the best deal. You can do it using Insurance.com’s quote comparison tool below or over the phone. But switching car insurance companies the right way is very important....
Many drivers don’t know how to compare car insurance except by looking at the price. There’s nothing wrong with comparing based on price, but you won’t get the best car insurance unless you know what you can change to make...
You can borrow against next week with a payday loan and against next month with a credit card. You can even borrow against your own retirement with a 401(k) loan. What about a life insurance loan? Well, it won't affect...
When insurance company AIG—which was considered “too big to fail”—was on the brink of failure during the Great Recession, the U.S. government stepped in to bail out the company in 2008. Bailouts like that don’t happen every day, though. In...
If you’re just starting the process of shopping for life insurance, you may be feeling a little overwhelmed. Thinking about your priorities can help set you on the right track. The main factors to consider when shopping for life insurance...
Many workers are at risk of being furloughed during COVID-19 — even if they’re not infected — the ongoing pandemic poses another worry: What happens to that employer-based health coverage when the employer closes the business? Simply losing a job,...
The coronavirus pandemic is exposing a central flaw in America’s health care system. In the early months of 2020, Americans were engaged in the perennial election-year debate over how to best reform the nation’s health care system. As usual, the...