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Losing your 65% COBRA subsidy

Thousands of people will begin to lose a major discount on their COBRA health care premiums in as little as 10 days. Here's what you can do:

Max out your health insurance now

With the year rolling to a close, make sure you don't leave ANY health-insurance money on the table. Here's how to cash in now.

The downside of debit cards

Out: credit cards. In: debit cards. As more and more Americans shun traditional credit cards, they're turning to debit cards. But you should know there are downsides to debit cards too.

How does group health insurance work?

Ever wonder how your health insurance premium is calculated if you're covered under your employer's plan?

Health test for insurance coverage

Let's start with what a health assessment actually is. It's an online questionnaire with 25 - 80 questions that over half of companies are giving to employees according to a recent study by Aon Consulting. The information is collected by a third party.

Choosing the best health care plan

As health care costs rise, more employers will be nudging workers toward high-deductible health plans because they cost less. Here's what you need to know if it's among your open enrollment options.

Running out of benefits

The House approved a measure last night that would extend unemployment benefits again. More than a million people could receive an additional 13 weeks of unemployment. Here's how to cope if you're running out of unemployment benefits.

Living trust scams

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How health care reform affects you

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Lehman lessons: 401(k) pain

Just one year ago, the world's financial sector was plunged into chaos and panic as Lehman Brothers -- one of the biggest investment banks -- collapsed. Consumers learned some hard lessons, including how to cope with substantial 401(k) losses.

Avoid losing your health coverage

Thousands of Americans have found themselves with a cancelled health insurance policy or a denied claim, just when they need it most.

When jobless benefits run out

Tomorrow we'll get the latest unemployment figures. And if you've gotten a pink slip, or you've been unemployed for a while, here is what you need to know.

Debunking debit card rewards programs

Debit cards: more and more consumers are swiping them. Issuers are taking notice and rolling out more rewards programs. But are debit reward programs all they're cracked up to be?

Hanging up on telemarketers

Starting today, many "robocalls" from telemarketers will be illegal. But there are lots of other ways that telemarketers can get to you. Here is how you can tune out and reduce the solicitations.