Carl Icahn could keep another Atlantic City casino from going out of business, but he might back out of the deal because union workers won’t give up their healthcare plan. The union can’t bully Carl Icahn. He’s from Queens! Or that’s what he said, anyway, in an open letter to the Local 54 union, which … Read more

Even though 90% of the earthquakes that strike the United States are located in California, only about 10% of homeowners there have earthquake insurance. What gives? Here are three reasons why many quake-prone Californians shun insurance: 1) Quake damage rarely exceeds deductibles. Some argue the insurance is not worth the money for homeowners. Earthquake insurance … Read more

If you’re co-signing big student loans for your child, you may want to buy a life insurance policy while you’re at it. While no one wants to imagine the death of their child, taking out insurance on your son or daughter — or asking them to purchase their own plan — will protect you from … Read more

What you’ll pay for a life insurance policy can vary dramatically; men pay higher premiums than women, older policyholders pay more than younger ones and smokers pay more than non-smokers. But just how much does your age, gender or smoking habit cost you? InsuranceQuotes.com evaluated life insurance premiums for the top 25 carriers in the … Read more

Thank Obamacare for your refund. More than 6.8 million Americans will get a refund from their health insurer this summer. Total value of the rebates will be $332 million, with an average of $80 going to each family. They’ll be issued by August 1. Thank the Affordable Care Act for the windfall. Under one of … Read more