Insurance

Money 911: Homeowner’s insurance, time-shares and more

Does the declining value of real estate mean that you can reduce your homeowner’s insurance premium? Should you close a credit card with a $59 annual fee? What do you do with a time-share you’re not using? This morning on Money 911, we answered these questions and more. To see our responses, check out the video clip below.

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New York Daily News: The ins and outs of disability insurance

A few weeks ago, I wrote to you about disability insurance, and many of you had follow-up questions. In my latest  New York Daily News column, I tried to answer those questions and provide some insight into the process of getting disability insurance.

New York Daily News: Giving company health insurance policies a look

If you think your health insurance premiums have been rising a lot, you’re not imagining things. A new study confirms that annual health care premiums have increased by 9% since last year, and workers are paying an average of $4,129 for family coverage. In my latest New York Daily News column, I tell you how you can reevaluate your coverage and even save some money.

New York Daily News: Understanding disability insurance

One in four of today’s 20-year-olds will become disabled by the time they retire — are you prepared for that situation should it happen to you? Many people are not. In my latest New York Daily News column, I give some tips that help de-mystify the world of disability insurance.

wowOwow: Keeping Benefits when Changing Jobs

Are you looking to change your job, but hesitant because of what the change might mean for your benefits? Take a look at my latest wowOwow post, where I tell you how to trade up without trading in on your 401(k), health insurance, and more.

Today’s Travel: Making Sense of Traveler’s Insurance

This morning on Today I spoke with Natalie Morales and Conde Nast Traveler’s Kate Maxwell about what you need to know and when you should consider buying travel insurance. To learn more check out the video clip below.

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Money 911: Looking for Work Over 60

On Today’s Money 911 we talked about what employers that check credit scores are looking for and gave tips for finding a job over 60. To hear about these topics and more check out the video clip below.

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Money 911: Gifts, Loans & Retirement

On Today’s Money 911 we talked about how to invest a monetary gift when the payout date is years away and where you can look for funding when you’re about to start a residency program. To learn about these topics and more check out the video clip below.

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Money 911: Divorce & Beneficiaries

On Today’s Money 911 we talked about changing beneficiaries after a divorce or marriage and how to build credit so you can purchase a future home. To learn more watch the video clip below.

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New York Daily News: Job Benefits

In this week’s New York Daily News column, I review what job benefits you want to be sure you don’t leave behind when switching jobs.

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