Insuring Yourself

Find out how cooling down after exercise affects your body and allows for a better recovery.

Cooldown period important after exercising I meet up with friends a few days a week to go running. One of them always skips the cooldown and hops right into his car to drive to work. A trainer once told me that’s a recipe for sudden cardiac death. Do you know if that’s a myth, or is there something to it?

Big medical bills can be scary. Before you panic -- or pay them -- follow these steps that could protect your wallet.

Hit With a Big Medical Bill? Do This. - Consumer Reports When a big medical bill gives you sticker shock, these tried-and-true tactics could help lower it—or even make it go away.

While you can't predict what your health care needs will be for the year, you can explore the parameters of your coverage and budget accordingly.

Don't Get Caught Off Guard by Medical Expenses And don't forget about expenses not covered by traditional insurance like dental care and glasses.

Getting health insurance through a spouse's job can often mean better coverage at a better price. Find out when choosing separate plans could make more sense.

Should Spouses Have Separate Health Insurance Coverage? Obtaining health insurance coverage on a single plan isn’t always the most cost-effective option.

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