A 40‑year‑old plus‑size model recently shared that a major insurance company rejected her application for life coverage because of her weight. In a video posted to TikTok, she explained that the decision was based on her being over 300 pounds and only 5‑foot‑3. She joked that she had assumed her hea
Jean Franklin saved a lot of money before she became a mom. She and her husband, Charles—who calls himself Chaz—were ready to live comfortably in their house near Sacramento. But a health scare changed everything. In May, Jean felt shaky and went to the hospital after her speech got slurred. She lo
In the United States, health care spending is huge—about one‑fifth of all money made in the country. Prices for hospitals, doctors and drugs are far higher than in other rich nations. Simple changes to the Affordable Care Act (ACA) will not fix this. Before the ACA, insurance rules were chaotic. So
A federal lawsuit has been filed against OhioHealth, a large hospital group in Columbus. The U. S. Justice Department and the state Attorney General claim that OhioHealth used its power to block cheaper health plans. They say the system forced insurers into contracts that keep prices high and limit
In Kansas, a construction boss is worried about new rules that might hurt his workers' health insurance. He thinks these rules could make insurance more expensive. He believes this could hurt his business and his team. He knows how tough construction work can be. Workers face risks every day. They
The idea that retirees can swap snowy winters for sunny months in a second home has long been a dream. For decades, people from cold northern states and Canada would buy condos or houses in places like Florida, Arizona, and the Gulf Coast. They stayed there for three to six months each year, fueling
A Florida luxury car company is taking its insurers to court after they refused to cover more than $4 million in legal expenses linked to a business rivalry. The firm, formerly known as Motorsport Network, claims that two insurers wrongly denied coverage under their directors and officers policies.
Dubai Insurance has made a bold move by introducing a crypto wallet for its customers. This wallet allows people to pay insurance premiums and receive claims using digital currencies like bitcoin. It's a big deal because Dubai Insurance is the first in the world to offer this service. The company w
After the 2025 Eaton and Palisades fires, cleaning up the mess left behind has been a mess in itself. Different experts have been giving different advice. First, the federal government suddenly stopped following California's old rules for testing soil after fires. Then, California thought about doin
Buying a home is a big deal. It's easy to think that the title company will handle everything. But, that's not always the case. Patrick J. Corbett, a title expert, warns that not all title companies offer the same level of protection. Some just do the bare minimum to meet lender requirements. This c
