March 17, 2026

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Boomer Can’t Retire With Cancer; Needs Insurance, Job, Social Security

Angle down icon An icon in the shape of an angle pointing down. Mary, not pictured, doesn’t think she’ll ever be able to retire. SDI Productions/Getty Images Mary, a 68-year-old, must keep working after a pancreatic cancer diagnosis. She faces reduced Social Security benefits because her previous employer paid into a pension. Older Americans increasingly

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How to deal with ‘hard markets’ with your insurance

D.J. Bettencourt  |  Guest Columnist When it comes to insurance, consumers typically focus on the monthly premiums they pay, but oftentimes many of us will neglect to read our policies until we really need them. It’s natural that we don’t want to consider the unpleasant things in life, like illness or accidents, until they occur.

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South Bend teen has tax prep business, sells insurance, plans much more

Editor’s note: For five weeks, we are profiling two young people each week who are making a difference in the South Bend region. Whether they are already in the spotlight or escaping much public attention for their efforts, these young people are putting in the work to make their neighbors’ lives better. Check them out

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How a passenger covered her $5K+ infirmary bill

How to find the best price, perks when booking a cruise Find the cruise that works for your budget with these tips. Problem Solved Travel insurance is a must for cruises, as medical bills can be high. Even a low level of travel insurance can cover medical bills from your ship. If you opt for

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New Plan From Insurance Commissioner Hopes to Attract Insurance Companies Back to the State | Local News

Homeowners struggling to obtain fire insurance may have relief on the horizon as lawmakers work to bring insurance companies back to California. In recent years, many insurance companies have begun canceling policies across California, blaming a mix of climate change, extreme weather, and rising costs. “This is the worst I’ve seen it since 1994 and

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How to negotiate rising home insurance costs

Rosie Romero Special to the Arizona Daily Star Question: My insurance rates keep increasing and I don’t have any claims. Why is this happening? Answer: We have heard stories about or experienced first-hand, rising homeowners insurance rates. Rosie on the House certified partner Clay Janson, agency principal with Phocus Insurance Services, discusses the causes of

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How a Vegas woman got insurance to pay for her Ozempic weight loss journey

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — Injectable weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Mounjaro are skyrocketing in popularity, but they aren’t cheap and insurance often won’t cover the cost. However, there are ways to get covered by insurance, as long as people meet certain requirements, like having a high body mass index of 27 to 29. Affordable weight

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Insurance adjuster struggles to find sensitive way to end calls that deal with death of a loved one

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I’m an auto claims insurance adjuster, and occasionally take calls from customers whose loved ones have been killed in an accident. While I can almost always assist with their insurance needs, I don’t know how to end the call. It feels wrong and insensitive to end the call the way I normally

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$6,000 fine for driving without insurance in Woodlands County

BARRHEAD – A man caught driving without insurance on a highway in Woodlands County in early October 2022 received a hefty fine. Eddy Elston Leake received a $6,000 fine from Justice Gregory Arnold Rice after he pleaded guilty to the offence at the Barrhead Court of Justice on July 9. Traffic prosecutor R. Rees said

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Storm Damage Assistance Available

Assistance is available for those in Salina impacted by recent storms. Residents affected by recent severe weather in Saline County should contact the Kansas Insurance Department if they have an issue with an insurance claim. According to Kansas Insurance Commissioner Vicki Schmidt, the Department has been in contact with local authorities in Saline County and

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