Archive for October, 2007

Facing up to the costs of long-term care

Wednesday, October 31st, 2007

No matter how well you plan your retirement, the catastrophic expense of long-term care could ruin it all. Insurance looks like the obvious solution. Turns out it’s anything but.

from: CNNMoney

Looking at Dutch and Swiss Health Systems

Wednesday, October 31st, 2007

The Swiss and Dutch health care systems are suddenly all the rage. They have features similar to proposals by at least two presidential hopefuls, and next month the United States’ top health official will visit Switzerland and the Netherlands to kick the tires.

from: New York Times

Seven Things to Know About Health Savings Accounts

Wednesday, October 31st, 2007

Whether you’re an employee being faced with new health insurance options through your company plan, run your own company like me, or purchase individual health insurance, the choices you make regarding your health insurance are an important part of your 2008 financial strategy.

from: Yahoo Finance

Avoiding The Flu Is In Your Hands

Wednesday, October 31st, 2007

As flu season approaches, experts recommend a simple method for staying disease-free.

from: Chattanooga Times/Free Press