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Medicare Coverage of Weight-Loss Drugs

Novo Nordisk's Ozempic and Wegovy (semaglutide) and Eli Lilly's Mounjaro (tirzepatide) were originally created to treat Type 2 diabetes, but they have a beneficial side effect: They suppress the urge to eat, and patients typically lose significant amounts of weight as...

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When to Call Your Financial Advisor

If you're experiencing a major life change of any kind, or facing a crucial financial decision, it's a good idea to make an appointment with your financial planner. Here are some examples of major life passages when you may need some good financial advice - and some...

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What to Do If You’re Worried About Stock Market Volatility

A volatile stock market is fine for the 20- and 30-somethings. It's a different matter for people approaching retirement. Your retirement nest egg should be a source of security and comfort to you. It shouldn't be something that makes your blood pressure spike. If...

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Preparedness Tips For Hurricane Season

Hurricane season starts at the beginning of June and lasts until the end of November. The 2023 hurricane season is shaping up to be "near- or above-normal" one according to forecasts by NOAA, with 12 to 17 named storms and an estimated six to nine hurricanes. But if...

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Are You Covered for Personal Use of Company Vehicle?

Getting a company car is a coveted perk for employees, but it can also cause some coverage issues with your personal auto policy. The standard auto policy excludes coverage for non-owned vehicles furnished or available for your regular use. This means you are relying...

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Understanding Your Boat Insurance Policy

If you have a boat or are considering buying one, you should understand your insurance obligations and what is permitted under your coverage. Owning a boat opens you up to a whole new set of liabilities, particularly property damage to a third party or physical injury...

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When to Make a Police Report for a Claim

After an automobile accident, most people are a bit confused and frightened. And the last thing on your mind is trying to figure out whether you need to report the accident to law enforcement authorities and what your insurance company requires of you. Depending on...

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Don’t Gamble on Minimum Coverage Policies

One of the biggest pitfalls a car owner can make is buying the minimum liability limits required by their state. While the minimums vary from state to state, in all cases they are woefully inadequate to cover the costs of a serious accident if you are found at fault....

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Use Heat Lamps for Your Pets with Caution

Every year, dozens of pets and farm animals are killed after heat lamps that are meant to keep them warm during cold periods catch fire. Besides the avoidable deaths of the animals, these fires can often burn down an entire home or barn, causing hundreds of thousands...

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New Car Totaled; Will Insurance Pay Off the Loan?

It's the nightmare scenario for any new car buyer. You drive it off the lot and a few days later another driver runs a red light, smashing into your car and severely mangling most of the front end and irreparably damaging the frame — essentially totaling the vehicle....

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