It might be time to dust off that Costco card. The wholesale giant has partnered with Danish drugmaker Novo Nordisk to offer blockbuster weight-loss medications like Ozempic and Wegovy at deep discounts for members without insurance. “Everyone deserves care that’s simple, reliable and within reach — and we’re proud to lead the way in helping … Read more
A visually and hearing-impaired boy has won a battle against an insurance company to save his favorite tree from the chop. Redd Taylor Cantrill, 11, and his family have campaigned to save the 200-year-old oak in their garden. Insurers wanted to chop it down as part of a subsidence insurance claim by the family, leaving … Read more
He may have been one of the most globally famous Australians but Steve Irwin left surprisingly little in the way an inheritance to his children. Upon his untimely death in 2006, the “Crocodile Hunter” was indeed rolling in it – by some estimates he had accrued more than $15 million. But he left wife Terri … Read more
Don’t be fooled. The FBI is warning against a new scam shilling discounted medical insurance. The bureau issued the warning on April 30, noting that the “emerging” scheme has seen hundreds of people across the country lose thousands of dollars. The FBI issued a warning on April 30, noting that the scams have been “emerging” … Read more
DEAR ABBY: I’ve recently discovered that my mother-in-law has two life insurance policies on me, neither of which I knew about, and one of which is close to 20 years old. I never asked nor authorized her to take out these policies, and I am very concerned. We do not have a good relationship. She … Read more
Has enrolling in insurance become too much of a painful process? A number of Americans would rather deal with endless traffic than sit down and sort through insurance options. The poll of 2,000 U.S. adults found 58% would more willingly experience a number of life’s annoyances if it meant never stressing about understanding insurance policies … Read more
Maryland home inspector Welmoed Sisson recently met homebuyers who were about to purchase a house at the very top end of what they could afford. “They told me at the start of the inspection that they had pretty much no budget for repairs,’” Sisson says. Although their finances were stretched thin, they were hoping it … Read more
A gym owner faked her own death to claim a nearly $500,000 insurance payout as part of an elaborate scheme where she posed as her own partner. Karen Salkilld, 42, was arrested in March after filing the insurance claim in her partner’s name, falsely saying she had died in a car accident in Broome. The … Read more
Flo’s got you covered. Milana Vayntrub, the actress who portrays AT&T’s spokesperson Lily Adams, revealed Stephanie Courtney, who famously plays Progressive’s Flo, helped Vayntrub navigate the online harassment she received about her body. Vayntrub has portrayed AT&T’s Lily on and off since 2013. Courtney has appeared as Flo for more than 15 years. In a … Read more
Oops … she did it again … or did she? Britney Spears was pulled over and ticketed in California last month for driving without a license or proof of insurance in her car, according to the Blast. However, a source disputed this claim, telling The Post, “Britney at all times obviously had a license and … Read more
DEAR ABBY: When my husband and I married a year ago, I dropped my health insurance plan and joined his family plan, since he also provides coverage for his children, including one who is an adult. There was no additional cost to add me. However, months later, the insurance company raised the monthly premium for … Read more
Sprinkle, sprinkle. A TikToker has revealed that insurance plans can cover, perhaps surprisingly, the expense of your favorite skincare and beauty products at Sephora. In the clip posted on TikTok, Dianis — who goes by @dianis3518 — unveiled the list of luxury products your FSA and HSA can be spent on, including Clinique, Murad, SuperGoop! and … Read more
They are the money honeys of television commercials and are so familiar, that it’s almost as if they are part of the family. With her perky, girl-next-door look, Jan from Toyota — A.K.A. Laurel Coppock — and the more zanily humorous Flo from Progressive — Stephanie Courtney — are America’s most visible TV commercial characters; and … Read more
It was so tempting for Lindsey Grant as she stared at a pile of pills. “Would her antidepressant work for me? Could I steal it?” she recalls. The medications weren’t from a pal, though, but had been prescribed for a dog in her charge, an Australian shepherd. A vet had diagnosed the animal as depressed after … Read more
DEAR ABBY: Eighteen years ago, I married a man so he could get health insurance and have back surgery. It was supposed to be short-lived. He fell in love with me and wouldn’t leave. He’s put me through hell over the years. Stage 4 tongue cancer left him unable to work, which I didn’t have … Read more
Disturbing dashcam footage has captured the moment a woman appears to leap in front of a car south of Brisbane before the driver speeds away, suspecting an “insurance fraud incident” – or worse. The video, posted by the Dash Cam Owners Australia Facebook page, was taken in the early hours of Tuesday morning in Browns Plains, … Read more
Sarah Lancestar was traveling throughout Central America when she was forced to abandon her holiday plans after a seemingly innocent act led to $60,000 worth of medical bills. The Tasmanian local was staying at a hostel in Nicaragua when she decided to play with the household cat. “It was pawing at me when it suddenly … Read more
This doctor has lost his patience with the US healthcare system. One doctor has gone viral on TikTok after revealing the ugly truth that most health insurance companies allegedly want you to “die as quickly as possible.” The TikTok was posted Thursday and had racked up nearly one million views. “Healthcare companies don’t care about … Read more
Nearly half (48%) of Americans claim they’re prepared for the worst when it comes to their homes. Yet out of the 2,000 homeowners polled, 65% of policyholders admitted they have no idea what their home insurance actually covers. A majority (53%) said they live in a natural disaster-prone area and two in three are willing … Read more
The former owner of a California manse where a Mercedes-Benz was discovered buried in the yard had reported the vehicle stolen — and received a hefty insurance payout — 30 years ago, according to a local paper. Johnny Bocktune Lew, the man who built the $15 million estate on property along Stockbridge Avenue in Atherton, reported his Mercedes-Benz stolen in 1992, … Read more