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Check your bank's financial health The number of banks with risky levels of bad loans rose slightly in the latest quarter. Check yours in the BankTracker from msnbc.com and the Investigative Reporting Workshop. March 10, 2010 6:45 AM New runaway Prius incident in New York State Another Toyota Prius is being blamed for out-of-control acceleration following an incident in Harrison, N.Y., as the besieged automaker dealt with a new high-profile new headache. March 10, 2010 7:01 AM Guns and retail are a no-win mix Guns. Religion. Abortion. These are the no-win arguments that spoil family gatherings — and the stuff of retailers' nightmares. March 10, 2010 6:38 AM BofA to end all overdraft fees on debit cards Bank of America customers will soon be unable to spend more than they have in the accounts linked to their debit cards. March 10, 2010 6:51 AM Millennials value time off, pay more than Gen X Millennials want more vacation and time for themselves away from the job than young people did 30 years ago, and they also value compensation more, according to a recent study. March 10, 2010 6:55 AM WP: When jobless benefits turn to welfare Millions of Americans have been forced to rely on unemployment payments for extended periods, and critics are taking aim. March 09, 2010 2:19 PM Stocks rise a year after market hit bottom A year after the stock market began its comeback from 12-year lows, investors are looking for the next big thing. March 09, 2010 5:09 PM Bankers winning financial reform battle As Congress inches toward a new set of rules to avert another global financial collapse, the score so far looks like Bankers 1, Consumers 0. March 09, 2010 9:42 AM How to stop your car when the throttle is stuck A quick primer on what to do if you find yourself in a car that has accelerated unintentionally. Experts recommend practicing for an emergency. March 10, 2010 6:21 AM Class-action suits may cost Toyota billions Toyota owners claiming that recalls are causing the value of their vehicles to plummet have filed at least 89 class-action lawsuits that could cost the auto giant billions. March 09, 2010 7:50 AM

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Swiss Re puts Chile quake insurance cost at $4-7BN (AP via Yahoo! News) Swiss Reinsurance Co. said Wednesday that the strong earthquake in Chile last month will cost the insurance industry $4-7 billion, an estimate shared by its Germany-based rival Munich Re AG. March 10, 2010 7:00 AM Swiss Re sees $4-$7 billion insurance losses from quake (Reuters via Yahoo! News) Swiss Re said on Wednesday the insurance sector stood to lose $4-$7 billion from the earthquake in Chile, a sum unlikely to bring the long hoped-for increase in reinsurance prices. March 10, 2010 12:37 AM Surprising Ways to Save Money With Insurance (ABC News) Your homeowner's and auto insurance coverage could help you save on legal fees, pet injuries and more. March 10, 2010 6:44 AM Activists picket at health insurance conference (CNN) Activists ratcheted up the pressure for health care reform Tuesday, picketing in front of a hotel where a group of insurance industry leaders were meeting. March 09, 2010 7:30 PM Mandatory insurance proposed for UK dogs (AP via Yahoo! News) A chip for Spot? In a country where guns are tightly controlled and even carrying a kitchen knife can bring prison time, some thugs use dogs to menace their victims. Now the British government is proposing that dog owners be forced to get microchips and take out insurance for their pets. March 09, 2010 5:07 PM Barack Obama comes to town hoping to sell health insurance overhaul (St. Louis Post-Dispatch) March 8, 2010 - President Barack Obama speaks about health care reform at Arcadia University in Glenside, Pa. (Charles Dharapak/AP) WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama will try to rally a skeptical public behind his health insurance overhaul in a speech in St. Charles today that may remind Missourians of Obama's days as a hard-charging candidate. March 10, 2010 3:26 AM Showdown With Health Insurance Companies (ABC News) The final push for health care reform has become an all-out assault on health insurance companies. President Obama and liberal advocacy groups are attacking insurance companies for unreasonable profts, but those companies are fighting back with a national ad campaign. March 09, 2010 6:48 PM Video: Insurance Co.'s Anger Citizens (CBS News) Emotions are running high in Washington as the push for a House vote for health care reform approaches. As Nancy Cordes reports, protesters directed their anger at the insurance company. March 09, 2010 7:03 PM Should You Buy ID Theft Insurance? (KOLR - KSFX Ozarks) (Springfield, MO) -- These days most people are interested in cutting out any unnecessary expenses. But sometimes it's hard to tell what's important to buy. More and more insurance companies are coming out with identity theft insurance policies.  March 10, 2010 6:14 AM Mandatory Insurance Proposed for UK Dogs (ABC News) UK crackdown on dangerous dogs could make insurance, microchips mandatory for all Insurance - Business - Financial Services - Agents and Marketers - United States March 09, 2010 4:46 PM

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An Occasional Review of Auto Insurance Policies May Lower Premiums (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance) The average motorist has the tendency of purchasing an auto insurance policy and continues paying premiums without reviewing whether the current coverage listed is still beneficial or if the rate being paid for protection is still competitive; OnlineAutoInsurance.com advises consumers to revisit their policies to ensure that they are not overpaying for coverage or maintaining unnecessary ... March 10, 2010 7:00 AM Surprising Ways to Save Money With Insurance (ABC News) Your homeowner's and auto insurance coverage could help you save on legal fees, pet injuries and more. March 10, 2010 6:44 AM Don't overpay for auto insurance if you've had tickets (WAFB Baton Rouge) Traffic tickets don't have to be a financial death sentence when it comes to shopping for auto insurance. March 07, 2010 7:05 PM Two Lawyers Named to Minnesota Auto Insurance Plan Governing Committee (Insurance Journal) Minnesota Commerce Commissioner Glenn Wilson has appointed two public members to the governing committee of the Minnesota Automobile Insurance Plan (MAIP). Thomas J. Evenson is an associate with ... March 09, 2010 10:56 AM Would you buy insurance from her? Apparently (The Philadelphia Inquirer) You've probably never heard of improv comedienne Stephanie Courtney, but chances are you've seen her on TV as the unbelievably upbeat insurance saleswoman Flo in Progressive Auto Insurance commercials. March 09, 2010 8:48 AM State Auto Financial declares 15 cent dividend (AP via Yahoo! Finance) State Auto Financial Corp. said its board declared a quarterly dividend of 15 cents. The property and casualty insurance holding company said the dividend is payable March 31 to shareholders of record March 15. March 08, 2010 6:18 AM Don't overpay for auto insurance if you've had tickets (KMIR 6 Palm Springs) When shopping for car insurance, you'll be asked: "Have you had any moving violations (tickets) in the last 3 years?" If the answer is "yes," don't worry — you're not alone. But the good news is that traffic tickets aren't a financial death sentence. March 07, 2010 7:01 PM BPI Family Bank sees robust auto loan growth in 2010 (BusinessWorld Online) BPI FAMILY Savings Bank, the thrift lending arm of listed Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI), expects its auto loans to grow by double digits this year as consumer confidence recovers along with the economy. March 09, 2010 10:18 AM Watch out! Tampa leads in auto insurance fraud (WTSP-TV Tampa) Tampa, Florida -- Look out Miami! Tampa is taking over as the statewide leader when it comes to auto insurance fraud. This is not a claim to fame the city wants to have and it's not looking much better on the national level, with Tampa ranking second nationwide. March 05, 2010 3:53 PM State Farm Insurance Gives $2,500 To County for Safe Driving Signs (Ashley County Ledger) Crossett State Farm Insurance representative Mary Reed, shown left, presents a $2,500 grant to Darlene Maxwell Thursday afternoon, March 4. The grant is sponsored by State Farm Insurance to increase road safety. March 09, 2010 9:59 AM