Insurance

While most experts are still calling a return to the drachma for Greece unlikely, private companies are scenario planning just in case.

A change to the Diagnostic Statistical Manual changes how autism is diagnosed. A lot of money in social services is at stake.

The IPCC is about to release its latest findings regarding extreme weather trends and climate change. The predictions can help insurers figure out what to cover, and for how much.

In what circumstances does it make sense for a couple to buy "second to die" life insurance? Ann, Waukesha, WI

My real question is about disability and long-term care insurance. I have some level of short- and long-term disability through work, but my husband has nothing (besides Social Security), and neither of us has long-term care insurance. I worry about what would happen if we lost one income stream. We've looked into these programs, but they are not cheap (especially the long-term care insurance). Is this something we should have? If we do, it will probably mean less savings in other areas (such as retirement). Is it worth the trade-off? Catherine, Princeton, NJ

Some relationships are just meant to be. The idea is pretty basic: drive safer, get better rates. We’re watching you.

What I like about the insurance money management framework is that it takes seriously the idea that how you save and where you save is all about what you want out of life -- your goals, your desires, your values, your lifestyle.

My husband and I have had term life insurance since we married. Now that our children are on their own, I'm considering canceling my life insurance. Is this "penny wise and pound foolish"? We no longer depend on my income to pay bills. What other reasons are there for keeping term life insurance? Jane, Shorewood, WI