Crime At An All Time Low
Violent crime, which has been falling for five years, decreased 4 percent in 2011, according to the Preliminary Annual Uniform Crime Report. Murders are at the lowest point in 40 years. Violent crime, according to the FBI, includes murder, rape, robbery and assault.
www.livescience.com
Good Immune System Makes You More Attractive
New study shows that a strong immune system plays a greater role in attracting women to men, than great bodies or muscles.
www.medicalnewstoday.com
Health Reforms Provide Coverage For Those With Pre-Existing Conditions
Health and Human Services announced that the new health care law’s Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan (PCIP) program is providing insurance to nearly 50,000 people with high-risk pre-existing conditions nationwide.
www.insurancebroadcasting.com
Your Dog Could Increase Your Insurance
Dog bites are on the rise and they cost insurance companies millions of dollars in claims each year.
insurancenewsnet.com
Eligibility Extension Improves Care for Young Adults
A new study suggests young adults are more likely to get care and see a doctor when states extend the time they can stay on their parents' health insurance — a measure also mandated by the 2010 federal health care law.
eba.benefitnews.com
The End of Traditional Retirement
A new study shows 57% of workers age 60+ say they will look for a new job after retiring from their current company, showing that retirement no longer means the end of one's career.
ebn.benefitnews.com
Post-Digital Era Trends
Analytics, mobility, social business, cloud and cyber security are reshaping today's insurance companies in the post-digital era.
www.insurancenetworking.com
Breathable Coffee
Thanks to creative engineering by Harvard professor David Edwards, coffee addicts can now breathe their morning cup of joe (and get their caffeine fix) using an inhalable coffee.
www.huffingtonpost.com
2012 Social Security Changes
The long term future of Social Security taxes remains uncertain but here are some changes you can expect to see in 2012.
finance.yahoo.com
Allstate Sues Goldman Sachs
Allstate has filed suit against Goldman Sachs for alleged dishonorable mortgage-backed securities. Allstate is no stranger to lawsuits, as they have sued several other banks in past years. Do you think Allstate's lawsuit is fitting?
www.forbes.com
Asking Your Zip Code May Cost BIG Bucks
We always thought it was unnecessary and invasive for retail cashiers to ask your zip code when you buy something from them. We've noticed this practice at gas station pumps as well. Now it seems the California Supreme Court agrees, stating this infringes upon customer rights to privacy. The cost to the retailer if they violate the new state law is anywhere from one penny to $1,000. That's correct ... a whole penny!
www.foxbusiness.com
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