Insurance Related Press Releases Rental Car Insurance Tips for Memorial Day Weekend The AAA estimates that 87 percent of all Americans who are going away this Memorial Day weekend will reach their final destination by automobile-about 28 million people. But those renting a car for their first summer road trip often start don’t start about thinking rental car insurance until they get to the counter, which can result in costly mistakes, according to the Insurance Information Institute (I.I.I.). May 30, 2010 - 8:17:40 AM
FDA has identified and reviewed 12 cases of severe liver injury reported in people taking Xenical and one case reported with the use of Alli. In some of these cases, other factors or drugs may have contributed to the development of severe liver injury.
If you need surgery, there's a better-than-average chance that you'll have it and go home the same day. That's good news for several reasons, but same-day surgery does require some planning on your part.
Apr 6, 2010 - 8:04:53 AM
Job Search Government Jobs Wanted: Don't Get Swindled The Federal Trade Commission works for consumers to prevent fraudulent, deceptive, and unfair business practices and to provide information to help spot, stop, and avoid them Apr 5, 2010 - 8:00:28 PM
IRS Tax Tips Filing Taxes Late? IRS Offers Tips for late Filers Whether paying with a timely filed tax return, or filing late and paying late after receiving a bill from the IRS (and the bill is correct), taxpayers are encouraged to pay the taxes they owe in full. Mar 30, 2010 - 6:18:27 PM
Announcements The New World of Mobile Phones: There are two basic types There are two basic types of mobile phones: conventional cell phones and smart phones. The conventional cell phone is suitable if you only want to make and receive calls and send text messages on your phone. Mar 26, 2010 - 11:07:51 AM
Announcements Starting a Home-Based Business? Make Sure You're Properly Insured With the national unemployment rate lingering around 10 percent, millions of Americans may be tempted to start a home-based businesses. But studies show that less than half of them have any type of insurance coverage for their new endeavor, and others wrongly believe a homeowners insurance policy is sufficient. Mar 25, 2010 - 9:08:39 PM
Announcements New Drving Laws for 2010 January not only
rings in a new year, but also new laws for 2010. The California Highway Patrol
reminds drivers to be familiar with these new traffic laws passed by the
Legislature and signed by the Governor. These are just a few of the news laws
that take effect in either January or July 2010.
Dec 31, 2009 - 8:42:03 AM
Announcements Passport Day in the USA: March 28, 2009. Saturday, March 28, 2009, is "Passport Day in the USA," when Regional Passport Agencies and many local Passport Acceptance Facilities will be open to inform the public about the upcoming changes to U.S. travel document requirements. Mar 26, 2009 - 7:43:09 PM
Announcements New Year's Resolution for U.S. and Canadian Travelers: Get Appropriate Documents Now The Department of Homeland Security's U.S. Customs and Border Protection reminds U.S. and Canadian citizens that travelers will see a change in travel document requirements at the land border in 2009, and recommends travelers adopt a New Year’s resolution to prepare now and obtain the appropriate documents. Jan 8, 2009 - 12:02:26 PM
Announcements Fish and Game tells hunters to "Keep it clean" Some avian diseases that occur naturally in California include avian botulism, avian cholera, mycoplasmosis, salmonellosis and trichomoniasis. Of heightened concern during the past several years has been the risk of exposure to Highly Pathogenic H5N1 Avian Influenza (HPAI H5N1). Sep 17, 2008 - 10:39:38 PM
Things You Should Know Time-Saving Tips for Summer Travel - Things You Should Know In the travel industry these days, there’s nothing certain but change, whether you plan to travel by air, land, or sea. If you think prices are high at the pump, try filling the tanks of a jumbo jet. Some airlines have responded to escalating fuel prices with new fees and some service reductions. At the same time, some airports have more customer-friendly checkpoints that can be time-savers—if you come to the airport prepared, know what to expect, and cooperate with security personnel. Jun 27, 2008 - 12:12:37 PM
Credit and Money Management Graduate Debt: Along With Diplomas and Dreams, Today’s Graduates Face the Future in Debt With a sagging economy and an increasing cost of living, today’s college graduate is taking on increasing amounts of student loan and credit card debt, according to the Insurance Information Institute (I.I.I.). Of the 1.5 million students receiving college degrees this spring, an overwhelming majority will have at least one credit card in their wallet and 32 percent of students will have four or more credit cards, based on a 2005 study done by student lender Nellie Mae.
Community Alerts E-Mailed Grand Jury Summons May Harm Computers The FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) is alerting computer users about a spam e-mail that contains a fraudulent court subpoena. The bogus e-mail attempts to notify recipients that they are commanded to appear and testify before a Grand Jury. Apr 20, 2008 - 7:53:47 PM
Announcements Phony Investment Solicitations: SEC Launches New Offense to Alert Investors The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced the launch of its latest offensive targeting online boiler rooms, cold calls, and other potentially fraudulent financial solicitations circulating to unsuspecting investors. Such solicitations often use phony claims of SEC registration, false U.S. addresses, or endorsements from make-believe government agencies or international organizations to make their investment opportunities appear more credible. Some also falsely claim to be affiliated with established brokerage firms. Apr 17, 2008 - 9:29:11 AM
