Earthquakes are not covered by regular insurance policies

Earthquakes are not covered by regular insurance policies

California may be known for its earthquakes but they can actually happen all over the U.S. A 5.8 magnitude quake hit Virginia in August, 2011. Lesser tremors happen periodically in many other parts of the country. Wherever they strike, homeowners could be unaware that their regular homeowner’s or business insurance policy does not cover such events, according to the Insurance Information Institute. Coverage is usually available for earthquake damage in the form of a supplemental…

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Prescription drug prices vary greatly among pharmacies

Prescription drug prices vary greatly among pharmacies

Comparison shopping for prescription drugs could save people as much as $100 or more, but many fail to do so. According to the May issue of Consumer Reports, commonly-used prescriptions are often more expensive at well-known big branch stores. Consumer Reports compared drug prices for five prescription drugs that have recently gone generic, including heart drugs Lipitor and Plavix, and found that Costco offered the lowest retail prices overall and CVS charged the highest. Good…

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