In yesterday's entry, I mentioned that insurance is helpful, but only if it provides adequate coverage.  The always reliable Consumer Reports has an article online on just this topic (link here). 

The article is short, with the main body simply talking about the dangers of specific insurance types and an example of a woman who was $100,000 in debt because her insurance didn't provide enough coverage for her bout with cancer.  However, at the end of the article it lists the following key tips ...
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