Actions speak louder than words, as the old saying goes.
So why does the media focus so much attention on what Wall
Street says about companies, instead of what it doeswith them?
In stark contrast to Clinton-era health reform, health insurance companies like UnitedHealth Group
(NYSE: UNH) don't seem opposed to President Obama's desire for change
in health care. They haven't brought back commercials featuring "Harry
and Louise" sitting around their kitchen table talking about what a
terrible idea this is.
For months now, I've been using Motley Fool CAPS to evaluate the Wall Street wizards who rate stocks, and gauge the likelihood that those ratings will pan out. In recurring columns like "Get to Know a Guru," we met the unsung heroes (and villains) of Wall Street. In "This Just In," we put the experts to the test, determining whether their upgrades and downgrades are worth the virtual paper they're printed on.
Good health is something very few can take fro granted. With rising healthcare costs it is very expensive to be ill. Though insurance can’t prevent unforeseen events, it can help you and your family cope well in times of need.
The world can be a risky place, and insurance helps you protect yourself, your loved ones, and your assets from catastrophe. Nowadays, there's a whole new cast of catastrophes from terrorist attacks to sudden iPod malfunctions, but do you really need to insure yourself against each and every possible calamity?
Owning a pet often means having to make painful decisions, such as, "Do I spend another $1,000 to get Fido treated, or will I have to say goodbye to a loyal friend?"
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