Critical illness insurance: The neglected cover that could be crucial Critical illness cover – which pays out if you get a life-threatening illness – has a bad reputation. But is it time to look again?
Happiness: the silver lining of economic stagnation? Julian Baggini: A study suggests that national wellbeing peaks at £22k average income. But that doesn't mean there's no point in pushing for wealth
Happiness study finds that UK is passing point of peak life satisfaction Economists say that per capita incomes above UK's adjusted level of $37,000 make people less contented
Health insurers bemoan Obamacare ‘fix’ as adding confusion to rollout President meets top insurers a day after announcing they could continue offering policies that fall short of new standards
Remember your travel jabs – or risk losing your insurance cover Insurers warn that one in four Britons fail to get jabs before travelling – and may find their policy doesn't pay if they fall ill
Can going freelance help manage depression? Some people embrace the flexibility and freedom, but there's also the isolation and insecurity to contend with
Should I call in sick? Luisa Dillner: When you're sick you're contagious and you won't be as productive at work as usual
Exercised about LA Fitness membership mix-up Gym group has taken £160 from my bank account, even though I cancelled my contract almost immediately after signing up
Should I have laser eye surgery? How much does laser eye surgery cost – and should I have it done at all?
US employers slashing worker hours to avoid Obamacare insurance mandate Trend sparks fears among low-paid workers that they will be hit twice: by having earnings cut and paying more for healthcare