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How to Find Affordable Vision Care After 50Original Medicare covers zero routine eye exams or glasses. Here's how self-pay, warehouse clubs, and vision plans compare on real out-of-pocket costs.
By Maurie Backman
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How Life Insurance Trusts (ILITs) Protect WealthPlacing million-dollar life insurance inside an irrevocable life insurance trust creates a layer of protection against estate tax and other family wealth risks.
By Jonathan Davis, CFP®
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10 Myths About Health Savings AccountsWhen you’re choosing a health plan for the year, one option might be a high-deductible plan that makes you eligible to contribute to a health savings account.
By Kimberly Lankford
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HSA Eligibility Changes: What to Know Before Open EnrollmentHSAs can be a useful tax-advantaged savings channel for business owners and the self-employed, and more people are eligible this year than ever.
By Brian Hutchin
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When Using Your Car for a Side Hustle Is Worth ItBefore you turn the ignition on a side gig, figure out whether your car will actually make you money — or end up costing you more.
By Sean Jackson
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Does Your Insurance Defense Attorney Have a Giant Conflict of Interest?What can you do if you're sued, but the defense attorneys your insurance company hires to protect you seem more interested in protecting their own interests?
By H. Dennis Beaver, Esq.
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Where Indexed Universal Life Fits for High EarnersIndexed universal life insurance (IUL) can pair permanent protection with supplemental retirement income, provided the policy is structured properly.
By Mike Walters
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Family Financial Planning Starts With CommunicationHow much do you know about your family's life insurance and financial planning? Talking about it will create clarity now, before it becomes urgent.
By Jared Nepa
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Should You Get Home or Car Insurance Through Costco?Costco car and home insurance policies offer many perks for Costco members, including discounts and extra coverage options for more protection.
By Paige Cerulli
