insurance
Insurance for Long-Term Care at Home
Insurance for Long-Term Care at Home
In the wake of COVID-wracked nursing homes, increasingly more people are looking at options to age in place with long-term care insurance.
September 17, 2020
How to Get Property Insurance in High-Risk Areas
How to Get Property Insurance in High-Risk Areas
From wildfires to hurricanes and riots, some homes and businesses are more risky than others to insure. If you’re having a hard time finding coverage,…
September 15, 2020
3 Tips to Help You Navigate Open Enrollment in Your ‘New Normal’
3 Tips to Help You Navigate Open Enrollment in Your ‘New Normal’
With all the changes going on in workplaces across the country since COVID-19, your insurance and benefits needs might have changed, too.
September 15, 2020
This Year’s Benefits Open Enrollment Period Is an Opportunity You Don’t Want to Miss
This Year’s Benefits Open Enrollment Period Is an Opportunity You Don’t Want to Miss
Plan ahead to do a deep dive into the benefits your employer offers. Given what we’ve been through so far in 2020, you may need them!
September 9, 2020
How to Find the Right Life Insurance Policy for You
How to Find the Right Life Insurance Policy for You
Policygenius.com CEO and co-founder Jennifer Fitzgerald joins our Your Money's Worth podcast to offer advice on choosing a life insurance policy. Also…
September 1, 2020
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Retiree Health Care Costs Are Rising
Retiree Health Care Costs Are Rising
Factors driving the increase include longer life spans, health care inflation and health bills for those who retire before they’re eligible for Medica…
August 18, 2020
The Insurance Company Denied My Claim. What Should I Do?
The Insurance Company Denied My Claim. What Should I Do?
A lawyer specializing in insurance bad faith law explains why this happens, and outlines how to fight back.
August 6, 2020
Why You Might Still Need Life Insurance in Your 50s and 60s
Why You Might Still Need Life Insurance in Your 50s and 60s
Thought you were past all that by this age? Well, if you have a mortgage that would be tough for your spouse to pay off or grown children you are supp…
August 3, 2020
Time for an Insurance Review
Time for an Insurance Review
You may need to update your policies in light of COVID-19.
July 30, 2020
Insurance Question: Say Rioters Destroy My Business, Am I Covered?
Insurance Question: Say Rioters Destroy My Business, Am I Covered?
If you ask your broker, the answer may be no. But don’t just accept that response. Know what your policy covers, and how to protect yourself.
July 29, 2020
Whole Life Insurance … Love It or Leave It?
Whole Life Insurance … Love It or Leave It?
Low interest rates can be bad news for these types of policies. Here are 3 reasons why now is a good time to review your policy with an in-force illus…
July 27, 2020
12 Tax Deadlines for July 15 (It's Not Just the Due Date for Your Tax Return)
12 Tax Deadlines for July 15 (It's Not Just the Due Date for Your Tax Return)
Between due dates for paying estimated taxes, IRA or HSA contributions, and other deadlines, there's more to do by July 15 than just filing your feder…
July 14, 2020
HSAs Get Even Better
HSAs Get Even Better
A health savings account is a powerful, tax-advantaged tool to cover out-of-pocket medical expenses and a smart way to save for medical expenses in re…
July 3, 2020
Are You Ready to Travel Again?
Are You Ready to Travel Again?
You may be itching to travel, but the risks and rules—especially for international travel—may keep you at home a while longer.
June 25, 2020
Applying for Disability Benefits During a Global Pandemic
Applying for Disability Benefits During a Global Pandemic
It can take months or even years to get approved for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits in the best of times. Needless to say, now i…
June 24, 2020
How Much Umbrella Insurance Do I Need?
How Much Umbrella Insurance Do I Need?
An umbrella insurance policy typically covers the same things as your home and auto policies, plus a few more, including lawsuits that arise when you'…
June 18, 2020
Pass Along Life Lessons With an Ethical Will
Pass Along Life Lessons With an Ethical Will
Create a legacy letter to communicate values, experiences and life lessons to your family.
June 9, 2020
13 Reasons You Will Regret an RV in Retirement
13 Reasons You Will Regret an RV in Retirement
RV-loving retirees talk about the downsides of spending retirement in a motorhome, travel trailer, fifth wheel or other recreational vehicle.
June 8, 2020
Finding Affordable Health Care Now
Finding Affordable Health Care Now
The pandemic has caused millions of people to lose their jobs — and their health coverage. Here’s a guide to finding affordable insurance.
June 4, 2020
9 Things You'll Regret Keeping in a Safe Deposit Box
9 Things You'll Regret Keeping in a Safe Deposit Box
Locking up certain important documents and valuables in a bank vault could turn into a headache for you or your heirs.
June 1, 2020
11 Best Things to Keep in a Safe Deposit Box
11 Best Things to Keep in a Safe Deposit Box
Certain documents and valuables, including certain things with sentimental value, should be stored securely at your bank.
June 1, 2020
IRS Allows Mid-Year Changes to Health Plans, Expands FSAs and More
IRS Allows Mid-Year Changes to Health Plans, Expands FSAs and More
The added flexibility should help workers deal with unexpected medical and dependent care expenses from the coronavirus outbreak. But not every employ…
May 27, 2020
Coping with Loss of Healthcare Coverage
Coping with Loss of Healthcare Coverage
Families USA’s Cheryl Fish-Parcham joins our hosts Ryan Ermey and Sandy Block to discuss how folks can find medical coverage in the face of job loss. …
May 26, 2020
Health Savings Account Limits for 2021
Health Savings Account Limits for 2021
Annually adjusted contribution limits and other requirements must be met if you're covering health care costs with an HSA.
May 22, 2020
10 Best Financial Benefits for Military Families
10 Best Financial Benefits for Military Families
Members of the military have a lot of special financial challenges that most people don’t encounter.
May 22, 2020