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12 Ways the Biden Stimulus Package Could Put (or Keep) Money in Your Pocket
12 Ways the Biden Stimulus Package Could Put (or Keep) Money in Your Pocket
President Biden's "American Rescue Plan" includes several proposals to assist people financially harmed by the pandemic.
January 20, 2021
12 Ways the Biden Stimulus Package Could Put (or Keep) Money in Your Pocket
12 Ways the Biden Stimulus Package Could Put (or Keep) Money in Your Pocket
President-elect Biden's "American Rescue Plan" includes several proposals to assist people financially harmed by the pandemic.
January 15, 2021
What You'll Pay for Medicare in 2021
What You'll Pay for Medicare in 2021
For Medicare premiums 2021, look for modest increases in premiums and out-of-pocket costs.
December 16, 2020
Is Your Cash Value Life Insurance Policy Still a Good Fit for You?
Is Your Cash Value Life Insurance Policy Still a Good Fit for You?
Over the years, you could have grown out of it. Or maybe your life insurance policy’s performance didn’t live up to your expectations. In any case, yo…
November 30, 2020
Making Wise Choices During Open Enrollment
Making Wise Choices During Open Enrollment
Contributing Editor Lisa Gerstner runs through the new variables of the 2020 open enrollment season. Also, hosts Sandy Block and David Muhlbaum talk a…
November 17, 2020
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Big Changes Likely for Social Security, Medicare Under a Biden Presidency
Big Changes Likely for Social Security, Medicare Under a Biden Presidency
The new president and a fresh Congress will sooner or later have to face the twin safety net programs, both sorely in need of help.
November 10, 2020
5 HSA Benefits You Might Not Know About
5 HSA Benefits You Might Not Know About
Health savings accounts are an often-misunderstood and overlooked opportunity for American workers. Here’s why they are worth a close look during this…
November 7, 2020
10 Best Financial Benefits for Military Families
10 Best Financial Benefits for Military Families
Service members face a range of threats – from the lethal to the financial. A wide array of generous benefits and programs are meant to offset some of…
November 6, 2020
What Happens to Medicare If the Affordable Care Act Is Overturned?
What Happens to Medicare If the Affordable Care Act Is Overturned?
Experts say if the ACA is repealed or rescinded "it would be devastating for Medicare." Here's what might happen -- and how it could be costly for you…
November 4, 2020
What is Umbrella Insurance and Do I Need It?
What is Umbrella Insurance and Do I Need It?
If you have a fair amount of retirement assets saved up (like a lot of folks out there), the answer may well be yes. Here’s why and what to expect.
October 30, 2020
HSA Contribution Limits and Other Requirements
HSA Contribution Limits and Other Requirements
Annually adjusted contribution limits, health plan minimum deductibles, and limits on out-of-pocket medical expenses must be met if you're covering he…
October 29, 2020
Kiplinger’s Best Firms for Customer Service: Banks, Credit Cards and More
Kiplinger’s Best Firms for Customer Service: Banks, Credit Cards and More
We crunched a lot of numbers (and ran a survey) to crown top firms for their service on banking, credit cards, mortgages, and home and auto insurance.…
October 22, 2020
Insurers Cut Telehealth Benefits
Insurers Cut Telehealth Benefits
UnitedHealthGroup and Anthem customers were set to face out-of-pocket charges on certain telehealth visits starting October 1.
October 19, 2020
How Much Insurance Should You Get? A Lawyer’s Advice
How Much Insurance Should You Get? A Lawyer’s Advice
The advice to “Only pay for what you need” sounds good. But when it comes to home, auto and business insurance coverage, four guidelines could help de…
October 12, 2020
7 Things Medicare Doesn’t Cover
7 Things Medicare Doesn’t Cover
Medicare Part A and Part B leave some pretty significant gaps in your health-care coverage. Here's a closer look at what isn't covered by Medicare.
October 1, 2020
11 Costly Medicare Mistakes You Should Avoid Making
11 Costly Medicare Mistakes You Should Avoid Making
If you don't make the right choices to fill in the health coverage gaps, you could end up with high Medicare premiums and big out-of-pocket costs.
October 1, 2020
Your Guide to Open Enrollment
Your Guide to Open Enrollment
Your options may look a little different this fall. Meanwhile, the cost of coverage continues to climb.
October 1, 2020
Airlines Nix Change Fees
Airlines Nix Change Fees
You may still pay a change fee for tickets in basic economy, though.
September 30, 2020
How to Pick the Right Medicare Plans for You
How to Pick the Right Medicare Plans for You
As you're signing up for Medicare, you must learn the basics of Medicare Part A, Part B, Part D, medigap plans, Medicare Advantage plans and even doug…
September 30, 2020
What to Do with Cash in a Low Interest Rate Environment
What to Do with Cash in a Low Interest Rate Environment
Safe places to stash cash are earning next to nothing, so what can you do? Dividend-paying whole life insurance may be one option to consider.
September 30, 2020
Trump Promises $200 Prescription Drug Card for Seniors
Trump Promises $200 Prescription Drug Card for Seniors
Medicare beneficiaries will soon receive a debit card in the mail that they can use to pay for prescription drugs.
September 25, 2020
Reasons to Own Life Insurance in Every Decade of Your Life
Reasons to Own Life Insurance in Every Decade of Your Life
With competing financial priorities throughout your lifetime, it could be easy to overlook life insurance, especially in your younger years. But life …
September 21, 2020
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