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HSAs Get Even Better
HSAs Get Even Better
Workers have more options with flexible spending accounts, too.
July 2, 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
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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
You probably never heard of COVID-19 when you picked this year's health insurance policy at work.
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
Medicare Now Covers Telehealth, Thanks to This Pandemic
Medicare Now Covers Telehealth, Thanks to This Pandemic
Many private health insurers have offered telehealth for several years, but Medicare lagged behind covering the service.
May 20, 2020
What Retirees Must Know About Telehealth
What Retirees Must Know About Telehealth
The coronavirus has elevated the benefits and potential savings of telehealth like nothing before.
May 20, 2020
9 Ways to Raise Cash Quickly
9 Ways to Raise Cash Quickly
The $2 trillion coronavirus stimulus package is providing a $1,200 check for millions of Americans.
May 6, 2020
How to Participate in a Clinical Trial
How to Participate in a Clinical Trial
New policies and guidelines emerge to ensure that more people, especially those age 65 and older, are included in clinical trials.
May 6, 2020
10 Questions Retirees Often Get Wrong About Taxes in Retirement
10 Questions Retirees Often Get Wrong About Taxes in Retirement
You worked hard to build your retirement nest egg. But do you know how to minimize taxes on your savings?
May 1, 2020
Whole Life Insurance: It's a Swiss Army Knife for Financial Planning
Whole Life Insurance: It's a Swiss Army Knife for Financial Planning
How does whole life insurance work? What are some of its pros and cons? And could it be right for you?
May 1, 2020
11 Best Things to Keep in a Safe Deposit Box
11 Best Things to Keep in a Safe Deposit Box
April 30, 2020
13 Financial Moves to Make After Losing a Spouse
13 Financial Moves to Make After Losing a Spouse
Nothing upends your world like the death of a spouse, leaving you at a loss for what to do next.
April 29, 2020
Health Insurance Options Exist for the Newly Unemployed
Health Insurance Options Exist for the Newly Unemployed
Special enrollment periods for Obamacare plans and expanded Medicaid coverage will help people who are suddenly out of work because of the coronavirus…
April 17, 2020
10 Things You Must Know About Filing for Unemployment Benefits
10 Things You Must Know About Filing for Unemployment Benefits
Unemployment insurance is a joint state and federal program that provides those out of work with temporary yet steady cash to help them financially. I…
April 16, 2020
Coronavirus Car Insurance Rebates for the Road Less Traveled
Coronavirus Car Insurance Rebates for the Road Less Traveled
People are driving less, and that means big auto insurance companies such as State Farm, Allstate and Geico are giving coronavirus-related rebates.
April 14, 2020
Reshop Your Car Insurance
Reshop Your Car Insurance
Finding the lowest rate to protect your vehicle and you can be a challenge.
April 9, 2020
The Real Reasons People Decide to Buy Long-Term Care Insurance
The Real Reasons People Decide to Buy Long-Term Care Insurance
Before you dig into costs, benefits and contingency plans, step back and look at the big picture. This decision is bigger than budgets and life-expect…
April 6, 2020