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Inflation Reduction Act Will Boost Obamacare Tax Credit
Inflation Reduction Act Will Boost Obamacare Tax Credit
Enhancements to the premium tax credit will be extended for three more years once the Inflation Reduction Act is signed into law.
August 12, 2022
‘I Can’t Retire – I Need Health Insurance’
‘I Can’t Retire – I Need Health Insurance’
Health insurance is seen as a huge hurdle for early retirees, but the answer to finding affordable coverage could be simpler than you think.
August 7, 2022
Abortion and Taxes: What Happens Now Without Roe v. Wade?
Abortion and Taxes: What Happens Now Without Roe v. Wade?
See how abortion-related medical expense deductions, HSA and FSA payments, employer-provided travel, and charitable contributions will be handled now …
August 2, 2022
When Is Travel Insurance Worth It?
When Is Travel Insurance Worth It?
Know when you need coverage and when you can skip it.
July 29, 2022
Where Is Travel Insurance Still Required?
Where Is Travel Insurance Still Required?
Some destinations require that you have travel insurance. Here’s a rundown on where you’ll need a policy.
July 29, 2022
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Looking to Relocate? Plan for Climate Change
Looking to Relocate? Plan for Climate Change
Extreme weather events are on the rise. If you’re moving, make sure your new home is protected from climate change disasters.
July 28, 2022
Tax Changes and Key Amounts for the 2022 Tax Year
Tax Changes and Key Amounts for the 2022 Tax Year
Americans are facing a long list of tax changes for the 2022 tax year. Smart taxpayers will start planning for them now.
July 19, 2022
Savvy Strategies for Your Health Savings Account
Savvy Strategies for Your Health Savings Account
HSAs are a super tax-advantaged way to save for health care expenses if you have a high-deductible health plan. So what are you waiting for?
June 14, 2022
Homeowners Insurance: How to Protect Your Home
Homeowners Insurance: How to Protect Your Home
NFL linebacker and Kiplinger contributing editor Brandon Copeland discusses the ins and outs of homeowners insurance.
June 8, 2022
Do You Realize the Power of HSAs? Probably Not!
Do You Realize the Power of HSAs? Probably Not!
Health savings accounts have tax-zapping superpowers. Check out these top 10 tips to help maximize the benefits of your own HSA.
May 27, 2022
Short-Term Insurance Plans' Good, Bad and Ugly
Short-Term Insurance Plans' Good, Bad and Ugly
You'll need a clear-eyed analysis to gauge the value of short-term care insurance plans and if they're right for you.
May 26, 2022
HSAs Make Health Care More Affordable
HSAs Make Health Care More Affordable
Tax-advantaged health savings accounts allow you to save for a broad range of short-term and long-term medical expenses.
May 26, 2022
Things You’ll Regret Keeping in a Safe Deposit Box
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.
May 18, 2022
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. But Medicare Advantage has problems, too.
May 4, 2022
Which Documents to Keep, Which to Shred and Which to Scan
Which Documents to Keep, Which to Shred and Which to Scan
A speedy recovery from disaster can depend on your recordkeeping. Kiplinger’s Personal Finance writer Rivan Stinson tells us how to get our papers in …
May 4, 2022
3 Paths for Getting Vision Insurance in Retirement
3 Paths for Getting Vision Insurance in Retirement
Medicare Part B's restrictive coverage of vision care means you'll have to find a different route to get the right insurance. Here's some guidance.
May 2, 2022
HSA Contribution Limits and Other Requirements
HSA Contribution Limits and Other Requirements
Annually adjusted contribution limits and other requirements must be met if you're covering health care costs with a Health Savings Account.
April 29, 2022
HSA Contribution Limits for 2023 Are Out
HSA Contribution Limits for 2023 Are Out
The IRS released the contribution limits, annual deductibles for health plans, and out-of-pocket expense limits for 2023 health savings accounts.
April 29, 2022
10 Tax Deadlines for April 18 (Today is Not Just the Due Date for Your Tax Return)
10 Tax Deadlines for April 18 (Today is Not Just the Due Date for Your Tax Return)
Between requesting a tax extension, making IRA or HSA contributions, and meeting other tax deadlines, there's more to do today than just filing your f…
April 18, 2022
Top Off Your HSA Today and Lower Your Tax Bill (While There's Still Time)
Top Off Your HSA Today and Lower Your Tax Bill (While There's Still Time)
If you haven't already contributed the full amount to your HSA for 2021, today is the last day to do so and reduce your taxes at the same time.
April 18, 2022
The Ins and Outs of Self-Insurance in Retirement
The Ins and Outs of Self-Insurance in Retirement
The costs of long-term care are already exorbitant and will only get worse. Follow this guidance to get in front of the issue.
April 12, 2022
What to Look for in a Disability Insurance Policy
What to Look for in a Disability Insurance Policy
Income protection insurance will keep your paycheck working, even when you can’t. Here are five key features of an individual disability insurance pol…
April 12, 2022
Insurance Can Make or Break Your Financial Plan
Insurance Can Make or Break Your Financial Plan
You could be one bad accident, storm or lawsuit away from disaster unless you have the right insurance. From umbrella to uninsured motorist, flood and…
April 10, 2022
Worried Your Neighbor’s Tree Will Fall on Your Property?
Worried Your Neighbor’s Tree Will Fall on Your Property?
Is your neighbor too cheap to take care of their trees, putting your property at risk? It’s a common problem, and sometimes bringing it to their atten…
April 1, 2022
How to Appeal an Unexpected Medical Bill
How to Appeal an Unexpected Medical Bill
You may receive a bill because your insurance company denied a claim—but that doesn’t mean you have to pay it.
February 24, 2022
Don't Fall for That Life Insurance Ad on TV
Don't Fall for That Life Insurance Ad on TV
A 30-second commercial is unlikely to fully explain the pros and cons of a life insurance product. Here's a better way to find the right insurance fo…
February 24, 2022