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I'm an Insurance Expert: Yes, You Need Life Insurance Even if the Kids Are Grown and the House Is Paid Off
Life insurance isn't about you. It's about providing for loved ones and covering expenses after you're gone. Here are five key reasons to have it.
By Karl Susman, CPCU, LUTCF, CIC, CSFP, CFS, CPIA, AAI-M, PLCS Published
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Four Tax-Friendly Ways to Pay for Long-Term Care Insurance
Long-Term Care Insurance Use these four tax-friendly ways to pay for your long-term care premiums.
By Kimberly Lankford Last updated
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Five Smart Moves for Retirement Healthcare: From HSAs to Medigap Policies
Unchecked health care costs in retirement could blow a hole in your savings. Here’s how to avoid that.
By Donna Fuscaldo Published
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The High Price of Skipping Workers' Comp Insurance
Two labor and employment attorneys highlight the penalties (fines, reputation damage and even jail time) that small businesses risk if they opt not to carry workers' comp insurance.
By H. Dennis Beaver, Esq. Published
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Millions To Lose Health Insurance Unless Congress Acts
The Kiplinger Tax Letter If current rules for the health premium tax credit (PTC), a popular Obamacare subsidy, aren't extended, 3.7 million people could lose their health insurance.
By Joy Taylor Published
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Eight Things Medicare Doesn't Cover
Healthy Living on a Budget Medicare Part A and Part B leave gaps in your healthcare coverage. But Medicare Advantage has problems, too.
By Donna LeValley Last updated
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10 Things You Need to Know About Health Savings Accounts
insurance If you don’t have many medical expenses now, in the long term you’ll be able to benefit even more from the tax advantages of an HSA.
By Kimberly Lankford Last updated
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How to Appeal a Health Insurance Denial
If your insurer refuses to pay for a treatment or procedure that you believe should be covered, use our guide to appeal.
By Kimberly Lankford Published
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What Medicare Covers When You Travel in the US and Abroad
Medical emergencies can happen at any time. Knowing what Medicare coverage you have, anywhere in the world, can help you avoid a massive bill.
By Donna LeValley Published