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Is Employer-Provided Insurance Enough?

You sit down with your new employer to discuss benefits, and they mention providing a low-cost or free life insurance policy. Great! You’re set, right? Don’t be so sure… Insurance provided through an employer group policy, especially life insurance, is likely not going to be sufficient for your needs and those of your dependents. It […]

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Marketplace and Non-Marketplace Plans – Which Is Right for You?

The federal government set up an online insurance marketplace called healthcare.gov. This website was launched in 2013 as part of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Unless the state creates its own marketplace, citizens will default to using the federal exchange. These marketplaces are the most used by consumers searching for health insurance, but this is […]

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4 Types of Insurance Every Person Should Have

They say that there is insurance for everything, no matter what the insurance is actually covering. Purchasing the right insurance and the amount of it you need will always be determined by factors in your unique situation. These factors are usually children, age, lifestyle, and employment benefits. With the vast variety of insurance coverage out […]

What Expecting Mothers Can Expect from Their Insurance

Discovering that you’re going to be a parent can be the most exciting news you’ll receive in a lifetime! But underneath all that joy and excitement is another emotion just as strong: fear. There is a ton of responsibility that comes with bringing your child into the world and you want to make sure you […]

Are You Getting the Most Out of Your Life Insurance Policy?

Life insurance policies can be confusing. There seem to be endless different options, plans, and policies to choose from. You might have simply selected the cheapest life insurance policy because you didn’t fully understand your options. Maybe you selected a pricier policy because “You pay for what you get!” If these describe you, you might […]

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5 Simple Exercises to Do at Home

Not everyone is able to work out in a gym. This could be because of lack of time or some may find it difficult to commit to a gym. Working out at your place of residence may be an easier way to get in your daily exercise. It’s important to work out and keep your […]

6 Things to Know About Aging Out of Your Parents’ Health Insurance

The Affordable Care Act allows young adults to avoid high premiums and retain health insurance coverage as a dependent on their parents’ health insurance plans. What age you get the boot and need to insure yourself varies. The ACA states that you lose coverage from your parents’ plans at age 26. Some states, like New […]

Why You Should Avoid Sugary Drinks

Many American families consume sugary drinks like soda, energy drinks, sweetened coffee, or fruit juice on a daily basis but do not fully realize the effects these beverages have on their health. In addition to contributing to weight gain, type 2 diabetes, and increasing the risk of heart disease, drinking sugary drinks also has detrimental […]

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4 Types of Insurance Every Person Should Have

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Planning for Retirement

The first step in planning your retirement is thinking about retirement goals and how long you have to meet those goals. Next on the list is to look at the different types of retirement accounts that are available for you to help accumulate the money needed to fund your future. As this money is saved, […]