These days, you can buy any type of insurance without going through a professional. But is that the best approach? If you're a savvy consumer with time on your hands, buying insurance on your own may not be a bad idea. However, if you're like most people, you'll benefit from the services of a … [Read more...]
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Comparing Health Insurance Plans
Perhaps you're starting a new job or trying to integrate employee benefits with your new spouse. Or maybe you're shopping for individual health insurance coverage. One of the challenges when comparing health plans is that many different types of plans are available, including indemnity plans, health … [Read more...]
Five Questions about Long-Term Care
1. What is long-term care? Long-term care refers to the ongoing services and support needed by people who have chronic health conditions or disabilities. There are three levels of long-term care: Skilled care: Generally round-the-clock care that's given by professional health care providers … [Read more...]
Special Considerations for Second/Vacation Homes
A rustic cabin. A seaside cottage. Buying a second/vacation home can be an alluring prospect. Before you decide to purchase one, though, you should consider a number of issues. These include the costs associated with owning a second/vacation home, the attributes of the home, its rental potential, … [Read more...]
Employer Open Enrollment
Make Benefit Choices That Work For You Open enrollment is the window of time when employers introduce changes to their benefit offerings for the upcoming plan year. If you're employed, this is your once-a-year chance to make important decisions that will affect your health-care choices and your … [Read more...]