Insurance
5 Money Tips for Women
B.T. Ballenger on March 23, 2011
Continuing our series of stories for Women’s History Month, we’ve got some money advice tailored for female figures.
Forget the Plane and Park the Car: 13 Tips for Train Travel
Karla Bowsher on February 23, 2011
If you’re sick of the airport and can’t afford to gas up the family car, hopping a train is a more appealing way to get around. But read on to find out how you can save while riding the rails.
5 Reasons Online Calculators Don’t Add up
Stacy Johnson CPA on November 6, 2012
I’m a CPA, so I understand the attraction of using a calculator to arrive at a correct conclusion. But the plethora of online calculators these days is doing more to cause confusion than clear it up.
Health Care Without Insurance – Medi-Share
B.T. Ballenger on February 19, 2011
Cheaper alternatives to traditional health insurance are out there, if you know where to look. Example? Cost-sharing arrangements managed by Christian groups.
New Rule: Insurance Companies Must Use Premiums to Pay Medical Bills
Stacy Johnson CPA on November 30, 2010
Starting January 1st, 80-85 percent of the money health insurance companies take in has to pay medical bills. Will it lower the cost of health insurance?
Next Bank Scandal? Forced-Place Homeowners Insurance
Stacy Johnson CPA on November 16, 2010
Imagine how you’d feel if your mortgage lender bought one year’s worth of homeowners insurance on your home – then billed you $33,000?
Health Care Without Insurance – $50/Month?
Stacy Johnson CPA on November 1, 2010
What if doctor’s offices were like gym memberships: pay $50 monthly and come as often as you like: no insurance, no deductible, no paperwork, no bill.
10 Tips to Find Long-Term Care Insurance
Michael Koretzky on November 13, 2010
With the economy in the tank, most us are too focused on our short-term goals to think about long-term care. But the sooner you do, the more you’ll save.
Four Reasons You Should Give Your Health Insurance a Checkup – Stat
Stacy Johnson CPA on December 11, 2010
If you’ve got an individual health insurance policy that was issued before March 23, 2010, it’s probably time to shop for a new one. Because new provisions of the health care reform law could help you save hundreds on medical bills.
September 23, 2010 – A Big Day for Healthcare Reform
Michael Koretzky on September 22, 2010
President Obama’s healthcare reform act turns six months old on Thursday. And there are some big changes in store.
Three Ways to Help Close the Financial Gender Gap
Michael Koretzky on March 11, 2011
This summer was both hot and revealing – especially about women and their money. Here are the latest dollar figures that separate the sexes, and what women can do about it.
How to Flex Your Financial Muscle with FSAs
Michael Koretzky on September 8, 2010
If you’ve never heard of flexible spending accounts, now is the time to learn. FSAs can save you serious money. So learn the basics – and don’t miss your enrollment period.
Prescription for Trouble?
Michael Koretzky on August 26, 2010
According to a new survey, most Americans think their doctor is more loyal to big drug companies than individual patients. But some new innovations are on the way. In the meantime, we have some tips for saving money without sacrificing your health.
Riding the Wave: How Healthcare Is Faring This Summer
Michael Koretzky on November 7, 2012
Consumer confidence in the healthcare system is still low, a quarter of Americans are skipping medical care because of the cost, and even government is cutting benefits. Here’s what you can do.
Is That Your Family? Next Year, Your Boss May Ask You to Prove It
Michael Koretzky on August 27, 2010
With healthcare costs set to rise next year, your employer will still cover you – but you’ll have to prove your family is really your own.
Healthcare.gov Now Helping With Health Insurance
Stacy Johnson CPA on August 27, 2010
There are plenty of comparison websites for those seeking private health insurance. Now the government has started one of their own that allows you to compare not just private insurance, but public options as well.
5 Tips to Take the Bite Out of Dental Bills
Stacy Johnson CPA on July 28, 2010
Health care reform will provide access to medical care for millions of uninsured Americans, but it won’t help with dental bills. Fortunately, you don’t have to grin and bear it.
7 Cheap and Gun-Free Ways to Protect Yourself
Donna Gehrke-White on June 30, 2010
The Supreme Court just affirmed the right of Americans to use guns to defend themselves and their property, but that doesn’t make guns the best tool for the job.
When Free Speech Gets Expensive
Stacy Johnson CPA on June 30, 2010
Our constitution guarantees that stating your opinion won’t land you in jail, but that’s no guarantee it won’t land you in the poorhouse.
Not Your Facebook Friend: Your Insurance Company
Stacy Johnson CPA on November 7, 2012
One more reason to be careful what you say online: One day soon your insurance company may be watching, reading… and canceling your coverage.
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