Medicare Versus Medicaid Many people confuse Medicare and Medicaid. Though they both help cover medical expenses, they are two very different government programs. In this article, we will compare Medicare versus Medicaid. We will go over what they cover and how to qualify for one or both. Medicare Medicare is for people over the [...]
Why You Need Life Insurance You may wonder why you should buy life insurance. Many individuals think they do not have enough assets to need it, others simply avoid it because they do not like to think about mortality (death). In this article, we will go over 5 reasons why you need life insurance. [...]
Term Life Insurance Term life insurance is one of the cheapest and easiest to understand types of life insurance. It covers you for a specific period and can be a flexible source of coverage. In this article, we will go over the basic characteristics, types, and usefulness of term life insurance. Basic Characteristics Term [...]
Choosing Disability Insurance Disability insurance is insurance that will provide you with income if you become sick or injured to the point that you are unable to work. If you want an overview of how disability insurance works, you can read the Fundamentals of Disability Insurance. There are many different terms that you need [...]
How Health Reimbursement Arrangements Work Health reimbursement arrangements are employer-provided benefits. They help employees cover health care expenses that are not covered by the Affordable Healthcare Act plans. In this article, we will go over the basics of how HRAs work. Funding HRAs HRAs are funded entirely by your employer. HRAs are not accounts, [...]
COBRA Health Insurance Coverage-The Basics COBRA health insurance coverage comes from the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act. This Act allows you to maintain health insurance coverage if you lose it through your employer. In this article, we will go over how to qualify for COBRA, what it covers, and how to manage the cost. [...]
Buying a Long-Term Care Insurance Policy Long-term care insurance is not just an insurance policy to cover nursing home care, it will help provide care for you in the event of a prolonged illness. However, the price for long-term care insurance has been on the rise and is now getting out of reach for [...]
Why Annuities Are Important for Retirement A successful retirement plan is composed of many different elements. One of these elements are annuities. Why are annuities so important? In this article, we will go over 5 reasons why annuities are important for retirement. 1. Disciplined Savings During the accumulation phase, most annuities have strict rules [...]
Business Uses for Life Insurance Many view life insurance as a way to financially help their family when they pass. But there are many other uses for life insurance, some of these are in the business setting. In this article, we will go over 8 business uses for life insurance. 1. Preventing Liquidation If [...]
Co-Insurance and Co-Payment-Choosing the Best Option Co-insurance and co-payment are two forms of cost sharing that insurance companies utilize. It is important to understand how they work. Understanding this process will help you save money on your health care expenses. In this article, we will define co-insurance and co-payment and go into how they [...]
