A Subtle Enrollment Trap: When a “Life Event” Doesn’t Count for a Special Enrollment Period
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Two Mistakes People Make When Choosing a Medicare Supplement—and How to Avoid Them
Choosing a Medicare Supplement (Medigap) plan is one of the most important decisions you’ll make as you enter retirement. These plans help cover...
Leave a Lasting Legacy: How Life Insurance Can Be a Powerful Charitable Gift
For many people, giving back is part of who they are. Whether it's your local church, a nonprofit you love, or a cause close to your heart, the...
Private Health Insurance vs. Marketplace Plans: How to Know Which One Is Right for You
When shopping for health insurance, many people automatically turn to the ACA Marketplace (also called the exchange) without realizing that...
Why the Lowest Premium Might Cost You More in the Long Run
When shopping for insurance, whether it’s health, auto, or homeowners, it’s tempting to zero in on the lowest monthly premium. After all, who...
What Are Accelerated Death Benefits in Life Insurance?
When most people think about life insurance, they think of a payout to their family after they pass away. But what if you could access a portion of...
Why Dental Isn’t Covered by Health Insurance Plans (And Why That Matters)
When most people sign up for health insurance, they’re surprised, and often frustrated, to learn that dental coverage isn’t included. Despite the...
Life Insurance for a Non-Working Spouse or Partner: Protecting the Priceless
When we fall in love and build a life with someone, we don’t think in terms of balance sheets. We think in terms of late-night talks, family...
What to Know About Medicare’s New WISeR Model: Aiming for Smarter Spending, Not Less Care
Earlier this year, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced the launch of a pilot program designed to reduce wasteful and...
How One Life Insurance Feature Saved a Financial Plan
When Maria bought a 20-year term life insurance policy at age 35, she didn’t think she’d need coverage beyond that. Her kids would be grown, the...
You’re Retiring at 68—Did You Miss Your Medigap Enrollment Window?
If you’re planning to retire at 68 and just now exploring your Medicare options, you may be asking: Did I miss my Medigap enrollment window? The...
Your Spouse Isn’t Eligible for Medicare Yet—Now What?
It’s a surprisingly common dilemma: one spouse turns 65 and becomes eligible for Medicare, while the other is still too young to enroll. This age...
Which Medicare Option Works Best for Snowbirds?
For retirees who split their time between states, commonly known as “snowbirds,” having the right Medicare coverage is about more than just...
The Overlooked Connection Between Dental Visits and Overall Health
When it comes to staying healthy, most people think about their annual physicals, lab work, or even watching their diet and getting enough sleep....
Funding a Business Buyout with Life Insurance: What Every Partner Should Know
In business partnerships, one of the biggest “what if” questions is: What happens if my business partner dies unexpectedly? Without a clear plan,...
Featured Blogs
- A Subtle Enrollment Trap: When a “Life Event” Doesn’t Count for a Special Enrollment Period
- Two Mistakes People Make When Choosing a Medicare Supplement—and How to Avoid Them
- Leave a Lasting Legacy: How Life Insurance Can Be a Powerful Charitable Gift
- Private Health Insurance vs. Marketplace Plans: How to Know Which One Is Right for You
- Why the Lowest Premium Might Cost You More in the Long Run
- What Are Accelerated Death Benefits in Life Insurance?
- Why Dental Isn’t Covered by Health Insurance Plans (And Why That Matters)
- Life Insurance for a Non-Working Spouse or Partner: Protecting the Priceless
- What to Know About Medicare’s New WISeR Model: Aiming for Smarter Spending, Not Less Care
- How One Life Insurance Feature Saved a Financial Plan
- You’re Retiring at 68—Did You Miss Your Medigap Enrollment Window?
- Your Spouse Isn’t Eligible for Medicare Yet—Now What?
- Which Medicare Option Works Best for Snowbirds?
- The Overlooked Connection Between Dental Visits and Overall Health
- Funding a Business Buyout with Life Insurance: What Every Partner Should Know
- What Happens if You Get Hurt on Vacation?
- Does Your Health Insurance Cover Nutrition Counseling?
- Health Insurance for Self-Employed Professionals: What Are Your Options?
- What to Do If You Get a Surprise Medical Bill
- Coverage for College Students: Are They Still Protected Under Your Plan?
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- What Happens If I Outlive My Term Life Insurance Policy
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- Understanding Term Life Insurance Convertibility: Your Future Self May Thank You
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