If you’re looking for the most cost-effective insurance plan, you might be drawn to a high-deductible health plan. Because the deductible for this type of plan can be as much as $1,000 or more, you typically pay lower monthly premiums, which can leave you with more money for other expenses. But if you get sick, [...]
With open enrollment season upon us, now is your chance to enroll in your health insurance or make a change to your policy for the coming year. If your employer offers only a few health insurance options, then the decision will be relatively straightforward. In many cases, you’ll have options from which to choose, and [...]
When my husband and I were preparing for the birth of our son nearly 12 years ago, we were daunted by everything we were told we were supposed to have. It looked as though having a baby would bankrupt us. Today, costs are higher, and the list of things you should supposedly have for baby [...]
Older members of Generation Y (people born between the 1980s and the year 2000), also known as Millennials, are starting to face some big life events. They’re getting married, purchasing their first homes, and having their first kids. The big life moments should trigger insurance decisions, but many Gen-Yers are less than thrilled to make [...]
If you are a veteran, you may qualify for benefits in some unexpected places. You’ll need to do some research and get some documentation in order to take advantage of these benefits, but in the end the financial rewards could be substantial. Here are just a few areas where your veteran status could benefit you [...]
Six ways to save on getting healthy in the new year. Make the most of your motivation to get healthy in the new year and save money while doing it. It’s that special time of year again: All the folks who made New Year’s resolutions are busily lacing up their running shoes to get fit, [...]
Nearly four years after Congress passed the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, one of its most prominent features will begin in October—the Health Insurance Marketplace. According to a recent survey done for InsuranceQuotes.com by Princeton Survey Research Associates International, only 10 percent of Americans claim to be very knowledgeable about the Affordable Care [...]
Ilyce Glink on WSB Radio’s Erick Erickson Show. Washington gridlock in sequestration battle: how spending cuts will affect you. I’m filling in for Erick Erickson Tuesday on WSB Radio, and we will be talking about the gridlock in Washington with sequestration just three days away. If Congress fails to reach a deal by Friday, March [...]
Understanding your health insurance policy can be tricky, but knowing the terms of your policy before a medical professional treats you is the key to helping you avoid unexpected and often hefty bills. The staff members at eHealthInsurance.com, a website that helps consumers find health insurance, frequently field questions about health insurance policies. They have [...]
Have you noticed that women’s sizes in catalogs now go up to 6X? Twenty years ago, you were lucky to find clothing in size 1X. January is when we look in the mirror and resolve to be smaller by the end of the year. It’s when all the weight-loss resolutions kick in. Let’s see what [...]
