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Planning for retirement
Planning for Retirement Planning for retirement has a lot to do with saving money. The average American aged 40-60 has less than $100,000 saved for retirement and surveys have shown that $1.7 million is what is needed to retire comfortably. So, if that is what you want for your retirement, […]

Planning for Retirement

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group and individual health insurance
The Differences Between Group and Individual Health Insurance Health insurance is so important, especially with rising health care costs. An extended hospital stay or procedure can set someone back financially a great amount. In the past, most people were content with getting their health insurance from their workplace. It was […]

The Differences Between Group and Individual Health Insurance

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after the pandemic
We Should Continue These Things After the Pandemic With vaccine distribution starting, there is a glimmer of hope that things will eventually be somewhat back to normal. It is hard not to want to scream for joy at the thought of returning to pre-Covid times. However, I believe there are […]

We Should Continue These Things After the Pandemic

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insurance united states
How Insurance Came to Be in the United States Insurance has been a system that is so present in everyday American life. We know we need it and most of us have it but have we ever thought about where it all began. We will be taking a look into […]

How Insurance Came to Be in the United States

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life insurance riders
Examples of Life Insurance Riders Life insurance riders are extra benefits that can be added to a simple policy. They allow customization of coverage to fit your wants and needs. The riders do come at an extra cost, so it is advised that you choose the most important and necessary […]

Examples of Life Insurance Riders

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qualifying events
What Are Qualifying Events? The health insurance plan you bought when you were single with no kids, will not necessarily serve you the same way if you get married or have children. Luckily, those types of changes are considered qualifying events, which means that you can make the necessary changes […]

What Are Qualifying Events?

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avoid scams
Ways to Avoid Scams for Older Adults Scammers focus their attention primarily on the elderly. Older adults tend to have a more trusting nature and find it easy to communicate with strangers. Similarly, they do not have the most expansive knowledge of technology and can easily be tricked by internet […]

Ways to Avoid Scams for Older Adults

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Diabetes Prevention Program Seniors at risk for type 2 diabetes may find help managing their overall health. Medicare Part B offers a free once-per-lifetime Diabetes Prevention Program to those who qualify. The program is part of the CDC’s National Diabetes Prevention Program aimed at lifestyle changes to reduce an individual’s […]

Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program

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switch health plan
How to Know When to Switch Your Health Plan Some health insurance companies auto-enroll you in to your same plan year after year. But as we all know, things can change so quickly. Therefore, you should make sure your health plan reflects those changes. Taking some time to look over […]

How to Know When to Switch Your Health Plan

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