How to Read an Explanation of Benefits (EOB)
An Explanation of Benefits or EOB is a document you’ll receive from your health insurance provider after processing a claim on your behalf. It is not …
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Affording Your High Deductible Health Care Plan: Tips to Help Make It Work
Many employers are moving to high deductible health insurance plans to save on costs. What is the best way for a consumer to manage a high deductible …
Continue ReadingFinances and Downsizing: Could a Tiny Home Be the Right Investment for You?
The tiny house movement is sweeping the nation. Tiny homes are as small as 100 square feet and can be an ideal solution for someone choosing a …
Continue ReadingRetirement Planning: Should You Work After Retirement? Will You Be Forced to Keep a Job?
Many Americans have not saved enough for retirement, or their savings have been hurt by the recent recession. Many more simply are not ready to quit …
Continue ReadingE-Cigarettes & Life Insurance: FAQ
Not all insurance policies are the same, including in the way they view users of e-cigarettes. Get some answers to your questions here.
Continue Reading6 Steps to Take Care of Your Spouse When You Die
No one likes to think about the end of their life, but it can be easier to manage if you know that your spouse will be taken care of when you pass on. …
Continue ReadingYour Beginner's Guide to Bitcoin: Should You Invest in This Mysterious Currency
Anonymous hackers, illegal drug markets, and irate governments — the Bitcoin story has all the elements of a high-tech thriller. To find out more …
Continue ReadingEarn More Interest on Your Savings: Tips on the Best Accounts to Grow Your Savings
Sure, you could just keep throwing your money into any old savings account, but if the interest rate you earn is lower than inflation, you could be …
Continue ReadingHow to Save Money Without Coupons: 3 Tips
If the thought of extreme couponing gives you hives, these tips are for you. You can save money without spending time clipping coupons!
Continue ReadingStudent Debt Crisis for Americans Over 50: Why are so Many Older Americans in Debt?
The student debt crisis is not just limited to the young. In fact, research shows that Americans ages 50-59 owe $112 billion in student loans! What …
Continue ReadingManage Student Loan Debt with the Income Based Payment Plan
For students struggling to make their monthly loan payments, an income based repayment plan may be ideal. Learn more about how it works and find out …
Continue ReadingThe Target Breach: How Thieves Steal Your Credit Card Information
Your credit card is safe in your wallet, but your statement shows you recently spent $900 on online games. How did your credit card information get …
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