Is My Work Health Insurance Better Than Marketplace Insurance?
Posted: January 28, 2021
Group health insurance is one of the most important benefits employers offer their employees. Under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), companies with 50 or more full-time employees must offer affordable health coverage that provides minimum value to full-time employees and their dependents, or they may be subject to an “employer shared responsibility” payment to the IRS. Larger employers have the incentive to offer health coverage...
Taking Care of Yourself: Health Tips for People Under 30
Posted: January 25, 2021
The sooner you start healthy lifestyle habits, the better your overall health results are likely to be. In your 20s, it's easy to take your faster metabolism and higher energy levels for granted, as well as put fitness on the back burner. But early adulthood is the time to start developing healthy routines, as it can have a significant effect on how well we age. ...
How Many Life Insurance Policies Can I Have?
Posted: January 22, 2021
There is no set limit to how many life insurance policies you can purchase. You can buy multiple policies from different insurance companies, but insurers may start asking questions if your coverage reaches a point that greatly exceeds your income. Can It Cause Problems to Buy More Than One Life Insurance Policy? You can have more than one life insurance policy, and there is no...
A Brief History Of Medicare
Posted: January 21, 2021
Americans began receiving Medicare benefits after 1965, when President Lyndon Johnson signed the legislation into law. But the cause actually started with Teddy Roosevelt, who ran for president in 1912 on a platform that included national health insurance. The following is a brief sketch of Medicare events after President Roosevelt. November 19, 1945: President Harry Truman asked Congress to create a national health insurance fund,...
What Happens if I Withdraw My 401(k) Early?
Posted: January 13, 2021
A 401(k) is a company-sponsored retirement plan that gives employees a tax break on the portion of their salary they contribute to the plan. Contributions are automatically withdrawn and invested in funds of the employee’s choosing, and employers have the option to match contributions. 401(k) plans are designed for retirement savings. Early withdrawal of funds carries heavy penalties under normal circumstances. How Soon Can You...