How do I determine how much renters insurance I need?
Your landlord’s insurance doesn’t cover your stuff. So how much renters insurance do you need? We explain in this week’s Insurance Tip.
Adopt Advance Medical Directives for Health Care
At some point, you may lack the capacity to make health-care decisions. Planning ahead with advance medical directives can help ensure your wishes are followed. Learn more about these directives and how to decide if they’re right for you.
Long-Term Care Insurance as a Protection Planning Tool
Long-term care insurance can protect your assets should you have to pay for skilled custodial care. Learn more in this week’s Insurance Tip.
Congress Gives Small Employer HRAs the Green Light
Small businesses who don’t comply with the Affordable Care Act may be able to avoid penalties with HRAs. We explain in this week’s Insurance Tip.
Medicaid Liens and Estate Recoveries
When determining Medicaid eligibility, assets and funds that are exempt are not exempt from recovery proceedings. We explain in this week’s Insurance Tip.
Qualified Longevity Annuity Contracts: Income for Later in Life
Insurance Expert Jim Crone, CLU®, CFS®, brings a case study about an investor who was sold annuities inside his IRA—something most financial planners would not recommend. Jim also discusses Qualified Longevity Annuity Contracts, an annuity that may help stretch your IRA until you reach old age.
What Will You Pay for Medicare in 2017?
Medicare premiums will increase in 2017, but about 70% of Medicare beneficiaries will only see a nominal increase. Learn more in this week’s Insurance Tip.
Habits That Threaten Your Identity and Pocketbook
Some of our basic habits may leave us vulnerable to ID theft and scams. Learn what you can change in this special Insurance Tip.
Caring for an Aging Parent Checklist
Caring for an aging parent is more than making sure they don’t fall. Use our checklist covering seven key areas in this week’s Insurance Tip.
Is it possible to name a charity as the beneficiary of my life insurance policy?
If you’re charitably inclined, you can use life insurance to benefit your favorite non-profit. Read all about it in this week’s Insurance Tip.