Brett Harper

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At an age when most people are college seniors worrying about graduation and securing a job, I found myself in my living room with a needle in my arm. The nurse was drawing blood. She had already taken my height and weight. As the vial filled, she as...

A 529 Plan, Savings Account and Life Insurance - All For College?

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Q. I save $100 per week into an online account for my daughter who is 4. I opened two small 529s to which I save $50 per month. Lastly, I opened a $125,000 whole life policy which I committed to pay off over 10 years. She can use that for college exp...

Life Insurance In 2020

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Life insurance is one of life’s least understood financial necessities. By design, it is intended to provide security for people in one of life’s most difficult emotional and financial situations: the passing of a loved one. Yet, too ofte...

Medicare Can Be Accessed In Different Ways

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At a family reunion, my Aunt Abby and Uncle Glen got into a squabble over the best way to get their Medicare benefits. Uncle Glen is an Original Medicare man and has been for a decade or so. Aunt Abby prefers Medicare Advantage, which is similar to...

Get a Head Start On Medicare Open Enrollment

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Get a Head Start on 2020's Medicare Open Enrollment In mid-October, you'll have a chance to make key changes to your healthcare coverage under Medicare. Most Americans turn to Medicare after their 65th birthdays to give them the assistance...

Shop Around for Your Medigap Policy

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Medigap premiums can vary widely depending on the insurance company, according to a new study, so be sure to shop around before choosing a policy. When you first become eligible for Medicare, you may purchase a Medigap policy from a private insurer...

2021 Employee Benefits Costs: 10 Ways to Combat Rising Health Insurance Prices

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Concerned about your 2021 benefits package? You aren’t alone. The quest to deliver quality health care to employees is more challenging than ever in a market where costs are rising and coverage is declining. And just when we thought healthcare...

Eleven Best Part-Time Jobs With Health Insurance Benefits

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According to a 2016 survey by the Urban Institute Health Policy Center, 83.1% of all U.S. workers had access to some form of employer-sponsored health insurance plan, up slightly from 2013. Workers at large firms fare better: 94.1% of employees of f...

When's The Best Time To Buy A House

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For most Americans, purchasing a home is one of the biggest investments they'll make. Buying a home is a major commitment because you might be paying for your home for around 30 years if you take out a typical mortgage loan. Plus, once you've...

The Cheapest And Most Expensive Cars To Insure

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You can maintain a flawless driving record, keep your deductibles high, take every discount to which you’re entitled, and could still wind up paying inflated car insurance rates. It’s not your fault. All else being equal, some vehicles ar...

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