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Health Insurance for Artists

April 17, 2017 By Rob Schwab Leave a Comment

The concept of the starving artist is more than just a romantic characterization pertaining to choosing pursuits of the soul and intellect over material comforts – it’s a reality for many painters, actors, musicians, and other types of artists pursuing their creative dreams. Unfortunately, it also happens that many artists are self-employed, work on contract, […]

What Does Life Insurance Cost?

April 3, 2017 By Rob Schwab Leave a Comment

This is not an easy question to answer because there are so many variables involved in determining an individual life insurance policy, as with almost any form of insurance. Auto insurance, for example, is based partially on the make, model, year, and value of the car you drive. However, even if you and your neighbor […]

Best Life Insurance for Young Adults

It’s true that anyone can benefit from the peace of mind that comes with holding a life insurance policy, although certain groups are at far lower risk of imminent death than others. No one would assume that a young, healthy, twenty-something suffers the same risks as an octogenarian, for example. Yet, there is a common […]

Can States Ban Obamacare?

When the Affordable Care Act (ACA), or Obamacare, was first enacted, many states (and other groups) attempted to fight the law, or at least specific provisions. Several states attempted to ban Obamacare within their borders, but being a federal law, this proved impossible. This didn’t stop some states from doing all they could to sabotage […]

What Is the Latest on Obamacare?

The open enrollment period for 2016-2017 has drawn to a close, leaving the vast majority of Americans covered, but it’s anyone’s guess where the nation will be in terms of health insurance this time next year. With a new president in office, it’s natural to expect some changes, but President Trump has vowed to dismantle […]

Life Insurance After Divorce

Life insurance is always a good idea. Even if you’re on your own, you want to plan for end-of-life expenses in the event of your untimely death. You don’t want your parents, siblings, or extended family or friends to find themselves on the hook for covering funeral expenses because of your bad planning. Of course, […]

Is Genetic Testing for Colon Cancer Covered by Insurance?

One of the best things about the implementation of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), or Obamacare, was the inclusion of provisions for preventive medicine. With coverage for many different types of regular health checkups, testing, and screening, Obamacare increased opportunities for early detection and preventive medical intervention, intended to reduce costs and ensure greater longevity […]

Health Insurance Conferences 2017

Every year, a number of health insurance conferences are held all over the U.S., and in some cases, even internationally. These conferences are generally intended to provide employers, HR specialists, and those in health insurance and healthcare industries access to the latest information related to healthcare laws, advances, technology, and more, as well as allow […]