Understanding Long-Term Care Insurance
A lot of us don’t like to think about this, but inevitably there will come a time where we will all need help taking care of ourselves. So how can we start preparing for this financially? Many people opt to purchase long-term care insurance in advance as a way to prepare for their golden years. […]
Read MoreHIPPA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act)
With the growing use of paperless forms, electronic information transfers and storage has become the norm. This is true about our medical information as well. So, how do we know that our sensitive medical records are being kept private? Thanks to a federal law entitled Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), health plans, health […]
Read MoreDeducting Health Insurance Premiums When You’re Self-Employed
In this day and age, health insurance is something that we all need to have but have different ways of getting it. Health insurance is expensive. If you work for a company that offers insurance, you won’t have to worry about deducting it from your taxes, but if you have been paying out-of-pocket for your […]
Read MoreDifferent Types of Debt
Debt comes in all shapes and sizes. You can owe money to utility companies, banks, credit card providers, and the government. There’s student loan debt, credit card debt, mortgage debt, and much more. But what are the official categories of debt and how do the payoff strategies for these debts differ? Start getting out of […]
Read MoreWays to Earn Extra Money for Paying Off Debt
Debt traps you in a seemingly endless cycle. More debt means more interest and less disposable income, which means you’re constantly fighting against the tide and are always one issue away from complete financial disaster. Start getting out of debt today. Once you start making repayments on this debt, there will be less interest to […]
Read MoreSet Financial Goals for Yourself
Everyone wants to have more money, less debt, and greater financial freedom, but very few will attain it. Simply telling yourself that you’ll earn more cash and clear more debts isn’t enough to realize those goals, but writing those tasks down, setting realistic targets, and steadily working towards them can significantly increase your chances. Start […]
Read MoreWhat Is the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act?
If you’re constantly getting hassled by debt collectors, you might be left feeling helpless and anxious. Maybe you’ve thought about putting an end to these relentless phone calls but didn’t know how. The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) exists to protect us from unfair and abusive debt collection practices. Start getting out of debt today. In […]
Read MoreDebt Settlement vs Bankruptcy: Which is Best? You’ve tried debt payoff strategies, balance transfers, consolidation, and even debt management; you’ve begged your creditors, liquidated your assets, and pestered your friends and families for any money they can afford, but after all of that, you still have more debt than you can handle. Now what? Once you […]
Read MoreWhat You Should Know About the Right of Redemption
If you are a homeowner with a mortgage, you might have heard about your right to redemption. For those who have been struggling to make their house payments, this is one route that can be taken to avoid foreclosure. Start getting out of debt today. What is the Right of Redemption? If you own real […]
Read MoreHow to Negotiate Your Medical Debt
Let’s face it: The worst thing about having to go to the hospital to receive medical treatment is being slammed with a huge bill afterwards. Sometimes, these medical bills are so expensive that you simply don’t have the means to pull it off right away, especially without health insurance. While we may find it easier […]
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