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Critical Illness Insurance: Is it Worth the Investment?

Let’s take a look at how critical illness insurance can protect you from an unexpected diagnosis and financial ruin. Why consider critical illness insurance? Think about what would happen if you or your spouse were diagnosed with a serious illness. You’d probably both (the patient and the caretaker) need to…

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Seniors: Take Advantage of SilverSneakers Benefits

Did you know that exercise can slow down the aging process?   One of the ways that you can stay physically active is to get involved in a SilverSneakers program in your area. Let’s take a look at what the program is and how it can help you. What’s SilverSneakers…

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Health Insurance Marketplace Open Enrollment for Women

It’s Open Enrollment time for health insurance on the Marketplace (Obamacare)!   In case you haven’t heard, it began on November 1 and will officially close on December 15th. For your coverage to begin on January 1, 2021, you have to enroll before the December deadline. While millions of women…

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Health Insurance Marketplace Open Enrollment Ends Soon

This post was originally published on 01/13/2017 and has been updated for accuracy and comprehension.   The open enrollment period to purchase an individual or family insurance policy on the Marketplace is the ONLY time during the year that you can change, update or cancel your policy  –  without penalty…

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Open Enrollment: Reasons to Reevaluate Your Health Insurance Plan

There are some shifts that are expected with the passage of time and others that seemingly come out of nowhere. Either way, the ebb and flow of life may necessitate some adjustments to your healthcare coverage. With Open Enrollment happening now (November 1, 2020, through December 15, 2020), it’s time…

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Open Enrollment: What You Should Know BEFORE You Buy Health Insurance

One of the main concerns you may have as you’re navigating the health insurance waters is if you can afford what you need – especially amidst the rumors of large cost increases. Health insurance is a confusing world and you’ll probably need some help along the way to understand what…

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Medicare’s Open Enrollment Period: If You Need to Make Changes

There’s a lot to know, including the different dates during which you can enroll, when you can change plans, and which option is best for you. If you have Medicare, you need to understand the Open Enrollment Period (OEP) so you can be confident that you have the most affordable, best-fit…

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Not Sure When to Enroll in Medicare? This Timeline Can Help [Infographic]

Healthcare, in general, is complicated. Enrolling in Medicare coverage can be even more intimidating.   You have to assess your needs and make decisions at times when you feel like you don’t totally understand what your options are. Take advantage of open enrollment this year with this FREE cheat sheet…

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Prepare for Retirement: Secure Your Future

It pays to be prepared.   If you wait until you reach retirement age to prepare for what life will look like, you’ve waited too long. You should start planning early and gather as much information as you can in order to be as well-informed as possible. Knowing your options…

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A Senior’s Guide to Dental Coverage

Protecting your teeth should always be high on your list of priorities with proper dental coverage, but even more so as you age.   Various factors play into the increasing vulnerability of your pearly whites. Medications can wreak havoc on your teeth and aging brings lessened sensitivity, which means you…

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Understanding Your Prescription Drug Costs

It’s not easy to decipher the ins and outs of prescription drug costs.   There aren’t many Americans who understand the process and the players involved, as well as the effect a competitive marketplace has on lowering medication costs for you as a consumer. One example of the behind-the-scenes negotiations…

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How to Keep Your Mind Sharp and Ward Off Alzheimer’s

Seeing a loved one struggle with Alzheimer’s or Dementia is awful, to say the least.   They are frustrated when they can’t remember things, and caregivers are frustrated by not being able to help. It’s a horrible experience for everyone involved. While exercising your brain won’t prevent every case of…

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10 Ways Meditation Can Improve Your Health

Life is crazy sometimes. Meditation can possibly improve your health.   There are places to be and appointments to keep, meals to prepare, and laundry to wash. And those are just the normal activities of life! Once you add in the non-ordinary things like a new job, a move or…

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Circumstances that Make You Eligible for Medicare Special Enrollment

Life doesn’t always go as we expect.   Circumstances out of our control can change at a moment’s notice or we experience natural changes that are a result of the ebb and flow of life. You may question what a move or a loss of other insurance coverage means for…

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Finding the Right Health Care Coverage: Don’t Go it Alone

When your car breaks down, you take it to a mechanic because he’s an expert on all the little details that go into making a car run smoothly.   When you’re sick, you go to a doctor because he’s an expert on the intricacies of the human body and knows…

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How to Safeguard Against Senior Scams

Seniors are some of the most vulnerable among us.   Download our free ebook to learn 5 Things You Should Know About Medicare! Financial scams involving seniors have become big business. If you are a senior living on your own or know one who may be susceptible to a scam,…

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Starting Medicare After 65? Get in the Know

Signing up for Medicare can seem like a daunting process. There’s a lot you need to understand and the choices can seem confusing. Knowing when to sign up and what you’re signing up for is a couple of the biggest hurdles. Download our free ebook to learn 5 Things You…

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It Only Comes Around Once: Enrolling in Medicare for the First Time

When it’s time for you to enroll in Medicare for the first time, you’ll probably have at least a few questions.   One of the most common questions is how to enroll. Consider the benefits of enrolling through an independent, third-party provider. Here’s why: The advice they offer is free.…

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