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#498 Cutting Your Cost for Marketplace Health Insurance

In early 2010, President Obama signed into law the Affordable Care Act (ACA), designed to expand access to healthcare coverage to millions of Americans. Some of the changes included new taxes and fees, and increased benefits known as Essential Health Benefits. These benefits are the minimu... see more

#474 How To Find The Best One-Of-A-Kind Investments For You

Doctors cannot cure a patient in severe pain by pumping him full of painkillers; they need to accurately diagnose the root cause of the pain before treatment. Without an accurate diagnosis, it is nearly impossible to fix a problem, medical or otherwise.And the stakes are high: a misdiagnos... see more

#395 How to Cut Financial Advisor Expenses

In an ideal relationship, your financial advisor will be happy with what he or she earns from you, and you will be happy with what you're paying. But what if you feel you're paying too much? Financial advisors don't want to charge so much that they drive away business, but they don't want to char... see more

#394 What to Do Before You Remarry: All About Prenups

Movies and pop culture often depict prenuptial agreements as protection for wealthy old men from gold-digging trophy wives, but the reality is that prenups are simply a useful financial tool, especially for those entering second marriages. When Should You Consider a Prenup?You should consi... see more

#359 Lowest Homeowners Insurance States

Homeowners in the U.S. are faced with spiking home insurance premiums that continue to inch upward. A December 2013 study conducted by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) says the average homeowners insurance premium rose by 7.6 % in 2011 after a 3.3% increase in 2010. And... see more

#326 Overall Tax Burden By State

One of the biggest tax bills most people pay is the federal income tax calculated on IRS form 1040 each April. Three other major taxes come from your state or locality: state income taxes, sales taxes and property taxes. The way each type of tax is calculated is complicated; factors such as your ... see more

#323 Delaying Social Security Can Add Up

Determining when to collect Social Security benefits may be one of the most significant retirement-planning decisions you will make. It will define not only the size of your monthly benefit but also the amount of Social Security income you collect over your lifetime – proving that time really i... see more

#319 5 Budget Tips For Your European Backpacking Trip

Every summer, tens of thousands of ambitious yet budget-focused 20-somethings pack up, slip on a pair of reliable walking shoes, and fly off to the Europe for a long-term holiday in search of adventure and experience in a different culture. Lots of young travellers opt for safe, cost-effective an... see more

#230 How Unemployment Benefits Work

Much like how to use a fire extinguisher, or how to perform the Heimlich maneuver, here's something we hope you will never have to do, but that you should know just in case. If you ever lose your job, knowing how to apply for unemployment insurance, also called unemployment benefits or compensati... see more

#204 5 Ways To Reduce Taxes When You Are In Retirement

Taxes and death are the two certainties in life, but there are lots of ways to reduce your tax burden in retirement without getting into trouble with the Internal Revenue Service. From making withdrawals with taxes in mind to gifting appreciated stock, here's a look at five ways to reduce the amo... see more

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