Washington likes acronyms when it comes to lawmaking and this new law is no exception. This is the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA) and this November sees it finally come into force. Because it affects both employers and the insurance industry, this has been a hard-fought change and was only signed into law last year. [...]
The magic letters stand for a Health Savings Account and this represents a different way of solving the health plan problem. In effect, the HSA is self-insurance with tax advantages, allowing you to pay immediate medical bills, save for the future and provide protection for when you retire. You start off with a High Deductible [...]
When you live in a capitalist country, it’s easy to think that free market competition keeps the consumer safe. If anything goes wrong, the consumer can simply change to another supplier and, at a stroke, the problem is solved. Except life does not have to work in a fair way. When large insurance corporations are [...]
Whenever you start talking to your broker or to a company direct, it’s easy to assume you know exactly what insurance is. You pay a premium and, when you get into trouble, the policy pays out. Except, sometimes, it does not pay as much as you were expecting. So let’s have a quick look at [...]
When life is going along well, there are rarely temptations. You have everything under control and there’s no need to cut corners. But as the household budget comes under pressure, you have to keep the cost of essentials like auto insurance under control. No-one wants to risk driving out on the public roads without insurance. [...]
The road to the lowest possible auto insurance premiums is full of potholes. You can be riding along smoothly one minute and find a small crater opening under your wheels the next. It often comes in the form of a traffic cop whose flashing lights in your rear view mirror attract your attention. This happy [...]
There are plenty of reasons why, as a Florida inhabitant, you can prefer to move insurance coverage of your vehicle to a different company. You could have changed workplaces and are suitable for a group discount via another insurer, or you’re unsatisfied with your present company’s service. Probably you’ve found another company that offers you [...]
It’s easy to see all the big ticket items and make sacrifices but, more often than not, it’s all the little things that add up to take us over our budgets. So everyone sees the car sitting out front and decides not to trade in or downsize to something cheaper to run. Days may be [...]
Insuring your car can sometimes be costly and if you’re caught by the recession you definitely want to minimize your expenses. Here are some tips for those who want to get lower priced insurance policies. Implicating into accidents just occurs. If you can’t really elude this you should at least make certain that you are [...]
The lender might demand you to have full coverage when financing the auto. You also have to be sure you have competent liability coverage for your assets’ protection from property injury claims or personal violation that could originate from a car crash. Be certain to examine your lease contract for any least possible coverage limits, [...]
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