Last updated December 15, 2022Missed open enrollment this year? Here’s what you should do now
Most states have an open enrollment period that runs from November 1 to January 15, but some states have chosen to extend that to January 31.
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Freelance WriterHaving spent over fifteen years helping people plan their lives financially, Bob has a vast amount of personal knowledge concerning estate planning and many other end-of-life details. During his career, Bob mastered many different financial products to help people achieve their financial goals, including life insurance, disability insurance, mutual funds, and stocks and bonds. He earned the Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU) designation and held numerous securities licenses. Bob is an internationally published poet and is now a freelance writer living in North Texas with his wife and Doberman puppy.
Last updated December 15, 2022
Last updated December 11, 2022Your guide to health insurance qualifying life events in 2024
According to the IRS, a qualifying life event is an event that causes a change in your life that affects your health insurance requirements or options.
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Last updated December 6, 20229 holiday budgeting tips to help combat inflation in 2024
Hopefully, you’ve been keeping a budget and sticking to it all year long. But, if you haven’t, you can still set a holiday budget.
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Last updated November 23, 2022Right-to-work vs. at-will employment in 2024, explained
Every state in the U.S. except Montana allows for the at-will termination of an employee. However, this doesn’t mean the other 49 states have uniform rules.
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Last updated November 21, 2022What is pay transparency & which states have laws?
New York City has become the latest to enact a new transparency law, which went into effect on November 1, 2022.
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Last updated November 16, 2022Best practices for asynchronous communication at work in 2024
Based on dozens of published studies, most workers in America prefer asynchronous communication in a workplace setting.
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Last updated November 11, 2022The employer’s guide to employee wellness programs in 2024
Progressive companies intent on attracting and retaining valuable employees have become more accommodating with their wellness programs.
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Last updated November 4, 2022How much does it cost to adopt a child & why is it so expensive?
Depending on the adoption agency you use for a private adoption, don’t be surprised if your final costs for adoption add up to $40,000 or more.
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Last updated October 31, 2022Daycare vs. stay-at-home: A near-impossible parenthood decision?
In some cases, it may be more affordable for one parent to stay-at-home full-time than it would be to pay for daycare.
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