Category Archives: Finance Guide

In New Hampshire, driving without insurance, with some exceptions, is legally allowed — the only state in the U.S. where this is the case. This may sound great if you’re trying to save money. However, you still have liability for any injuries or damage you cause in an accident. And one of the most effective ways to protect […]

Will You Submit an Insurance Claim for Windshield Damage? – Filing an insurance claim for windshield damage depends on its cost and your car insurance provider. A chipped or cracked windshield typically falls under comprehensive coverage which protects against non-collision damage to your vehicle. If another driver breaks your windshield, you can make a claim […]

Your driving record is the most important factor in your insurance premium, regardless of where you live. A DUI is probably the worst thing that could happen to your driving record. DUIs can lead to increased insurance costs and jail time. What does a DUI do to your insurance rates? A DUI is an indicator that […]

It can be a daunting task trying to understand the complexities of car insurance when you’re just starting out. One of the most common questions asked by new drivers is whether they need car insurance with a provisional license. The answer isn’t necessarily straightforward, as there are varying regulations between states and different types of […]

Health savings accounts (HSAs) can be an effective tool for planning and paying for future healthcare costs – provided they’re used properly. HSA funds can be spent tax-free if used to cover eligible medical expenses such as deductibles, copayments and coinsurance premiums. You can even use them for over-the-counter medicines and services like acupuncture or […]

Although car insurance is required in most states, it can be a financial burden for many Americans. The annual cost for car insurance is $563 for minimum coverage, and $1738 for complete coverage. Car insurance is expensive, even though the cost varies by state. People with low incomes who cannot afford car insurance are more likely than others to drop insurance […]

When you’re on Social Security, Medicare, or Supplemental Security Income (SSI), it can feel like your budget is already stretched thin. That makes it hard to consider adding another expense to the mix, such as life insurance. But there are plenty of options available for people on Social Security and Medicare that can provide financial […]

Private health insurance plans can be expensive, particularly those with higher deductibles. But there are ways to lower costs. Individual and family marketplace plans with premium subsidies may make coverage more accessible to those in need, though additional factors can affect costs as well. Costs Private health insurance refers to any individual or family plan […]

If you’re receiving a federal annuity, you may have noticed that the deduction for life insurance is automatically taken out of your payments. This can be confusing and frustrating, especially if you don’t need or want the coverage.  But there is a way to cancel this deduction from your annuity payments. In this blog post, […]

Baptist Health and United Healthcare have not come to an in-network agreement for 2024, so we suggest patients select specialists within their plan’s coverage area. Commercial insurance policies, unlike Medicare or Medicaid plans provided by government programs like SCHIP (State Children’s Health Insurance Program), are offered for sale by for-profit private insurers and sold directly […]