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The Four ‘Cs’ To a Meaningful and Lasting Romance

Anybody who is familiar with diamond jewelry will know the four Cs that describe a diamond’s qualities: cut, color, clarity and carat. While color and carat weight are important factors, women don’t want a large yellow or colorless diamond the size of a gnat head. While cut and clarity are important, all four attributes are necessary to […]

Do My Parents Have To Claim Me As A Dependent For Health Insurance?

Under the Affordable Care Act, insurers are mandated to offer dependent child coverage until young adults reach 26. This provision includes plans in both individual and employer markets. However, there are certain criteria you must fulfill in order to remain on your parents’ plan. This includes factors like living with them and being claimed as […]

Can HSA Pay For Medical Insurance Premiums?

Health savings accounts offer triple tax benefits: contributions are tax-deductible, earnings on investment earnings are tax-free and withdrawals used for qualified medical expenses are free from federal income tax; insurance premiums do not qualify. IRS offers an exception for individuals receiving federal or state unemployment benefits or COBRA coverage and who use HSA funds to […]

How Does Life Insurance Work?

Life insurance provides loved ones with financial security against the risk of debt repayment after your death, including living expenses, mortgage and utility bills. In exchange for premium payments made, an insurance company pays out a death benefit directly to named beneficiaries. Life insurance policies come in various shapes and forms; choosing the appropriate policy […]

What Happens If You Pay Your Car Insurance Late Progressive?

Most insurance companies allow between seven and 30 days of grace period after one missed payment for your car insurance policy to remain active; otherwise it could result in policy cancellation and other serious repercussions such as reduced coverage and higher rates on subsequent auto policies. Car insurance lapses can have serious financial repercussions, from […]

FR44 Insurance in Florida: Common Questions With Complete Answers

When was the Florida FR44 filing for insurance effective? What are the requirements for one? What type of policies are eligible for compliance? A person convicted in Florida of DUI must maintain an increased limit of vehicle accident liability coverage as of October 1, 2007. Minimum amounts for vehicle accident liability coverage are $100,000 per person, $300,000.00 per […]

10 Things You Must Know About EPF Scheme And How to Calculate The PF Balance

The employee receives this amount upon retirement. It includes employer contributions, employee contribution and interest. EPF scheme was created by the Indian government to encourage savings. Below are 10 facts about the EPF scheme. EPF is the principal scheme in the Employees’ Provident Funds & Miscellaneous Provisions Law, 1952. It is managed by the Employees’ Provision Fund Organization […]