Category Archives: Finance Guide

Protecting Your Income: Why You Can’t Rely on ACC to Get You Through

New Zealand has an accident compensation program called ACC, which stands for Accident Compensation Corporation. However, it is not uncommon to be unaware of the ACC’s mandate. It is common to assume that an accident will only result in my disability. This leaves kiwis vulnerable to financial hardships when they are disabled. ACC was created to […]

Who Can Provide Skilled Nursing Care Quizlet Insurance?

Long Term Care (LTC) insurance markets provide various forms of coverage. This may include room and board, skilled nursing care, intermediate care and custodial care as well as home health, adult day care hospice and respite care – usually paid for with premiums that will eventually be reimbursed after an agreed upon look-back period has […]

Can My Employer Pay My Health Insurance Premium?

Under the Affordable Care Act, all full-time employers and their dependents are mandated to offer health coverage to employees and dependents. Employers have various options available to them for providing this coverage for their employees. In this article, we’ll look at three great strategies available to small businesses: health reimbursement arrangements (HRAs), employer-sponsored plans and […]

Which Of The Following Are Common Uses Of Life Insurance Proceeds?

Life insurance death benefits may be distributed in various ways, such as lump sum, installments or an annuity. Some permanent policies also feature cash value accumulation and nonforfeiture provisions. Policyholders often name a beneficiary who will receive the death benefit when someone passes. This enables heirs to pay outstanding debts, funeral costs and taxes before […]

Personal Injury Protection Insurance Coverage

You can add Personal Injury Protection (“PIP”) to your auto insurance policy. This coverage covers medical expenses, lost wages, and funeral expenses after an accident, regardless who was at fault. Depending on the type of your auto policy and where you live, minimum PIP coverage usually pays $10,000 for “reasonable, necessary” medical bills, $10,000 for lost […]