Category Archives: Finance Guide

Los Angeles residents can purchase affordable health insurance coverage on the California state exchange marketplace. Plans offered there must meet certain standards and minimum essential coverage requirements, making shopping for coverage simple and accessible. Individuals without qualifying health insurance will face a penalty when filing their taxes unless they qualify for an exemption. To avoid […]

Your car was just stolen. You had important personal items. Is my auto insurance going to cover my personal items? The simple answer is that auto insurance does not typically cover personal property. This would be true for almost all insurance companies. Auto insurance is not meant to protect personal property, but damage to the vehicle. Your […]

Health insurance provides financial coverage for medical expenses. There are four main forms: employer or school sponsored plans, individual or private plans bought on the Marketplace, Medicaid and Medicare plans. Short term health insurance provides quick coverage that often starts the day following approval, making it ideal for quickly filling gaps between major medical plans […]

Gastric bypass surgery is a major medical procedure, and it’s one that can offer life-changing benefits to those who opt for it. Those benefits can be physical, mental, and emotional; however, they often come with a hefty price tag. Given the costs associated with gastric bypass surgery, many people are left wondering if their insurance […]

Before choosing a dental insurance plan for yourself or your family, take into account their dental history and current needs. Compare annual maximums, deductibles, copays and provider networks until you find one that best meets them all while staying within your budget. Fee-for-service dental plans allow you to select any dentist of your choice and […]

Lenders require full coverage insurance on vehicles that are still being financed as they want to ensure they’re protected, so if you drop any required coverages to save money, lenders may purchase their own policy which often costs significantly more and add it onto the loan balance. Paying Off Your Car When financing a vehicle […]

Flooding is one of the most common and expensive types of property damage. If you live in an area that’s at risk for flooding, it’s important to have the right kind of flood insurance coverage. But how do you know what kind of coverage you need? The answer is in Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs). […]

It is wise to have both familiar and less-frequently owned insurance types. An insurance plan that is well-thought out can help prevent the unravelling of years of planning. If you don’t pay attention to this critical aspect of prudent planning, years of savings could be lost in a matter of seconds. We are not all able to […]

There are various methods for obtaining health insurance. These include private health insurance, job-based coverage, Medicare and Medicaid. Your eligibility may qualify you for a subsidy that helps offset the cost of health insurance premiums based on your annual income. Apply for Medicaid, Children’s Health Plus or NY State of Health any time during the […]

Are you looking to insure a car in Florida that is registered to someone else? It may seem like a tricky prospect, but it can be done. In this blog post, we will take a look at the ins and outs of insuring a vehicle that you do not own in the Sunshine State. We […]