The Coverage Gap That Could Cost You Thousands
You've probably heard plenty about Medicare Parts A and B, but here's what might surprise you: traditional Medicare only covers about 80% of your medical expenses. That remaining 20% can add up to thousands of dollars annually, especially when you're dealing with serious health conditions or frequent…
Insurance and Benefits
Here's what most people don't realize about part-time work benefits: you might be missing out on thousands of dollars in perks just because no one told you what you're actually entitled to. Companies aren't always upfront about what they offer part-timers, but the landscape has changed dramatically in recent years.
The 30-Hour Secret That Changes…
You might be missing out on hundreds of dollars worth of healthcare services that your insurance plan covers at zero cost to you. Thanks to the Affordable Care Act, health plans must cover specific preventive services without charging deductibles, copayments, or coinsurance. Yet millions of Americans skip these benefits, often because they don't know what's…
Being self-employed means you're often paying for health insurance twice: once with after-tax dollars for premiums, then again through higher taxes. Most freelancers think they're stuck with this double expense. There's actually a better way.
The Hidden 100% Write-Off
Self-employed individuals can deduct up to 100% of health insurance premiums they pay for themselves, their…
Missing open enrollment doesn't mean you're stuck without health insurance for the rest of the year. Here's what insurers don't advertise: specific life changes create special windows where you can enroll in or switch coverage outside the typical November through January window.
You might be missing out on opportunities to get better coverage or save…
Short-term health insurance sounds like a reasonable solution when you're between jobs or waiting for employer coverage to kick in. But these plans can be financial quicksand for anyone who doesn't understand their massive limitations. Let's separate the facts from the marketing hype and figure out when these plans actually help versus when they'll leave…
Divorce doesn't mean you lose access to Social Security benefits earned during your marriage. In fact, you might be entitled to collect on your ex-spouse's work record even if they've remarried or have no idea you're claiming benefits. Understanding these rules can mean thousands of dollars in additional retirement income, so let's break down exactly…
Your employer disability insurance might not protect you the way you think it does. This can feel overwhelming, but you're not alone in this confusion. Most people assume their workplace disability insurance provides adequate protection, yet when disability strikes, the reality often creates serious financial hardship that could have been prevented with better planning.
Nearly…
Military Sexual Trauma represents one of the most underreported and misunderstood aspects of veterans' disability claims, yet it affects an estimated 23% of women and 1% of men who served in the military. The VA has specific procedures for MST-related claims that differ significantly from other disability claims, including relaxed evidence requirements and specialized mental…
Social Security Disability Insurance sounds comprehensive until you see the numbers. The average SSDI benefit in 2025 is roughly $1,537 monthly, with a maximum benefit of $3,822 for high earners. If you're earning $75,000 annually, SSDI would replace about 25% of your income. That gap between your current lifestyle and government benefits can devastate families…

