What will you do when disaster strikes? Natural disasters are notoriously unpredictable, leaving destruction and death in their wake. While preventing a natural disaster isn’t always possible, preparing for a disaster is. Preparation can provide you with a plan and...
A recent series of natural disasters, ranging from earthquakes and wildfires to tropical storms and hurricanes, has taken over the media and thousands of peoples’ lives. In all the talk about preparing for a storm, however, one demographic remains largely unaddressed....
If you’re like millions of Americans, you’re confused about the ins and outs of healthcare coverage. Some employers will provide coverage, but what if you’re one of the many who must buy it on your own? Below, we’ve simplified your insurance options to help make your...
With school back in session for most of the country, it’s time to think about preparing for the academic year ahead. While you’ll need to head to the store to pick up pencils, notebooks and folders, this isn’t the only preparation your child needs before starting the...
As the open enrollment period approaches for 2018, there are some critical terms to know that will help you make informed choices about your health insurance for next year. Since health-related expenses are the most common form of debt in America, you can alleviate...
Children are resilient, but this doesn’t mean that safety precautions shouldn’t be taken to protect them from preventable injuries. Eye injuries are among the most common in school-aged children because this is the time in their life when they’re most active and...
If you’re like most people, then you probably don’t look forward to getting a shot. However, getting vaccinated is one of the most important steps you can take to protect yourself and others in your community from disease. Shots are important to receive as children,...
Throughout the past six months, political upheaval over healthcare reform caused many Americans to worry about the future of their coverage through the Affordable Care Act. Now that Congressional leaders have made healthcare reform a lower priority, those seeking...
In June 2017, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released a map showing marketplace health insurance coverage for the United States. The map painted a grim picture of healthcare options for as many as 47 counties in the country that would be in...
Every county in the United States will have access to Obamacare plans during open enrollment for 2018. Insurance carriers dove into counties across the U.S. where other companies had bailed out of the marketplace. A small county in Ohio was the last remaining region...
