How Many Life Insurance Policies Can I Have?
Posted: January 22, 2021
How Many Life Insurance Policies Can I Have?There is no set limit to how many life insurance policies you can purchase. You can buy multiple policies from different insurance companies, but insurers may start asking questions if your coverage reaches a point that greatly exceeds your income. Can It Cause Problems to Buy More Than One Life Insurance Policy? You can have more than one life insurance policy, and there is no...
What Happens if I Withdraw My 401(k) Early?
Posted: January 13, 2021
What Happens if I Withdraw My 401(k) Early?A 401(k) is a company-sponsored retirement plan that gives employees a tax break on the portion of their salary they contribute to the plan. Contributions are automatically withdrawn and invested in funds of the employee’s choosing, and employers have the option to match contributions. 401(k) plans are designed for retirement savings. Early withdrawal of funds carries heavy penalties under normal circumstances. How Soon Can You...
Keeping Health Coverage While Between Jobs
Posted: January 10, 2021
Keeping Health Coverage While Between JobsHealth insurance is not just nice to have – it is essential to your family’s well-being. If you are between jobs, you have several options for keeping health coverage until you start a new position. COBRA “COBRA” stands for the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act. This law gives workers who lose or leave their jobs the right to continue group health benefits for a limited...
Do I Need Life Insurance If I Live Alone?
Posted: January 7, 2021
Do I Need Life Insurance If I Live Alone?Life insurance is designed to benefit the ones you leave behind when you pass away. So why would you need this type of policy if you live alone and have no dependents? Surprising as it may seem, there are a number of reasons why you might need life insurance, even if you are single and have no children. You May Want Children Someday The younger...
Can I Invest The Money In My HSA/FSA?
Posted: December 28, 2020
Can I Invest The Money In My HSA/FSA?Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) are both offered by employers and designed to ease the financial burden of healthcare. But there are major differences between these two types of plans. One notable difference is that HSA funds can be invested, while FSA funds cannot. How Is an HSA Different From an FSA? With both an HSA and an FSA you can...