Facing Alzheimer’s? Prepare for the financial punch now
Bill and Nancy Frost started making financial plans to deal with Alzheimer's disease as quickly as they addressed the medical issues. Bill, 75, was still in the early stages of...
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Under certain conditions, you can sign up for health insurance outside open enrollment
Q: I'm planning to retire later this year, after I turn 62, and I won't have retiree health insurance. Can I sign up for coverage on my state's exchange, even...
Here’s the lowdown on the health insurance penalty
If you don't buy a health insurance policy by March 31, 2014, get ready to pay up. The Affordable Care Act requires just about everyone to have health insurance in...
Time is running out on energy tax credits
You can still get a tax credit for home improvements, but most of them are about to expire (again). Last year, Congress extended the tax credit for many energy-efficient home...
Here’s how to get subsidy to buy health insurance
As health care reform kicks into high gear, many Americans are asking: Will I qualify for a government subsidy to buy health insurance under the new health care law, and...
Here’s how to get subsidy to buy health insurance
As health care reform kicks into high gear, many Americans are asking: Will I qualify for a government subsidy to buy health insurance under the new health care law, and...
New health insurance options for early retirees: You might get a better deal on exchanges
One of the biggest challenges early retirees face is finding affordable health insurance until they qualify for Medicare — or finding any coverage if they have a preexisting condition. The...
Be sure you know the rules for IRA to HSA rollovers
Q: Can I make a tax-free rollover from my IRA to a health savings account? What are the rules? A: Yes, you can roll money over from an IRA to...
Spending: What you should know about surviving winter
Minimize financial damage from Mother Nature's wrath. 1. Protect your pipes. Frozen pipes are among the most common causes of cold-weather damage. Start by wrapping basement and crawl-space pipes with...
New contribution limits coming on flexible spending accounts
Q: I read that the contribution limit for flexible spending accounts is going to be reduced to $2,500 in 2013. My employer has been giving us until March 15 of...