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Common Estate Planning Misunderstandings – Rickard & Associates

November 26, 2023binomo

Many of our clients have preconceived notions about estate planning. We often hear many of the same questions and assumptions, over and over.

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We often hear the same misconceptions regarding estate planning.

Here are a few of the common misconceptions surrounding estate planning:

Misconception: A Will helps to avoid probate court. This is false. A will almost certainly guarantees that your estate will wind up in probate court. You then

An Oscar winner from Everything, Everywhere All at Once and a Beverly Hills 90210 star both lost their health insurance — here are 3 ways to manage unexpected

October 31, 2023binomo

Oscar winner Ke Huy Quan may be living up to the title of his smash-hit film Everything Everywhere All at Once, soaking up the success of the critically acclaimed sci-fi adventure flick — but his path to award-winning stardom was far from straightforward .

The former child star of Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom and The Goonies fame recently appeared on The Late Late Show with James Corden,

10 Top private health insurance companies in Australia

October 30, 2023binomo

10 Top private health insurance companies in Australia | Insurance Business Australia

The top private health insurance companies in Australia consist of the industry’s biggest names. Find out if they offer the cover that suits you

The country’s private health insurance industry is dominated by the sector’s biggest names, with the 10 largest insurers controlling more than 90% of the overall market. A firm’s size, however, is just one of the many factors experts consider when determining the top private health insurance companies in Australia.

If you’re searching for an insurer

PetMeds® Signs Pet Insurance Partnership

October 17, 2023binomo

“By giving our customers direct access to pet insurance, we will be able to greatly assist millions of pet parents in getting quality insurance that helps them care for their pets,” said Matt Hulett, CEO and President of PetMed Express.

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February 13, 2023

PetMed Express, Inc. (PetMeds®, NASDAQ: PETS), Your Trusted Pet Health Expert™, today announced it will begin offering access to a high quality health and wellness insurance solution, Pumpkin Insurance Services Inc. (“Pumpkin”), to more than 2 million PetMeds customers.

Providing a quality accident and illness insurance solution is an important

Tuition, books, room and board … and health insurance? Colleges’ rising fees strike a nerve – The Virginian-Pilot

October 2, 2023binomo

You’ve compared schools. Reviewed on-campus housing costs. Even digested student meal plan prices.

But have you thought about how much your son’s or daughter’s dream school will charge for health coverage?

You might be in for a shock.

Hawley Montgomery-Downs was thrilled when daughter Bryn Tronco earned a scholarship that pays half the $63,000 annual tuition at the University of Southern California. But just as the school was starting in August, she was stunned to receive a bill from USC for $3,000 to cover both a student health insurance premium and a fee that allows students to access on-campus clinics

Biden to crack down on ‘junk’ health insurance

July 20, 2023binomo

President Joe Biden is also slated to give a speech Friday touting his health care agenda, during which a White House official said he plans to “announce major actions to lower health care costs and crack down on junk fees.”

The White House declined to comment, and the Democrats with knowledge of the matter cautioned that the timing of the rollout could still change.

But the White House’s budget office signed off on the proposed rule last week, according to a regulatory review notice posted to its website, a signal that the regulations had cleared the final internal hurdles. The

Which Could Save Me More Cash?

July 4, 2023binomo

SmartAsset: Dental savings plans vs. insurance: Pros and Cons

Health insurance doesn’t cover your teeth. Your teeth can cause pain, get infected and need treatment, just like any other part of the body. But when it comes to actually getting treatment the standard health insurance doesn’t cover it. Instead, you need specialized coverage to pay for a trip to the dentist’s office.

The specialized coverage comes in two main forms. The first is dental insurance. This is standard insurance that covers most of the cost of treatment in exchange for a monthly premium and co-payments. The second is a dental

Health insurance coverage and postpartum health

June 17, 2023binomo

According to a recent study published in JAMA Network Openmore comprehensive health insurance increases the prevalence of postpartum visit attendance.

A significant increase in maternal morbidity and mortality has been observed in the United States. In 2020, the highest maternal mortality rate among industrialized countries was reported, at 23.8 per 100,000 live births.

Over 80% of pregnancy-related deaths have been estimated as preventable, and over 65% in the United States have been reported within 1 year after giving birth. Factors such as racism,