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Think Twice Before Scanning That QR Code
You have probably noticed that Quick Response — QR — codes are everywhere these days, on the tables at restaurants, on posters, print and electronic advertising, and even during TV programming and commercials. By training your smartphone camera on one, you'll get a...
Gear Up Your Financial Plan for 2023
As the new year gets underway amid fears of a looming recession and stock market gyrations, now is a good time to take steps to bolster your savings and financial plans. Pundits expect continued volatility as the Fed weighs more interest rate hikes to tame inflation,...
The Wealth Trap: Underinsuring Liability, Over-insuring Assets
If you are accumulating wealth quickly and live the comfortable life with a large house, luxury car and other expensive assets, you've no doubt already insured all of those belongings. But while most high-net-worth individuals have their possessions properly covered,...
Instant Healthy Meals You Can Take on the Go
With more people trying to lead healthier lifestyles, many have turned to high-speed blenders that can not only make you great vegetable and fruit smoothies, but also delicious soups from raw vegetables and other ingredients. Blending is a great way to consume fruits...
After Storms, Watch Out for ‘Storm Chaser’ Scammers
After their property suffers storm damage, homeowners and small businesses alike need to be careful as dishonest contractors and fake charities swoop in. In a scene that's becoming increasingly common after a catastrophe, unscrupulous "storm chasers" are targeting...
TikTok-Inspired Kia, Hyundai Thefts Give Insurers Cold Feet
Some insurance companies have started refusing to cover certain Kia and Hyundai model years after viral videos on social media platform TikTok show how easy these vehicles are to steal, according to news reports. The videos have spawned a surge in thefts of certain...
Watch Out for Insurance Gaps If Getting into the Airbnb Game
Many Americans hoping to cash in on Airbnb will supplement their income by renting out a room in their home or an entire house, apartment or condo via the vacation rental company. If you are considering turning a property or part of your home or condo into an Airbnb...
‘Family Glitch’ Fixed by Regulations That Took Effect for 2023
Thanks to new regulations that took effect Jan. 1, it will be easier for dependents of an employee with employer-sponsored family health coverage to seek out coverage and subsidies on the Marketplace if they are in a plan that is deemed unaffordable under the...
Centers of Excellence Save Money, but Have More Benefits Too
As health insurance and health care costs continue rising, more employers and health plans are turning to centers of excellence to manage patients with chronic conditions. Centers of excellence are unique operations that focus on containing costs and delivering...
Why Your Staff Needs Short- and Long-Term Disability Coverage
No one plans on becoming disabled and missing work, but it can happen. An illness or an accident could cause one of your employees to be unable to work for months, or even years. While their health insurance will cover their medical expenses, it won't cover the cost...
Flood Insurance Can Save Your Firm from Calamity
As storms and hurricanes cause greater flood damage with each passing year, businesses that are not properly insured could be left paying for damage to their properties out of pocket. Despite flooding events increasing, it's noteworthy that many companies located in...
It’s Time to Post Your OSHA Form 300A
Employers with 10 or more employees must post their completed OSHA Form 300A by Feb. 1 and keep it posted in their workplace until April 30. The form must be posted where the company usually posts other employee notices, like minimum wage and workplace safety notices....