It's open enrollment time again for next year's insurance benefits. This checklist will help you with understanding insurance benefits offered by your employer. With insurance costs rising and benefits falling, we need to be diligent about reviewing policies and shopping around to save. Your company's insurance benefits have real value that is calculated as part of your … [Read more...]
Will Federal Unemployment Benefits Be Extended?
Unless Congress passes legislation to extend federal unemployment benefits in 2013, no unemployed person will be eligible for more than 26 weeks of state maximum unemployment benefits. Gone will be the days of 99 weeks of unemployment benefits or even the proposed "Shock & Awe Yeah" program that provides five years of insurance. Once January 1, 2013 hits, millions who … [Read more...]
The Risks Of Starting A Business
A few weeks ago I got a dreaded jury summons notice in the mail. While it's fortunate that we all have legal rights to an impartial jury trial, it still annoys the heck out me that people sue each other and businesses for the dumbest reasons. I have way more important and meaningful things to do than to sit in a courtroom and listen to people argue over lost dry cleaning, bad … [Read more...]
Homecoming Is Here Again!
The orange fluoresce of each delicate leaf shimmers in the faded rays of sun. Soon, she will stand bare with a pile of crunchy fluff below that is so so fruitful one can't help but imagine diving in. She is “Maggie,” the oldest and most glorious tree at the center of campus. Despite all the grumblings of the East Coast being a horrible place to live, I still love returning … [Read more...]
Stay Protected With The Right Car Insurance
Remember when you were a teenager and you couldn't wait to get your first car? All you could think about was the freedom you'd have and how much cooler you'd be at school once you had wheels. You were probably so excited about getting those keys to your new ride that searching for a solid car insurance policy never even crossed your mind. Maybe your parents were able to add … [Read more...]