Monday Apr 13, 2009
If you lose your job or your hours at work are reduced, what can you do about health insurance? You can still have group health coverage with Cobra, if you were enrolled in your employer’s health plan when you worked. Here are the pros and cons of Cobra
To get the best deal on dental insurance or a dental discount plan, ask the following questions.
Unless you get hit in the mouth and need emergency-room treatment, the cost of dental care isn’t likely covered by your health insurance plan.
There are trade-offs between dental insurance coverage and dental-discount plans. Or you may determine that neither is worth the up-front expense.
Once you’ve determined if dental insurance or a dental-discount plan is ideal for you, the next step is to narrow your choices.
Sunday Apr 13, 2008
Many of us rely on our employers for health insurance. So what happens when you lose your job? It pays to come up with a strategy. This article will help get you started.
Half of figuring out your health plan strategy involves understanding the ingredients involved.
Choosing a health insurance plan from your company’s menu of options or from a website can feel a lot like ordering dinner for you and your date at a pretentious French restaurant when you don’t speak French.
Questions to ask a potential provider when looking for health insurance coverage.
Thursday Jan 29, 2009
Recently laid off or on the job market, FiLife offers some tips and advice.
| Type | Today | Week Ago |
|---|---|---|
| 15 Year Fixed | 4.62%  |
4.67% |
| 30 Year Fixed | 5.15% | 5.15% |
| 1 Year ARM | 3.48% |
3.51% |
| 5/1 Year ARM | 3.62% |
3.68% |
| Type | Today | Week Ago |
|---|---|---|
| Line of Credit | 4.89%  |
4.88% |
| 10 Year Loan | 7.47% | 7.47% |
| 15 Year Loan | 7.61% |
7.60% |
| Type | Today | Week Ago |
|---|---|---|
| Interest Checking | 0.28% | 0.28% |
| Money Market/Savings | 0.38% | 0.38% |
| 12 Month CD | 1.13%  |
1.15% |
| 60 Month IRA CD | 2.40% |
2.41% |
| Type | Today | Week Ago |
|---|---|---|
| Cash Back Cards | 12.66% |
12.68% |
| No Annual Fee Cards | 12.08% |
11.97% |
| Reward Cards | 12.75% |
12.61% |
| Small Business Cards | 11.01% |
10.94% |
| Student Cards | 13.77% |
13.49% |
| Platinum Cards | 12.26% |
12.11% |
