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An overview of health insurance for young adults

October 19, 2013October 18, 2013 S.Vagus

An overview of federal law In the U.S., health insurance is undergoing major changes spurred by the Affordable Care Act. The federal law has introduced many new regulations designed to govern health care throughout the country and the law’s provisions will have a dramatic impact on the way health insurance works and how accessible it is, especially for young adults. While young people may be quite knowledgeable of certain things, especially if it has to do with pop culture, many people are confused about what the Affordable Care Act means…

Affordable Care Act may not be a “job killer”

October 12, 2013October 12, 2013 S.Vagus

Misconceptions concerning federal law create unnecessary tension in the job market The U.S. Affordable Care Act is surrounded by many myths and misconceptions. One of the most significant of these misconceptions is the idea that the federal law will lead many small businesses throughout the country to fire workers. This concept is tied to the health insurance mandates associated with the federal law. These mandates require businesses to provide health insurance benefits to full-time employees, but the law has its own designation for what qualifies as a full-time employee. The…

Can personal property be included in the Purchase Agreement?

October 5, 2013April 17, 2014 Kirk Chivas

Underwriters are always blamed for being picky but when they see personal property listed on the first page of a Purchase Agreement, they get super crabby. The underwriter will claim that that the loan will not be insured if there is personal property included in the sale. Here is an example: The agreed upon Purchase Price of a home is $200,000. In that $200,000 agreement, the Seller has included an outdoor play set in the backyard. The Play set is not considered “real property” but is considered “chattel” which is…

Summary: Health reform and government shutdown

October 1, 2013 Note From The Editor

Government shutdown and its impact on health insurance and reform For the first time in 17 years, the U.S. federal government has been shut down. This comes as federal lawmakers failed to reach a compromise on the controversial Affordable Care Act, often called Obamacare. Opponents of the Affordable Care Act have sought to pull funds from the law, prohibiting its implementation. Lawmakers have also sought to delay the enactment of the law for a whole year, hoping to see health care reform take effect in 2015 rather than 2014. Supporters…

Get Your Home in Shape for Winter

September 29, 2013April 19, 2014 Guest Author

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Frozen and burst pipes are of the highest home insurance claims and most frequently occurring source of damage, notes the Insurance Information Network of California. Yet many homeowners don’t know how common this problem is and don’t think their pipes could burst in the winter, causing expensive damage. This and other cold-weather problems can be prevented with a small amount of preventative maintenance as part of a fall cleanup. This year, spend a weekend ensuring that you, your garden and your home weather winter’s chill with ease by preparing your…

Is insurance worth it?

September 28, 2013 S.Vagus

What is the value of insurance coverage? Insurance can be a very tricky issue for many people. Coverage of any kind is often considered to be an extra expense that is difficult to justify. For some, the cost of insurance is not worth the protection it offers, while others consider insurance coverage to be mandatory even if it is expensive. The value of insurance coverage varies from person to person as much as it does from one type of coverage to another. Because there are many forms of insurance available,…

Flood insurance is an uncommon solution to a common problem in the United States

September 21, 2013September 21, 2013 Note From The Editor

This Week’s Trending Topic: Flood insurance in the US is often misunderstood In the U.S., flood insurance is often a misunderstood issue. Many homeowners throughout the country live in regions that can be considered to be at high risk of flooding, either due to heavy rainfall or because of the region’s exposure to hurricanes. While homeowners in these regions of the country are exposed to flooding disasters, very few people actually have flood insurance protection. This could be due to a simple misunderstanding that most people have regarding their homeowners…