Implement These Lifestyle Changes For Increased Heart Health You likely know that February has some connection to hearts (how could you miss all of the heart-shaped candies and cards preparing us for Valentine’s Day?). Did you know, though, that February is also American Heart Month? During this month, Americans work to promote awareness that cardiovascular disease is the top killer of both men and women in the United States. Fortunately, this disease is largely preventable with lifestyle Read More
Valentine’s Day On A Budget
Posted on: February 9, 2015
Don’t Bust Your Budget With These Special Celebration Ideas Valentine’s Day is a great holiday to slow down and remember exactly what is important. With the rampant consumerism that takes over the date, however, it can be difficult to get back to the basics of the holiday. To help you celebrate the day with your sweetheart without getting caught up in the multi-billion dollar spending spree Americans go on in preparation, try these ideas for budget-friendly things to do. “At Your Read More
Open Enrollment Ends February 15th
Posted on: February 5, 2015
Secure Your Coverage Before The Upcoming Deadline February 15th does not mark the day that you wake up in a cold sweat because you forget to send your sweetheart a gift on Valentine’s Day. It could, however, be a day that you wake in a panic for a different reason if you have not secured health insurance coverage. Under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), Americans who do not have health coverage through their workplace and who do not qualify for Medicare need to secure health insurance coverage Read More
Resolve To Keep Your Resolutions In 2015
Posted on: January 30, 2015
Tips To Actually Keep Your New Year’s Resolutions This Year With January nearly behind us, how are you feeling about your New Year’s Resolutions? Have you been going strong? Are you struggling to keep on track? Have you lost your list entirely? Now that you have had a month to assess your progress, here are some tips to get you on the right track for keeping your resolutions in 2015. Look Back: Have you made similar resolutions year after year? Take some time to think about what has Read More
What To Know For The Upcoming Healthcare Deadline
Posted on: January 23, 2015
Are You Prepared For February 15th? No, February 15th does not mark the day you wake in a panic realizing you have forgotten Valentine’s Day. (Do not worry, advertisers will make sure you remember the holiday.) It is the deadline for the current open enrollment period. If you do not have health insurance by that time, not only will your coverage options be severely limited until the next open enrollment period but you will also be faced with a tax penalty for failing to secure coverage. Why is Read More
What Sony Taught Us About Cyber Liability
Posted on: January 16, 2015
Is Your Business Protected? Until the recent cyber attacks on Sony, it seemed that hacks were most commonly made on companies with poor cyber security and high stores of personal information. Most hackers were going for the credit card information (e.g. the Target hacks of late 2013) and did not seem to be targeting companies specifically for their work. The recent hack at Sony, however, changed the face of cyber attacks. The hackers allegedly targeted Sony specifically because they were Read More
How Are Rideshare Drivers Insured?
Posted on: January 9, 2015
Understanding The Coverage Necessary For Uber & Lyft Drivers For many, the rising popularity of rideshare applications like Uber & Lyft has been life changing. These companies allow you to call a driver to your location using an app on your smartphone, and the driver can be anyone who has passed the company’s background check and whose car meets their requirements. Drivers use their personal cars and make their own hours, signaling they are available for a pickup by turning on the Read More