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Employer-Sponsored Health Insurance: How It Works, What It Costs and Your Rights
Employer-sponsored health insurance covers 154 million people. Here is how premiums are split, the tax breaks, the ACA rules employers must follow, the 2027 affordability test, and what happens when you leave a job.
EPO vs PPO vs POS vs HMO: How the Four Health Plan Types Really Differ
EPOs and PPOs both let you see specialists without a referral, but only a PPO pays anything out of network. Here is how EPO, PPO, POS and HMO plans compare on networks, referrals and cost, and how to choose at open enrollment.
General Liability Insurance: What It Covers, What It Costs and Who Needs It
General liability insurance pays when a customer is hurt, someone's property is damaged or your business is accused of libel. Here is what a standard policy covers and excludes, typical costs and limits, and how to buy the right cover.
Home Warranty vs Home Insurance: What a Home Warranty Covers, Costs and Leaves Out
A home warranty is a service contract that repairs systems and appliances worn out by age. Home insurance pays for sudden damage like fire, storms and theft. Here is how the two differ, what a home warranty costs, and when one is worth it.
Where Is the Policy Number on an Insurance Card? Health, Car, Home and Medicare Explained
On most health insurance cards, the policy number is the member ID. Here is where to find your policy number on health, dental, Medicare, car, home and life insurance, how it differs from the group number, and what to do if you have lost your card.
Liability-Only Car Insurance: What It Covers, What It Costs and When It Makes Sense
Liability-only car insurance pays for damage and injuries you cause to others, not your own car. Here is what it covers, how much it saves, how to choose limits, and a simple test for when to drop full coverage.
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