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Social-media lingo, Part 1

Sometimes the social-media world can feel like a whole other planet, with its own unique etiquette, customs and language. If you’re an realtor, financial advisor or an insurance agent –  just beginning to explore this strange new landscape — or … Continue reading

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More Doctors Are Leaving Medicare

Fewer American doctors are treating patients enrolled in the Medicare health program for seniors, reflecting frustration with its payment rates and pushback against mounting rules, according to health experts. The number of doctors who opted out of Medicare last year, … Continue reading

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Secrets of Making Money from Real Estate

An Example of Leverage: With real estate, people and companies will lend you money to invest. How much real estate can you buy with $20,000? Probably between $100,000-$300,000, depending on the lender. So you only really need a small portion … Continue reading

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Nearly half of insurance brokers ready to exit

There’s no question that the nation’s health care system is in a state of change and unrest — and it looks like a good number of health insurance brokers are sick and tired of it. Nearly half of America’s brokers … Continue reading

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Insurance Premiums on the Rise

Why Your Insurance Premiums Just Went Up (and What to Do About It) by Rich Smith Have you noticed that your insurance premiums are going up lately? Going up a lot? You’re not alone. According to a new report out … Continue reading

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Weekly Update

Real estate was a key newsmaker this month with sales of existing single-family homes, townhomes, condominiums and co-ops rising a solid 4.2 percent in May to hit an annual rate of 5.18 million, the National Association of Realtors reported last … Continue reading

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Ohio reveals high exchange rates – how much will your state cost you ?

Ohio officials said late Thursday that health insurance costs will increase “significantly” under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. The state’s department of insurance estimated the average individual premium will increase from $223 per month to $420 — an … Continue reading

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Questions & Answers about the New Healthcare Act

Employer Q: Do I have to offer health insurance? A: If you have 50 or more full time or full time equivalent employees and one or more of your employees receives premium credits (government subsidies) to help purchase health insurance … Continue reading

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Carriers flock to PPACA federal exchanges

More than 120 health insurance plans have applied to sell their products on the federally run health insurance exchanges under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, the White House said in memo Thursday. One-quarter of those applicants are new … Continue reading

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California exchange to include 13 health plans

As many as 5 million Californians next year will be able to shop for insurance from 13 health insurance plans, officials at Covered California, the state agency tasked with setting up its exchange, said Thursday. Those plans are a combination … Continue reading

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