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There’s no way to make insurance exciting, but it’s important to read this anyway

People usually crinkle their noses when you mention the word insurance. And for good reason. From the products themselves to the way they're sold to us, to the purpose behind them, insurance can totally feel like a scam. Why pay for something and hope you never have to use it? Here's…

Your 2016 ACA Health Insurance Guide

Health insurance is getting more complicated to navigate than ever. Below is a quick guide on what you need to know to apply for health insurance through the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare!): The healthcare exchanges: The healthcare exchanges are where you can actually purchase insurance coverage. The plan options vary…

A few financial things to cross off your list before year-end

So it's September, which means we'll blink and it will pretty much be Christmas, which means the new year is pretty much here. The last part of the year always feels like a mad dash to the end, but here are a few things you can start thinking about now so…

HEADS UP: Obamacare Open Enrollment starts 11/15!

For the many of us who don't have health care insurance covered by our employers or our parents, it's that time of year again(ish). I guess technically it's that time “again” because Obamacare open enrollment happened for the first time last year, but it sure doesn't feel like the kinks are…

Fire at the Opera House Lofts – OR – you should buy renter’s insurance

I was sitting at Little Skips, my favorite neighborhood coffee shop, when the barista behind the counter said, "Yeah, I just got a text that yoga class is canceled because there was a fire at the Opera House Lofts." "Wait, what? Did you say fire at the OHL?" He nodded. "Yup."…