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Buy Term and Invest the Rest: Is It Right for You?

Buy Term and Invest the Rest: Is It Right for You?by: Nicole RedinbaughPublished on: 21/08/2026

Explore the “buy term and invest the rest” strategy, why it may work for some families, and how your insurance professional and financial advisor can help you build a coordinated financial plan.

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Buy Term and Invest the Rest: Is It Right for You?

Understanding the SSA’s Updated Compassionate Allowances List — And How It Impacts Your Medicare or ACA Coverage

Understanding the SSA’s Updated Compassionate Allowances List — And How It Impacts Your Medicare or ACA Coverageby: Nicole RedinbaughPublished on: 12/08/2026

The SSA expanded its Compassionate Allowances list, speeding up disability decisions for serious medical conditions. Faster approvals can impact Medicare timelines and ACA coverage. Here’s what that means for your insurance planning.

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Understanding the SSA’s Updated Compassionate Allowances List — And How It Impacts Your Medicare or ACA Coverage

What Happens If Your Insurance Is Cancelled, Non-Renewed, Expires, or Lapses?

What Happens If Your Insurance Is Cancelled, Non-Renewed, Expires, or Lapses?by: Nicole RedinbaughPublished on: 10/08/2026

Learn what it means when insurance is cancelled, non-renewed, expires, or lapses, why it happens, what it could mean for your coverage, and simple steps you can take to help avoid a gap in protection.

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What Happens If Your Insurance Is Cancelled, Non-Renewed, Expires, or Lapses?

Why Reviewing Your Medicare Plan Every Year Matters (Even If Nothing Has Changed)

Why Reviewing Your Medicare Plan Every Year Matters (Even If Nothing Has Changed)by: Nicole RedinbaughPublished on: 30/07/2026

Many Medicare beneficiaries keep the same plan for years. Learn why reviewing your Medicare coverage annually is important, what can change each year, and how to prepare before Annual Enrollment.

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Why Reviewing Your Medicare Plan Every Year Matters (Even If Nothing Has Changed)