With the health insurance mandate gone for 2019, you may be wondering if you should insure yourself or not. It may seem as though you could save money by not electing health coverage, but do you really know your options? If you are young and healthy, the cost of insurance and the high deductible that comes with it could encourage you to play the odds. Maybe you are older and wondering if a basic plan covers the right services? Are there other options for your money? The answe

One major advantage of working as a full-time, salaried employee is gaining access to a host of workplace benefits. At the same time, sorting through those benefits can be pretty confusing, especially when it comes to things like health insurance. In fact, nearly a quarter of Americans feel unprepared for the upcoming open enrollment season, according to a United Healthcare survey. Whereas things like vacation days generally aren't within your control, if you work for a large

Important dates to note: November 1, 2018: Open Enrollment starts — first day you can enroll, re-enroll, or change a 2019 insurance plan through the Health Insurance Marketplace. Coverage can start as soon as January 1, 2019. December 15, 2018: Last day to enroll in or change plans for coverage to start January 1, 2019. Did you know - it costs you nothing to use a qualified insurance agent? Searching the web for your options and hoping you did not make a mistake (which may ha