This article originally appeared on InHerSight.com, a website where women rate the female friendliness of their employers and get matched to companies that fit their needs. More than 5% of Americans ...

As a former claims handler and fraud investigator, Jason Metz has worked on a multitude of complex and multifaceted claims. The insurance industry can be seemingly opaque, and Jason enjoys breaking ...

While Americans are most commonly insured through their employers, you will need to shop for your own individual or family plan if you are self-employed. [1] The Health Insurance Marketplace is ...

There are now over 72 million Americans who are self-employed, including gig workers, freelancers, contractors, and consultants who now make up 45% of the U.S. workforce. If you’re a self-employed ...

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It's free, simple and secure. For the self-employed, health insurance premiums are deductible as an ordinary expense at tax time. Whether you purchase the policy in your name or have your business ...

The online economy has created many new opportunities for individuals to work independently of large firms. This leaves them more exposed, however, to economic risks and without the insurance benefits ...

Question: My son lives in Arizona and receives pension income from the Arizona Retirement System (ARS). He is 64 years old and is now single with no dependents. The ARS allows him to purchase health ...