From the monthly archives: February 2017
As more and more Americans hold nontraditional jobs that don’t have benefits attached — think freelance graphic designers or Uber drivers — cities and states are exploring ways to ensure those workers still have access to workers’ compensation, unemployment insurance, and other support such as help paying for health insurance.
Think tanks and some tech and labor leaders have called for truly “portable” accounts that travel with the worker no matter how he or she earns money. Washington state Rep. Jessyn Farrell, a Democrat, proposed a bill last week that takes a first step toward a more flexible, inclusive benefit system. Continue reading
Last month President Trump signed and executive order to minimize the financial burden of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Today what is being proposed as possible changes to the Affordable Care Act have become a hot topic in the news. While nothing has changed YET changes seem to be imminent. Currently this is what is being discussed by our government as changes to possibly go before congress. Continue reading
Here are steps to get your financial situation in shape, whether you are closing in on retirement or just starting out. Continue reading
Automobile insurance is in place to protect those on the road. As Americans continue to take their eyes off of the road, a new danger has been rising over the years since technology became a huge part of our everyday lives. Now our wallets are going to start paying the price for something that has become somewhat of an epidemic. Cell phones, Smart Phones, Tablets and computers are now readily available on the go and the risk is HUGE! Continue reading
A bill moved forward Tuesday that would limit permanent total disability workers compensation benefits paid to Arkansas workers. Continue reading
Nevada Insurance Commissioner Barbara D. Richardson has approved an average 10.7% decrease in voluntary workers compensation loss costs for the state, effective March 1. Continue reading
WASHINGTON — Michael Schwarz is a self-employed business owner who buys his own health insurance. Subsidized coverage through “Obamacare” offers protection from life’s unpredictable changes and freedom to pursue his vocation, he says. Continue reading
The U.S. Department of Transportation recently designated 10 “proving grounds” to encourage safe testing of automated vehicle technologies. Continue reading
