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How Military Families Are Winning the Financial Game

March 24, 2025March 23, 2025 Tate Ellison

Military Families Prove Financial Resilience Amid Economic Pressures Military families have quietly written one of the most compelling financial success stories of recent years. While inflation and economic uncertainty have challenged households across the nation, military families have not only endured but thrived. Recent data from the USAA Military Financial Wellbeing Index reveals an impressive 19% increase in savings and a 23% reduction in credit card balances among military members between 2019 and 2023. If these numbers make you sit up and take notice, you aren’t alone. There’s a lot…

Pet Insurance Fraud in the US: A Growing Problem Impacting Policyholders and Pets

March 21, 2025March 21, 2025 G. Turner

Pet insurance, once a trusted safety net for unexpected vet bills, is now facing an unsettling challenge in the United States. Fraud within the industry is on the rise, and its implications stretch far beyond the perpetrators and insurers. With insurance fraud costing Americans $308.6 billion annually—that’s $932 for every single person in the US each year—we’re not talking about pocket change. Fraudulent pet insurance claims, in particular, are compounding industry challenges and hitting honest pet owners where it hurts most—in their wallets and their trust. From exaggerated claims to…

Assisted Living Advantages for Independent Seniors

March 9, 2025March 9, 2025 Guest Author

assisted living facilities and what you need to know

Assisted Living Advantages for Independent Seniors: Balancing Support and Freedom For many seniors, the idea of transitioning into an assisted living community can feel like a compromise between independence and the need for support. At Columbia Cottage in Pennsylvania, we believe that assisted living isn’t about sacrificing your independence; it’s about enhancing it. In fact, one of the greatest assisted living advantages is the ability to balance a vibrant, independent lifestyle with the security and personalized care that ensures your well-being. In this post, we explore how assisted living communities…

Protect Your ‘Yes’ – The Financial Must-Have for Valentine’s Engagements

February 14, 2025February 13, 2025 Angela Linders

The Love Economy: Why Valentine’s Day Proposals Call for Ring Insurance Valentine’s Day, known as the celebration of love, has also become one of the most popular days of the year for engagements. Each February 14th, millions of couples take the next step in their relationship, making grand romantic gestures to symbolize their commitment. But alongside romance comes the practical side of this joyous occasion—protecting the sentimental and financial investment made in engagement rings. Love in Numbers: Valentine’s Day Engagement Statistics An estimated 6 million people get engaged on Valentine’s…

Building Bridges in Healthcare and Insurance: How Collaboration Lowers Costs and Improves Care

February 12, 2025February 11, 2025 Guest Author

Sharing Expertise for Better Coverage and Outcomes Healthcare and insurance are deeply connected—both fields thrive on teamwork. When doctors, nurses, insurers, and pharmacists align their efforts, patients benefit from smoother care and fewer financial surprises. By combining clinical expertise with insurance knowledge, professionals create a system focused on cost-effective, high-quality outcomes. Insurance providers play a key role here. Whether connecting patients with in-network specialists or ensuring treatments align with coverage plans, collaboration helps avoid unexpected bills. Imagine a collaborating doctor working with insurers to pre-approve a surgery or medication. This…

From Tweets to Trends: Protect Yourself from Social Media Cancellation

February 4, 2025February 3, 2025 Nordstrom

New Insurance Policy Offers Coverage for Social Media “Cancellation” The concept of cancel culture has burrowed into modern life, leaving many worrying about how quickly an online misstep—or even a baseless rumor—can upend careers, relationships, and financial security. Now, a London-based insurance firm, Samphire Risk, is stepping in with a unique solution aimed at helping individuals manage and recover from the fallout of being “canceled.” This new policy, aptly named “Preempt,” provides resources and support for navigating a reputational storm rather than traditional financial reimbursement. What Is “Cancellation Insurance”? Cancellation…

The $11,000 Trip Trend: How Gen Z Is Spending More to See the World

January 31, 2025January 31, 2025 H. Cutner

Gen Z’s Growing Travel Influence Travel habits are evolving at a lightning pace, thanks in large part to the emergence of Gen Z as a powerhouse within the travel landscape. Berkshire Hathaway Travel Protection’s 2025 State of Travel Insurance Report sheds light on this trend, revealing that Gen Z is not only traveling more but also spending more on travel than any other group. Beyond just their wanderlust, this generation is also reshaping the travel insurance market, as they increasingly see value in protecting their travel investments. The Rise of…