Legislation

 Equality In Employer Health Insurance Plans Delayed

January 21, 2014 

Equality In Employer Health Insurance Plans Delayed

Unless you’ve been living under a rock the last few years, you’re well-aware that the massive health care legislation known informally as “Obamacare” by both its detractors and proponents remains the law of the land.

 As Healthcare Law Affects Insurance Rates, 401(k) Saving Drops

January 7, 2014 

As Healthcare Law Affects Insurance Rates, 401(k) Saving Drops

Tax deferred retirement savings accounts, especially 401(k)s, have long been a standard for American workers looking to ensure some savings and income during their retirement years. But the economy and recent changes to healthcare law and insurance premiums are having a negative effect on savings rates.

 Tips on Who Qualifies for Health Tax Credits

November 30, 2013 

Tips on Who Qualifies for Health Tax Credits

Health reform expanded Medicaid to those earning less than 138 percent of poverty level. To speed up the application process, Medicaid no longer asks for savings account statements and insurance policy values to determine eligibility.

 Virginia Medicaid Debate Uncertain

November 27, 2013 

Virginia Medicaid Debate Uncertain

Both sides still are coming to terms with the potential outcomes of the decision on whether to expand the state and federally funded program providing health care for people with low incomes. It could be years before the issue is resolved, said Del. R. Steven Landes, R-Weyers Cave, the vice chairman of a state panel…

 Tips to Navigate New Tax Laws, Changes to W-2 and 1099

October 21, 2013 

Tips to Navigate New Tax Laws, Changes to W-2 and 1099

Preparing for tax season is something individuals need to think about more than just once a year, especially since it seems that every year brings with it new changes related to W-2 and 1099 forms and reporting requirements. For Tax Year 2013, which most Americans will file by April 15, 2014, there are several important…

 Marijuana Helping to Grow Jobs in Maine

September 30, 2013 

Marijuana Helping to Grow Jobs in Maine

For 27 year-old Paul McCarrier, selling marijuana pays the bills and grows his career. But McCarrier doesn't meet clients on street corners or in dimly lit parking lots.

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