Author: Genworth
Be Self-Employed & Smart: Know Your Insurance Options
Congratulations! You are one of the estimated 42 million Americans who has managed to escape the corporate treadmill and have found success in a partnership or sole proprietorship, or perhaps even as a contractor or freelancer. You’ve found that there are plenty of perks being your own boss and havingRead More
How to Teach Your Kids About Managing Finances
It’s difficult enough to stay on top of your own finances – to constantly pay bills, mortgages, car payments, insurance payments, groceries, health care, and other personal expenses all while trying to save and invest along the way. Sometimes you can adopt a tunnel-vision mentality, plowing through the list ofRead More
From Careerist to Caregiver: Raising Children with Special Needs
When I got pregnant with my first child, I was determined to be an amazing parent while still maintaining a fulfilling career. After all, with a child on the way, my income would be vital. My plan was to take three months off and then get a nanny part-time. Fortunately,Read More
What You Must Know Before You Invest in Life Insurance
Editor’s Note: Information contributed by Genworth Financial. My husband and I have just had our first child. All of a sudden we find ourselves catapulted into the unknown, from the micro to the macro. Everything is new to us from the diapers, to the (lack of) sleep schedule, to theRead More
Long-term Care: What Are the Options?
Editor’s note: Information contributed by Genworth Financial. I recently wrote about the benefits of opting into Long-Term Care Insurance (LTCI) plans for both the employer and employees. While long-term care can seem like something in the distant future and might not rank among the top five things that must be takenRead More
LTC Plans — Benefits for Employers and Employees
Editor’s Note: Information contributed by Genworth Financial. Did you know that at least 70% of people over age 65 will require some long-term care and 40% of people under age 65 already require long-term care? LTC costs are increasing beyond the rate of inflation – at a rate of aboutRead More