Four Financial Challenges Facing Older Adults
Friday, 18 August 2017
People of a certain age may recall that song that goes, “the future’s so bright, I gotta wear shades.” While many older adults remain optimistic in general, they may be worried that their financial future will be cloudier than expected. After a decade that disrupted careers and savings, Americans approaching retirement in the next ten...
- Published in Finance, Senior/Age Fearless
Why a Health Savings Account Can Make Cents for You
Thursday, 11 May 2017
We’ve all heard the saying, “A penny saved is a penny earned.” One way to increase your health care savings is by using a health savings account (HSA) to put money aside tax-free to pay for certain medical expenses. What is an HSA? An HSA is a type of savings account that lets you put...
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8 Home Gym Gear Essentials Under $50
Friday, 03 March 2017
Make any room in your house workout-ready Even if you love the gym, it’s not always easy to make your gym workouts happen. Your solution: bring the gym home with affordable gear. Working out at home is a great time-saver, whether you’re a stay-at-home parent, a professional who works from home, or someone who is...
SOS: Wallet-Friendly Wellness Foods
Friday, 03 March 2017
Shop for healthy ingredients that don’t overpromise. Chia seeds and coconut oil are buzzing on the blog-o-sphere, and your friends swear that almond milk is the new dairy milk. Are these ingredients really all that? “The problem with a lot of foods that start to become popular and highly touted: Research may not match the...
Save Money — Stay in-network!
Thursday, 28 July 2016
One of the best ways to get more value from your health plan is to use in-network providers: doctors, hospitals, and other health care providers that have a contract with your health insurance company. Watch this short video to learn how to find providers in your IBX network.
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How to Pay Your Health Insurance Monthly Premium
Thursday, 28 July 2016
Independence Blue Cross offers many convenient options for paying your monthly premium bill – e-Bill, mobile bill pay through the IBX app, pay by phone, your bank’s online bill pay, MoneyGram, and mailing a check. Get more details on your payment options at ibx4you.com/payment.
- Published in Finance