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Affordable health insurance alternatives when COBRA isn't an option

Dear Cheapskate: After 10 years at the same job, my husband was recently laid off. I’m a freelance writer. I work mainly from home so I can be with our 3-year-old son. We’ve always relied on my ... read more

When and isolved team up to offer alternatives to COBRA

Being let go from a job is painful. Losing an employer's financial contribution to the health insurance plan that came with it can make things much, much worse. There are multiple reasons someone ... read more

Everyday Cheapskate: No COBRA health insurance? No problem with these affordable alternatives

Dear Cheapskate: After 10 years at the same job, my husband was recently laid off. I’m a freelance writer. I work mainly from home so I can be with our 3-year-old son. We’ve always relied on my ... read more

Healthcare Before Medicare: Bridging the Coverage Gap

If you retire before you turn 65, you may be eligible to buy COBRA insurance coverage through your employer, though this may not be affordable. You can use any HSA funds you have to cover your ... read more

Mary Hunt: Affordable Health Insurance Alternatives When COBRA Isn’t an Option

Dear Cheapskate: After 10 years at the same job, my husband was recently laid off. I’m a freelance writer. I work mainly from home so I can be with our 3-year-old son. We’ve always relied on my ... read more