Author Archives: Tom Murphy

5 questions to ask about Medicare Advantage plans

Time is running short for Medicare Advantage customers who still need to sort through the smorgasbord of coverage options available for next year.
The annual open enrollment period ends Dec. 7 for these privately run versions of the government’s Medicare program for seniors and the disabled. Read More

Tips for insuring a safe and healthy trip abroad

If you’re planning a trip to Europe or an exotic vacation this summer you’ll be investing a lot of time and money. So what happens if something goes wrong? Read More

Questions to consider on long-term care coverage

The market for long-term care insurance grew even more foreboding for some consumers last year when big insurers announced sizeable premium hikes.

Insurers that provide coverage for a nursing home stay, adult day care or a home health aide have seen higher-than expected claims at the same time their ability to grow a cash cushion has been hampered by low interest rates. Because of the squeeze, MetLife Inc. recently stopped selling coverage…read more Read More