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Introduction If you’re working as an independent contractor—freelancer, consultant, gig worker—you’ve likely experienced the flip side of freedom: there’s no employer-sponsored health plan waiting for you. You’re on your own….

INTRODUCTION — individual health insurance review $5,000 pitfall You open your inbox, click “Review plan,” and assume everything’s fine — same carrier, same premium range, same doctor listed. But the…

Introduction When most of us think about insurance, we keep our life protection and health care coverage in separate silos. We get a health insurance policy to cover doctor visits…

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(A practical, step-by-step guide for founders & HR leaders who want smarter benefits, lower spend, and happier teams — built for U.S. startups in 2025.) Healthcare costs keep rising, but…

Ever feel like you’re navigating tax law in the dark—as a self-employed professional, juggling health coverage options and wondering which premiums are deductible and how? You’re not alone. The good…