If you’re self-employed, being unwell or in pain and waiting for hospital treatment could lead to a loss of earnings for your business if you can’t work – a double whammy. That’s where private medical ...

There are now over 72 million Americans who are self-employed, including gig workers, freelancers, contractors, and consultants who now make up 45% of the U.S. workforce. If you’re a self-employed ...

Being self-employed gives you the freedom and flexibility to be your own boss. However, one major drawback of being your own boss is securing your own affordable health insurance. We all know that our ...

Question: My son lives in Arizona and receives pension income from the Arizona Retirement System (ARS). He is 64 years old and is now single with no dependents. The ARS allows him to purchase health ...

The stakes are high during open enrollment for Americans who are freelancers, consultants, independent contractors and other self-employed individuals. If you need to buy individual or family health ...

A few months ago, in response to a question from a reader, I discussed the deduction of health care premiums. I received many responses, and several readers raised issues related to this deduction.

Today’s work climate is geared toward freelance jobs, which makes it especially important for self-employed people to know how to arrange for their financial needs. One major fear among sole ...

When you file your tax return, you can minimize your tax liability through common tax deductions like student loan interest, mortgage interest and charitable donations. But are medical premiums tax ...

If you’re a freelancer or entrepreneur, or thinking about becoming one, it’s vital to protect yourself and your business. Here are the top disability insurance providers for self-employed workers: ...