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Open Enrollment for 2019 Health Insurance Plans ends December 15th!
Read More Michigan residents should know that there is still time to participate in the 2019 enrollment for healthcare coverage. Open enrollment started on November 1 and runs through December 15, 2018. However, those seeking insurance coverage should act quickly because unless they sign up for plans by the end of open enrollment, they will not have access to coverage unless they qualify for a Special Enrollment Period.
Read More The holidays are upon us! And with the holidays comes the fun tradition of holiday shopping! Just as you should plan when shopping, you should also plan of when dealing with finances. Although Financial Literacy month isn’t until next year, we wanted to get a head start by celebrating Canada’s Financial Literacy month, November! Before meeting with your financial planner, check out these 4 must know financial terms:
Read More Whether you need short term coverage, a long-term policy, disability insurance, supplemental insurance, or any other type of coverage, Plan IV can find a plan that perfectly fits your budget, needs, and lifestyle.
Read More The insurance professionals at Plan IV keep up with changes in the healthcare industry, and we are here to help Millennials find the best and most affordable healthcare coverage.
Read More You are nearing the average retirement age and each day it becomes closer and closer. The question is, are you ready to retire? Check out these 5 signs you’re ready to retire.
Read More Your journey to financial fitness begins with just one step ...
Read More Those last few years, months, and weeks before retirement can be both exciting and terrifying. You’ve worked all this time to prepare, and now it’s finally time to make it happen. We call it “go time” when talking with our clients. Among other things, it’s time to stop focusing on taking care of your children and everybody else and instead make sure you have everything in place for yourself.
Read More TradeFirst can help you get the best dental and vision insurance plans possible for YOUR family. Trust us with your insurance selection, and we can save you money while giving you the peace of mind that comes from knowing that your family’s needs are covered.
Read More Although it’s just mid August , storefronts and businesses are beginning to advertise what some kids dread, and others cherish, back to school time. In a report from Huntington Bank Backpack Index, school supplies have increased a whopping 88% since 2007. With this statistic, here are 3 tips to consider for this back to school season.
Read More Are you planning to get away from the normal this summer? According to AAA, so is about 35% of Americans. With vacation season in its prime, businesses everywhere are hiking prices and fees in anticipation for a busy season. With this, here are 5 quick tips to save money on your summer travel
Read More Plan IV can provide you with the best, most comprehensive, and most affordable travel insurance on the market. In addition to temporary health insurance, health insurance, supplemental health insurance, and Medicare supplement plans, this is just one more convenient service that we offer Michigan residents.
Read More For the 3rd year in a row we've been given the Best of Troy Award for Insurance Agency!
Read More Happy Half Year! Time flies and first 6 months of 2018 are already here and gone! With the second half of the year fast approaching, it’s important to know how your finances are stacking up compared to your goals when the year began. What better way to that then to check out these quick tips for a mid-year financial check-up:
Read More Because of the Equifax breach and the fact that these types of large-scale breaches are more common than ever, Michigan consumers must protect themselves against identity theft. Fortunately, your local insurance provider, Plan IV offers the very best in identity theft protection through Legal Shield.
Read More The one incident that could change your entire future.
Provided by Thomas Miszcak
Read More So, what are Millennials looking for when choosing their perfect companies? Studies indicate that they want flexibility, competitive salaries, and insurance packages that are tailored to their unique needs. Get the most competitive and affordable employee benefits packages from Plan IV Health.
Read More Retirement on your mind? Whether you are on the brink of retiring or already there, you want to make sure you saved and protected your assets to ensure you’ll have income to exceed your retirement dreams. 65 years of hard work should not go to waste which is why it is crucial you make sure you are planning for retirement that may be 30 years or longer!
Read More New Medicare cards are in the mail. Medicare is removing Social Security numbers to
help protect cardholders’ identities. The new cards are being mailed in phases
beginning this month, with all new cards issued by April 2019. Visit medicare.gov to find
out when you can expect to receive your new card.
Read More Are you on the verge of retirement? Then you are probably asking yourself when you should stop working and how long after that do you take Social Security benefits? While your first thought may be to take both as soon as you are able, the reality is a little more complicated.
Read More Many Americans look forward to their retirement years; however, if you’re not prepared, it can also be financially stressful. When it comes to retirement, most Baby Boomers are unsure if they’ve saved enough and are concerned about running out of money.
Read More You may already be retired or you’re just starting to plan for it; either way, this is the time for making New Year’s resolutions toward your financial goals.
Read More One of the biggest stressors of the holiday season can be money or more specifically, not having enough to purchase the presents we think we should..
Read More Plan IV has won a Best of Troy Award for 2017 for Insurance Agency! That's 2 years in a row!!
Read More National Association of Health Underwriters' Statement on Today's Executive Order
Read More As you near retirement, you’re probably looking forward to the laid-back lifestyle it can offer. But there can also be some snags that could cause you to run into financial trouble later in life. Here are three retirement pitfalls you should try to avoid.
Read More When you need immediate answers to tough HR questions, where do you go? The web? Business Colleagues? Your attorney or HR consultant?
Read More Plan IV Corporation is proud to meet your organization’s health insurance needs and we’re continually seeking new ways to deliver even greater value to you. With that in mind, Plan IV Corporation has partnered with PrimePay – one of the nation’s leading payroll and business service firms – to offer a suite of integrated HR, benefits and payroll processes to our clients.
With these services, Plan IV Corporation can become your one-stop source for a full range of insurance, HR, benefits and payroll needs. By working with Plan IV Corporation and PrimePay, you can optimize the speed, efficiency and accuracy of your HR, payroll and benefits administration processes.
Read More The most important part of buying life insurance is determining how much you need. Since everyone’s financial circumstances and goals are different, there is no rule of thumb to tell you how much to buy.
Read More One of the biggest concerns of preretirees and retirees is income. This makes a lot of sense when you consider that all your savings essentially breaks down to an annual income you need to have to live comfortably during your retirement years. One of the options many seniors explore when trying to secure their retirement income is a fixed index annuity.
Read More Life after retirement is full of changes and challenges, not the least of which is trying to understand how taxes will impact your income and deductions in retirement. Many wonder how big their tax bill will be in retirement and how long their retirement will last.
Read More Here is a quick summary of the key provisions of the American Health Care Act, that has been introduced to replace the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare).
Read More Why do people really buy life insurance? For most it comes down to love. They love someone and want to make sure their family or loved ones wouldn’t suffer financially if something happened to them.
A life insurance policy is the ultimate gift of love. It’s less expensive than many other standard gifts like jewelry, yet provides a tremendous value that your family will need, should they lose you.
Read More Information on President Trump's executive order regarding the Affordable Care Act.
Read More Obamacare Jan. 1st effective date extended!
Read More Don't forget Thursday (Dec. 15) is the last day to get a January 1st effective date for ALL individual health insurance plans. If you haven't enrolled for next year yet, give us a call (248) 689-4910.
Read More 5 Things You Need To Know About Long-Term Care Insurance
Read More Our Office will be closed for the holiday: Thursday Nov. 24th and Friday Nov. 25th.
We will be back for normal office hours on Monday!
Have a great holiday!
Read More Open Enrollment is in full swing!
Begins November 1st and remains open through January 31st .
Read More Obamacare Open Enrollment Starts on Tuesday!
Read More If you currently don't have a health insruance plan, keep an eye out for this letter from the IRS (see article below)...
Read More Plan IV has been selected for the 2016 Best of Troy Awards for Insurance Agency. 🎉🏆
Read More Special Enrollment Period for Individual Health Insurance
Read More The Newsletter is written to help you with retirement matters. If you have questions or would like to review your retirement plans, please get in touch if I can be of assistance.
Read More By attending this webinar, you’ll learn about some common “insurance myths” and how they may affect your retirement planning.
Read More June is Annuity Awareness Month: the age-old question and worry from our clients never stops: "what happens if I live longer than my money lasts?" Below is a simplistic way to explain these insurance products and their functionality inside of a retirement income strategy.
Read More Learn how life insurance can help protect against market downturns! Click the link to watch a quick YouTube Video
Read More We are looking to add an insurance sales representative to our team.
Read More Retirement Planning at Every Age:
What should you be doing right now?
Read More In case you missed the email.. check out this months newsletter!
Read More Life without Life Insurance
Thursday, April 21, 2016
Starting at 3 pm and running continuously thereafter
Read More February's Safe Money Advisory Newsletter- "What you Need to Know About Your Income Taxes"
Read More What You Need to Know about Changes to Your Social Security Benefits
Read More This month's newsletter, "What you need to know about changes to your Social Security Benefits" is now available. Just click the link below to access.
Read More What to Consider when Gifting Assets
Read More Six Essential End-of-Year Financial Planning Moves
Read More Six Essential End-of-Year Financial Planning Moves
Read More Four Surprising Retirement Income Strategies
Read More 10 minute Webinar on the benefit of insurance, no matter what your age
Read More Safe Money Advisory Newsletter - The value of Life Insurance through the years
Read More Health Plus is making changes for to their plans for 2016
Read More A free Internet Seminar on the Five Essentials of Social Security Benefits.
Read More This month's newsletter touches on the five essentials of social security benefits.
Read More July's Safe Money Advisory Newsletter
Read More A quick 10 minute Webinar on Removing Financial Burden with Life Insurance.
Read More The Newsletter is written to help you with retirement matters. If you have questions or would like to review your retirement plans, please get in touch if I can be of assistance.
Read More Starting Thursday, May 21, 2015 starting at 3 pm and running continuously thereafter.
This 10 minute webinar on retirement planning and the steps to get started can be viewed anonymously from any computer. Just click the link below to get started.
Read More Here’s this month's issue of our Safe Money Advisory Newsletter. Just click on the link to access.
Read More A Free Internet Seminar ~ "2014 Tax changes you should know"
Starting Thursday, April 16,2015 at 3 pm & running continuously thereafter.
Read More Here's April's issue of Safe Money Advisory Newsletter: 2014 Tax Changes You Should Know
Read More The Gift of Love, the Gift of Life Insurance.
Read More The Obamacare open enrollment period comes to a close at Midnight on Sunday, February 15th.
Read More February 15th is the deadline to enroll in an Individual Health Insurance plan. It's not to late to get health coverage for 2015.
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