When you get married, there’s an array of things that change for you and your spouse. You now address each other as husband and wife, you come home a little earlier from work to see your companion, and you spend time making plans for the future together. Additionally, maybe you have moved into your spouse’s apartment or home, or perhaps you are considering buying a new home together. No matter what your future plans look like, marriage will undoubtedly impact your finances. Below we have broken down five financial changes that newlyweds should be prepared for.

More than a year has passed since the full rollout of the Affordable Care Act, but myriad questions and concerns about the legislation are still resonating throughout the nation. In fact, analytics show that there are roughly 14,800 monthly Google searches for the query “Affordable Care Act” in the state of Texas alone. One question on the minds of many is, “Is the Affordable Care Act even ‘affordable’ at all?”

Not only does the month of May host many important holidays including Mother’s Day and Memorial Day, but it is also Disability Insurance Awareness Month. Even though disability isn’t a pleasant topic, it’s unfortunately a very real issue — one that everyone should be aware of. The truth is, a disability can happen to anyone. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), over 1 billion people, which makes up 15% of the world’s population, have some form of disability.

Like most, you probably think your chances of becoming disabled from an illness or injury is small. However, if you consider that 1 in 4 people will become disabled during their working career, the chances of you or someone you know becoming disabled may be more likely than you expect. 

Since May is Disability Insurance Awareness Month, we have created this compelling infographic to help you understand the true facts about disability. Learn the top leading causes of a disability, how much a disability can cost you, and your options for coverage. 

With 800,000 strokes occurring in the United States each year according to the CDC, it’s quite necessary to dedicate an entire month to stroke awareness and education. In fact, a stroke occurs every 40 seconds in the U.S., earning it the fifth spot in leading causes of death.

Travel insurance may sound like another type of insurance you don't really need, similar to extended warranties and rental car insurance. In reality, though, investing in travel insurance may prove to be well worth the spend. Let's take a look at 5 compelling reasons why you may want to get travel insurance before your trip.