tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8529580665294663953.post1842705969409397781..comments2023-10-27T04:26:57.609-07:00Comments on InvestorCentric: Unemployment Rate Rises To 8.5 PercentNuWire Investorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02512928198926080436noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8529580665294663953.post-13859075083087275842009-04-03T20:56:00.000-07:002009-04-03T20:56:00.000-07:00With the unemployment rate now at 8.5 percent, the...With the unemployment rate now at 8.5 percent, the highest level since 1983, maintaining health insurance is a concern for many. The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act that became effective March 1, 2009, includes a subsidy for involuntarily terminated workers to maintain their group coverage through COBRA or state continuation. But maintaining group coverage isn’t the only option, and sometimes not the best option. Those who don’t need all the benefits their specific group plan offers may find that an individual plan, tailored to their needs, is a more affordable option that better fits their new budget. http://www.BenefitStudio.comJeff Breazilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12520258419389487263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8529580665294663953.post-62032308592817975342009-04-03T13:33:00.000-07:002009-04-03T13:33:00.000-07:00It makes me sad that while this is happening, Jim ...It makes me sad that while this is happening, Jim Cramer, CNBC in general all business pundits left and right all seem to be talking about how the recession is over and now is the time to get back into the market. It's like a mirage...they're looking so hard for a recovery, they're inventing one in their minds.Christianhttp://myonehundredthings.comnoreply@blogger.com