Ifeanyi Onubogu

Sep 28, 20266 min read

CMS cancelled Marketplace coverage for 760,000 people. Here's how to check yours before November 1.

CMS cancelled Marketplace coverage for more than 760,000 people at the end of August and paused new agent registrations for the 2027 season. Here's what happened, how to confirm your own plan is still in force, what to do if it isn't, and the question to ask anyone who offers to help you enroll this fall.

Finance

Sep 18, 202621 min read

The CLARITY Act failed. Your payment rail didn't.

The Senate blocked the CLARITY Act on September 15. The payment half of the digital-asset question was never in that bill: the GENIUS Act is already law, four in ten US merchants already take crypto at checkout, and USDC is a setting inside Shopify and PayPal. Then the SEC and CFTC spent the rest of the week opening the capital-formation half by rule. Here is what a US business owner should do now, and what to get ready for.

Aug 31, 20265 min read

The dental maximum you never get to spend

Every dental plan has an annual maximum, and on most plans your routine cleanings quietly spend it down before anything goes wrong. There is a plan design that stops that — and a second column in the benefit schedule that almost nobody reads before they buy.

Aug 31, 20267 min read

Open enrollment 2027: the two dates that decide your health coverage

November 1 opens the Marketplace window for 2027 coverage, and December 15 — the date almost nobody circles — is the deadline for coverage that starts January 1. Here's the calendar for HealthCare.gov states, the life events that may open the door early, and what a premium tax credit actually is.

Aug 28, 20267 min read

12 family money milestones to hit before year-end 2026 (in order)

A month-by-month checklist for parents — September through December — covering Trump Account contributions, 529 state deductions, the new federal benefits, year-end gifting, and the family tax moves most parents leave until April when April is too late.

Aug 28, 20267 min read

The year-round family protection checklist

Family protection isn't a thing you do once and cross off forever. Here's the year-round checklist — plus the life events that should quietly trigger a coverage review — framed as ongoing maintenance, not another chore.

Aug 28, 20266 min read

How much life insurance does a family actually need?

A plain-language framework for sizing life and disability coverage — income replacement, mortgage, childcare, education, and final expenses — plus term vs. permanent explained without the jargon. Build your own number, then check it in minutes.

Aug 28, 20266 min read

The coverage gap most families don't know they have

The life insurance you have through work was designed to be a foundation, not the whole house. Here's how to find the distance between what you have and what your family would actually lean on — and why that number is knowable in a few minutes.

Aug 28, 20266 min read

What happens in a Family Protection Review

A step-by-step walkthrough of the Family Protection Review — what we look at, how the unhurried process actually runs, and what you walk away with. Written so you know exactly what you're booking before you book it.

Aug 28, 20268 min read

5 family tax credits most parents miss in 2026 (and how to know if you qualify)

The Earned Income Credit goes unclaimed by eligible families every year. The Child + Dependent Care Credit gets missed on summer camp and after-school care. Here are the five most-commonly missed family credits in 2026, plus a quick self-check for each.

May 14, 20267 min read

5 federal moves that just rewrote your benefits playbook

Between April and May 2026, the Trump administration shipped four pro-business benefit rules and one executive order that materially change how small employers structure compensation. Here's the map.

Dec 20, 20258 min read

Nebraska Small Business Funding Programs

Updated December 2025: Nebraska offers funding programs for small businesses, but several have changed. The Small Business Assistance Act (SBAA) has been repealed, and Business Innovation Act programs are paused. Active programs include ImagiNE Nebraska Act tax credits, SSBCI loans and investments, Seed Investment Program, Microenterprise assistance, and all SBA loan programs. Use SourceLink Nebraska to find the right resources for your business.

How to Access Capital for Business Growth: A Guide for Entrepreneurs

Accessing capital is crucial for business growth, but navigating the various options can be challenging. This guide explores self-funding, bank loans, SBA loans, angel investors, crowdfunding, grants, and trade credit, providing entrepreneurs with a comprehensive overview to help choose the best strategy for their unique needs.

Sep 05, 20243 min read

Top 5 Financial Strategies Every Small Business Owner Should Know

Managing finances effectively is crucial for small business success. This blog post outlines the top five financial strategies every small business owner should know: maintaining a strong cash flow, separating personal and business finances, investing in the right insurance, building an emergency fund, and planning for retirement and succession. These strategies help ensure long-term stability and growth.

Insurance

How Disability Insurance Can Safeguard Your Business in Times of Crisis

Disability insurance is crucial for business owners, providing financial protection if you become unable to work due to illness or injury. It helps cover personal and business expenses, maintain operations, and protect your business's future. Learn how different types of disability insurance can safeguard your business during times of crisis and ensure continuity even when unexpected events occur.

Insurance

Life Insurance for Business Owners: A Crucial Component of Your Financial Plan

Life insurance is a critical tool for business owners, providing financial protection that extends beyond personal coverage. It safeguards your business, supports debt repayment, ensures continuity through key person protection, and facilitates succession planning. Learn how different types of life insurance policies can help protect your business, family, and legacy.

Insurance