Brenna Swanston is a writer, editor, and journalist covering insurance and education, among other topics. Her bylines include Forbes Advisor, USA Today, Jerry, and Queen City Nerve.

Brenna Swanston
Felons can get Medicaid as long as they meet their state’s eligibility standards. Learn how to apply for coverage with a felony conviction.
If you want a simple, tax-free loan, consider borrowing against your life insurance policy. Learn the pros and cons of borrowing against life insurance.
There are several ways to find out if a loved one had a life insurance policy. Learn how to recover a lost policy.
The Medicare Supplement free look period lets you try out a new Medigap plan for 30 days. Learn how to use the Medigap free look period.
Missing your Medicare enrollment period may subject you to a Medicare late enrollment penalty. Learn how to avoid penalties and what to do if you’ve already incurred one.
Original Medicare covers medically necessary emergency transportation. Learn how to find affordable transit through Medicare and other providers.
A family income rider provides a death benefit in monthly installments. Learn whether a this type of rider is right for you.
Individual health insurance tends to cost more per person than family health plans. Learn how to save on healthcare as a single policyholder.
Homeowners insurance should pay for window damage caused by covered perils. Learn how to file a broken window claim.
Medicare covers medically necessary inpatient rehabilitation services. Explore the terms of Medicare’s rehab coverage, including out-of-pocket costs.
Read to learn more about deductibles and out-of-pocket costs, and what you’ll really pay for when it comes to health insurance.
Medicare does not pay for assisted living. Learn which insurance covers this expense and other strategies for paying for assisted living.