Kate Dore

Personal Finance Writer

Kate Dore is a Nashville-based freelance personal finance writer and Candidate for Certified Financial Planner™ Certification. She teaches financial literacy with Junior Achievement and serves as Director of Public Relations for the Financial Planning Association of Middle Tennessee. Her work has been published in Business Insider, Financial Planning Magazine, and Simple Money Magazine.

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Financial Health

Common Health Care Expenses: The Cost of Pink Eye

  • 2 min read

Pink eye can be an uncomfortable problem to deal with, especially when the infection spreads to both eyes. Fortunately, pink eye is common and it may be easy to treat the symptoms. Here are some of the basics to know—including how much it costs to treat and how to save money on these expenses.

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Financial Health

What is a W-2 form and why do I need it to file my taxes?

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For most people, tax season is filled with endless amounts of paperwork. You may have to track down tax forms from your employer, retirement accounts, health savings accounts, and it can be difficult to stay on top of everything you need. If you're a full-time employee, you should receive a Wage and Tax Statement—also known as a W-2—sometime in January or February. Here's a closer look at the purpose of this form and why it matters when you are filing your taxes.

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Healthcare

Average Health Insurance Costs for a Newly Married Couple in 2020

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There are many big decisions to make as newlyweds. As you combine lives, you will have to make choices about your home, finances, and your family. You will also have to plan for healthcare—including your health insurance options. There are several things to consider before signing up for a plan, though. Here's what you and your new family need to know to make the right choices.

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2020 HSA Contribution Limits

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For those of you who want the quick answer: the HSA contribution limits for 2020 are $3,550 for an individual and $7,100 for a family. If you are 55 or older your catch-up contributions are limited to an extra $1,000 a year. If you are a bit confused about what an HSA is, it stands for…

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#1 HSA Provider

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We are excited to share with you, that Lively is now the #1 rated HSA Provider on HSASearch.com (A Devenir company). We want to thank the many customers who took the time to review our HSA offering and give us such a high rating.