Primer on the UAL Pilot Retiree Health Account (RHA)
The Retiree Health Account (RHA) is a very unique benefit that United provides to its pilots. It is funded by employer contributions on a pre-tax basis and designed to pay for medical expenses, tax-free, after retirement or separation of service. When used properly, the RHA can be a key part of a pilot’s retirement plan. […]
Read moreSorry, You’re Biased Toward Your Own Money. Here’s What We Can Do About It
In one way or another, we all have a complex relationship with our own money. Because of that, it’s hard to be rational all the time in how we use it. But where do our behavioral biases come from, and what can we do to counteract them? We explore these questions below. Emotions Lead to […]
Read moreInflation in 2021: What Investors Need to Know
Following a year of economic instability, it appears that many of us are turning our attention to something that’s been around for decades, but has recently piqued national interest – inflation. In fact, a recent study found that people are Googling the word “inflation” at a rapid rate, with a peak not seen since 2008.1 […]
Read moreWill Taking a COVID-19 Vaccine Void Your Life Insurance?
Recently, there has been a lot of chatter on social media about COVID-19 vaccines and life insurance. The conjecture is: if you get a vaccine and pass away as a result, your life insurance policy will be void and your beneficiaries will get nothing. This seems to come from the idea that if you die […]
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