Quote from Brandonf:
When you get insurance, make sure to read the fine print. I thought I was very well covered and it turns out not so much. Part of the fine print was a lifetime coverage amount of $250,000 on any particular illness, and if something serious happens to you, you can go through that very quickly. I spent half of May, all of June and part of July in the hospital this year and spent nearly $400,000...so the bills can pile on very quickly. GET CATASTROPHIC COVERAGE.
Quote from runningman:
What are any of you independent traders doing for health insurance these days? Thanks!
Quote from joeyata1:
when you're young and in good health health insurance is no big deal. but once you get in your late 30's early 40's and have a wife and 2 kids it becomes a big issue of always switching carriers to avoid massive rate increases. the problem is at some pt you're get stuck with your carrier with a health issue and thats when you're screwed. i know guys that can't move carriers because of health problems getting hit with 30-50% yearly increases. so your premium with a family at age 40 could jump from $1k a month for good coverage to 2-3k a month fast. i'd recommend if possible that a spouse go work a 9 month job in the school system if possible. not only will you save potentially a million or more over 20 years but you'll ahve peace of mond with great coverage that won't be dropped. jsut something to think of

Quote from volente_00:
You sound like a insurance salesman!
36k a year for insurance is peanuts for a trader making 7 figures.
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