The “affordable” part of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) comes in the form of tax subsidies based on an individual’s or household’s income. And those subsidies can be significant, even for individuals whose income are up to the 400% above the national poverty line. The Kaiser Family Foundation has created this calculator to illustrate health insurance premiums and subsidies for people purchasing insurance on their own in new health insurance exchanges (or “Marketplaces”). Beginning in October 2013, middle-income people under age 65, who are not eligible for coverage through their employer, Medicaid or Medicare, can apply for tax credit subsidies available through state-based exchanges.
Business Ideas
Champing: An Inspired Idea for a Small Town or Rural Business
A heavenly tourism-related business idea that is like camping in a church.
Explainer
After a Decade of Strong Growth, Craft Beer Shows Signs of Growth Rate Slowing
The rate of U.S. craft beer sales growth slowed in 2016. But there’s no reason yet for craft brewers to be crying in their beer.
Advice
How Does Your Small Business’ Cybersecurity Measure Up to This Checklist From the FCC? | 2017
It is time for you to compare the cybersecurity steps you should take vs. what you’re actually doing.
Research
Gallup: Most Employees Who Work Varying Hours Like Their Schedules | 2017
According to Gallup, the majority of employees who work variable hours each week report no problems or financial hardship with the variable hours.
Feature
How Supporting Small Businesses, Not Recruiting Giant Plants, Turned Around This Small Town
Perry County, Tenn., had the highest unemployment in the state until they started recruiting small businesses.
Trend
Your Company is Probably Spending Way Too Much on Administrative Tasks | 2017
Administrative costs at a small business can represent up to 17% of total labor costs.