Denise Okafor
10 guides
Denise covers the wider landscape of support programs - counseling, caregiving help, disability services, retirement transitions - that people often don't realize exist until they need them. She writes to help someone see the shape of what's out there before they dive into any one direction.
New Baby & Growing FamilyBringing a Baby Home From the NICU: Coverage Questions to Ask
A short list of what to check into when your baby's homecoming comes with ongoing medical needs.
6 min read
Job Loss & Income ChangeLost Your Job and Your Health Coverage: Where to Start Looking
When a layoff takes your insurance with it, this is the shortlist of coverage categories to check first.
6 min read
Turning 65 & Medicare AgeTurning 65 This Year: What Changes in Your Coverage Options
A look at which coverage categories shift once you hit 65, before you compare plans.
6 min read
Turning 65 & Medicare AgeTurning 65 While on a Spouse’s Health Plan: What Changes
If you've been covered under a spouse's plan, turning 65 raises a different set of questions.
5 min read
Illness, Injury & DisabilityRecovering From Surgery: What to Check Into Beyond Medical Bills
Recovery time affects income and coverage too - here's what else is worth checking into.
6 min read
Loss of a Loved OneLosing a Parent: What to Check Into Beyond the Funeral
After the funeral, a handful of practical categories are worth putting on your list.
6 min read
Divorce & Household SplitGetting Divorced: What to Recheck on Coverage and Income
Divorce changes more than your address - here's a short list of what to recheck first.
6 min read
Divorce & Household SplitDivorce and Housing: What to Reconsider About Where You Live
Divorce often means rethinking housing costs and stability - here's what to put on the list.
6 min read
Housing Changes & InstabilityLosing Your Housing Unexpectedly: Where to Start Looking
Sudden housing loss is overwhelming - this is a calm starting point for what to check into.
6 min read
Caregiving for Aging ParentsA Parent Moving In With You: What to Look Into First
A parent moving in changes your household and your options - here's where to start.
6 min read
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