
Access to healthcare is how easy or difficult it may be to receive the care. If rates or out-of-pocket expenses are high, your cost of living will increase. Affordability is generally measured by the rates set for insurance coverage in a state, as well as the out-of-pocket expenses that need to be paid by you when receiving the care. The ability to afford healthcare as well as the ability to access care are key indicators of how much you will be paying for this important resource if you move to another state. Healthcare costs make up a significant part of the cost of living. She's always interested in research, charts, and people: new and interesting research, compelling charts and other visuals, and people who are willing to share the details of their impressive financial accomplishments and strategies.California is ranked number 23 out of all states in overall healthcare access and affordability. In September 2016, she helped launch Insider Netherlands in Amsterdam.

The Better Capitalism initiative, in which we examine how companies create long-term value for shareholders.Master Your Money, a year-long guide for millennials on how to take control of their finances.Her teams at Insider have tackled projects including:

Before joining the company in March 2014, she was the associate editor at LearnVest, covering personal and behavioral finance. Previously at Insider, she oversaw teams including Strategy, Careers, Executive Life, and Personal Finance. For 2021, she is a member of the Insider Committe, a cross-team focus group working on making Insider an even better place to work. She holds the Certified Financial Education Instructor (CFEI) certification issued by the National Financial Educators Council. Libby Kane, CFEI, is the Executive Editor for Personal Finance Insider, Insider's personal finance section that incorporates affiliate and commerce partnerships into the news, insights, and advice about money Insider readers already know and love.
