Personal finance articles on insurance-related topics from health insurance to renters insurance to business liability insurance for the solepreneur.
It’s that time of year again. You’re seeing notices or getting emails from human resources talking about the upcoming Open Enrollment period and the need to make some healthcare decisions. There’s information for a variety of different insurance plans and their costs available for your…
You’re busy researching your next big vacation. As you look at all your options, you notice suggestions to buy travel insurance on most trip summary pages. When you consider what you’re going to spend on a trip, coverage might make sense. This trip will cost…
Storms such as Hurricane Katrina, Hurricane Harvey, and Hurricane Imelda are happening with greater frequency and greater intensity every year. The World Health Organization lists floods as the #1 natural disaster in the world. The NOAA, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicts that the…
Have you ever taken a cross-country trip without a second thought about a potential health emergency? What about when traveling abroad? Most of us assume our health insurance fully covers an emergency when we are away from home, but medical coverage varies by provider. If…
Homeowners insurance is designed to protect you against the high cost of property damage. But just because you have home insurance doesn’t mean you have protection from all disasters and mishaps. For example, most homeowners insurance doesn’t cover flooding. Yet flood damage in the U.S….
One of the biggest concerns those self-employed, unemployed, or early retired have is how to pay for healthcare. According to EHealth, the average non-subsidized healthcare plan for a family of four was $1437 per month in 2020. And that is just the cost of premiums!…
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Each year, one of every 20 households file insurance claims due to theft, fire, wind, and water damage. In 2019, losses from natural disasters topped $25 billion, and 2020 is shaping up to outpace that number. It’s not something anyone likes to think about, but…
It seems like just yesterday your teenager was in a children’s car seat. But now your teen is ready to borrow the keys. You might have mixed emotions about them getting behind the wheel. But you’re definitely concerned about the cost of adding your new…
When signing up for benefits at a new employer or during a health plan or open enrollment period at your workplace, you’ll learn about insurance plans, retirement savings accounts, and other employee benefits you’re eligible for. Human resource representatives describe different health care plans, monthly…
When you’re working on getting your financial house in order, it can be overwhelming to consider all the different insurance products you can (and sometimes are required to) purchase. To protect your financial future there’s insurance for your: Health Life Disability Vehicle Home Cell phone…
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If you have a love-hate relationship with insurance, you’re not alone. You love the peace of mind and protection insurance provides but hate seeing premium payments leave your bank account. Buying health, auto, disability, or homeowners/renter’s insurance helps protect you from being financially devastated by…
In the past decade, technology solutions helping consumers save money have expanded into numerous industries, including cars, homes, and health insurance. Many Americans now demand tech-based ways to reduce costs, and they’re willing to switch companies to get them. As a response, insurance companies are…
It feels like there’s an insurance product for just about every element of the human experience. After all, you can insure your health, your home, your car, your ability to work, and even your life. While some coverage is compulsory, at the end of the…
The biggest purchase of your life is your house. Whether you’re preparing to close on a house or looking at a renewal bill for your current home’s insurance, you might have questions about homeowners insurance coverage and its cost. Frequently asked home insurance policy questions…
If you drive an older vehicle, you’ve probably wondered what insurance you really need and how you can save money on it. You don’t want to spend more than you need to when insuring an older car. At the same time, you want to make…
You finally decided to start freelancing or start your own business. You know there’s a lot to consider when launching your gig. You’ve already chosen the right business structure, registered your business, opened a bank account and obtained a designated credit card for your business,…
Once you’ve decided renting is the best decision for you, and after you’ve paid a security deposit and the first month’s rent – along with all of the other costs related to moving – you might question if you need renters insurance. Though the numbers…
You work hard to ensure you’re covering all your financial bases. Homeowner insurance – check. Car insurance – check. Health insurance – check. And now someone is telling you your umbrella has to be insured? Despite the odd name, umbrella insurance covers more than the…
Insurance is one of those bills you pay that can seem like a waste. Until you need it! If you have a car, you probably have auto insurance, as most states require it. But do you know what your car insurance covers? Do you understand…
We get it. Life insurance is not a fun topic. The thought of it might make your eyelids heavy or evoke a bit of panic, but it’s a necessary component of a fiscally sound household. Think you don’t need it because you’re young and single?…
Getting really sick or hurt while uninsured is a concern for millions of people. Delaying treatment because of the fear of not being able to pay for medical care is a genuine concern. Going without health insurance coverage (even for a short period of time)…
Own a car and you probably insure it because you know it’s important. It’s so important most states require it by law. A 2016 Insurance Information Institute poll found 95 percent of homeowners held insurance and 41% of renters carried insurance too. We understand how…