NOW is the Best Time For Buying Disability Insurance
Do you have disability insurance? If not, this would be a great time for buying disability insurance. To find out why, read on. [Editor’s Note: This blog was originally published on May 6, 2014. The content has been updated.] These are some of the best times to consider buying an individual disability insurance policy. Carriers…
Buying Life Insurance the Right Way
Buying life insurance can be scary. Especially if you’ve never done it before. Here are some quick tips to help you make smarter policy decisions. [Editor’s Note: This blog was originally published on August 19, 2013. The content has been updated.] Today, many families don’t have life insurance or don’t have enough and some think…
Pros and Cons of Group Life Insurance
If you have life insurance through your job, great. But your group life insurance plan might not provide all you coverage you need. To find out more, read on. [Editor’s Note: This blog was originally published on December 24, 2009. The content has been updated.] Employer-provided group life insurance may be an easy and inexpensive…
Think Social Security Disability Will Be There For You?
The Trump Administration wants to cut over $70 billion out of Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) over the next decade. So if you suddenly became disabled, what are the odds that SSDI will still be there when you need it? According to a recent article, the Trump administration is advocating cutting $72 billion out of…
Is There Life Insurance for Millennials?
Millennials might think they’re too young to think about getting life insurance. But you know what? You’re NEVER too young to get coverage. So is there life insurance for millennials? Read on. [Editor’s Note: This blog was originally posted on January 23, 2015. The content has been updated and expanded.] I’m by no means a…
The Do’s and Don’ts of Buying Life Insurance
Buying Life Insurance? Use this list to prepare for a meeting with your agent, or look through it for new information to help tailor a policy to your needs. [Editor’s Note: This blog was originally published on August 2, 2013. The content has been updated.] Below are some “do’s” and “don’ts” to think about when…
3 Ways Life Insurance Can Help in Planning for Retirement
Life insurance can be an integral part in planning for retirement. To find out more, read on. [Editor’s Note: This blog was originally published on February 22, 2010. The content has been updated.] Did you know that life insurance can help you plan for retirement? There are a few ways life insurance comes in handy…
How to Save Big Money on Your Life Insurance Premiums
Want to start saving money on life insurance premiums? Pay annually. To find out why, read on. [Editor’s Note: This blog was originally published on February 15, 2010. The content has been slightly updated.] Most insurance companies offer you the right to choose from among four payment plan options to pay your life insurance premiums:…
Choosing the Best Life Insurance Agent
Having trouble choosing a life insurance agent? [Editor’s Note: This blog was originally published on August 8, 2013. The content has been updated.] Investopedia, the layman’s go-to source for explanations on finance related questions, has an interesting article on qualities that a good life insurance agent ought to have. It’s a great indicator of values,…
Honesty is the Best Policy When Buying Life Insurance
As they say, “Honesty is the best policy.” This is especially true when it comes to buying life insurance. The cost of lying on your life insurance application could prove catastrophic for your loved ones down the road. Let’s face it. People exaggerate on occasion. Sometimes they lie about their age. Or their weight. Or…