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Can You Get Life Insurance With High Blood Pressure?

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By McKenzy Bowers | March 7, 2018

Can your hypertension prevent you from purchasing affordable life insurance? If left untreated, high blood pressure can lead to serious health conditions. But what if your hypertension is under control? Can you still get life insurance with high blood pressure? High blood pressure (hypertension) is a problem for many Americans. According to the Centers for…

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How Much Does Burial Insurance Cost?

Learn more about Burial Insurance.

By McKenzy Bowers | March 7, 2018

Funerals aren’t cheap. The cost of an average funeral can leave your family with a tsunami’s worth of sticker shock. So how can you make sure that your loved ones won’t get stuck with a big bill for your funeral expenses? Solution? Burial Insurance. Death is not a subject that most people want to talk…

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How Long Does it Take to Get a Life Insurance Quote?

How long does it take to get a life insurance quote?

By McKenzy Bowers | March 6, 2018

Think getting a life insurance policy quote takes a long time? You might be surprised. Find out how long it really takes to get a quote. One of the most common questions we get here at AccuQuote is: “How long does it take to get a life insurance quote?” According to a recent article in…

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7 Hangover Cures to Help You Survive the Next Happy Hour

Learn 7 hangover cures to help you survive the next happy hour.

By McKenzy Bowers | March 5, 2018

Does a hangover hit you like a ton of bricks? Now that St. Patrick’s Day is almost upon us, want to learn the secrets of surviving celebrations…without all the suffering? Then read on. We have some time-honored hangover remedies that can you help you get back into the game. Americans love to celebrate. And some…

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Should I Buy Term Life Insurance and Invest the Difference?

What do I need to know about buying life insurance?

By McKenzy Bowers | February 28, 2018

“Should I buy term life insurance and invest the difference?” Good question. Many financial experts advocate this investment strategy. But is it a good idea? We’ll give you the facts and let YOU decide. There’s more to buying life insurance than meets the eye. [Editor’s Note: This blog was originally published on April 3, 2017….

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How to File a Life Insurance Claim

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By McKenzy Bowers | February 27, 2018

What to Do After the Loss of a Loved One The stress and the sorrow that come with the loss of a loved one are inexplicable. Having to figure out what to do with the finances of the departed may seem like an added burden on a grieving family. There are a variety of things…

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What the Life Insurance Companies Don’t Want You to Know

Want to learn the secrets of buying life insurance and winning the game?

By McKenzy Bowers | February 21, 2018

Need life insurance, but afraid you might end up paying too much? Learn the secrets insurers don’t want you to know when you’re buying life insurance. Did you know that 41 percent of Americans DON’T have ANY life insurance? At AccuQuote, we think that’s troubling. We think every American should have coverage. Every family should…

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Forrest Wold-McGimsey – Not Enough Time

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By McKenzy Bowers | February 11, 2018

Forrest Wold-McGimsey learned firsthand why both parents need life insurance. To find out more, read on. Life can change in an instant. Things happen. And sometimes not for the better. Like the tragic loss of a parent. And when a mother or father dies before their time, the survivors are in for a world of…

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Byron’s Book Club – “Principles: Life & Work”

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By McKenzy Bowers | February 6, 2018

In this latest edition of Byron’s Book Club, Byron Udell, Founder and CEO of AccuQuote, reviews “Principles: Life & Work” by Ray Dalio. Are there actual “rules” for success? Or is being successful just a matter of luck and good fortune? Ray Dalio, founder of Bridgewater Associates, one of the most successful U.S. investment firms,…

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Will Driverless Cars be Able to Get Auto Insurance?

Will Driverless Cars be Able to Get Auto Insurance?

By McKenzy Bowers | February 6, 2018

There’s been a lot of talk about driverless cars. But is this technology real or science-fiction? The reality is some automakers are already on board with autonomous vehicles. But if driverless cars do catch on…how will that affect the auto insurance industry as a whole? Believe it or not, self-driving cars are becoming more of…

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