Byron’s Book Club – “Whole”
In this latest edition of Byron’s Book Club, Byron Udell, Founder and CEO of AccuQuote, reviews “Whole: Rethinking the Science of Nutrition” by T. Colin Campbell, PhD. The books that have left the deepest impression on me are the ones that challenge or change my perceptions in a fundamental way. One such book is Whole:…
Why Aren’t Americans Buying Life Insurance?
Believe it or not, most Americans are either underinsured or don’t have any life insurance at all. Why aren’t they buying life insurance? There are several reasons for this. To find out more, read on. A recent article revealed that many Americans don’t own life insurance. According to the survey (in which 1,001 U.S. adults…
Life Insurance – Why Millennials Are Not Into You
Studies show that Millennials are presently not saving enough for retirement. This could be a huge problem down the road. But there is a relatively inexpensive way to start to give your family the financial protection they need – life insurance. Learn more about millennial life insurance options. Let’s face it. Millennials have a lot…
Accelerated Death Benefit Rider Protecting You
Live With Your Policy In Force Most people think that life insurance only benefits those left behind. Not true. There are actually some terrific insurance products that can benefit YOU…the policyholder…while you’re ALIVE. Learn more about the Accelerated Death Benefit Rider. For years, I have been talking about “How to Win the Game of Life…
Is Long Term Care Insurance D.O.A.?
Is Long Term Care insurance on life support? There are new insurance products now available that might offer better long term care benefits than a traditional LTC policy. Did you know that 70 PERCENT of people over age 65 will need long term care? And there’s a 91 PERCENT chance that either you or your…
Jessica Copley’s Life Lessons AccuQuote Prize-Winning Essay
Meet Jessica Copley, our 2017 Life Lessons AccuQuote Scholarship Program winner. Her thoughtful and persuasive essay illustrates why it’s so important to have life insurance. Jessica Copley was one of five semifinalists competing for the 2017 Life Lessons AccuQuote Scholarship Program. Since 2005, the Life Lessons Scholarship Program has provided financial assistance to deserving college-ready…
Meet 2017 Life Lessons Scholarship Winner – Jessica Copley
The votes are in. We finally have a winner of the 2017 Life Lessons AccuQuote Scholarship Program. Congratulations to Jessica Copley and the other 2017 Life Lessons Scholarship semifinalists. The votes have been tallied for our 2017 Life Lessons Scholarship Program event. The contest was a great success and AccuQuote customers helped decide this year’s…
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…
Byron’s Book Club – “The Essence of Success”
In this latest edition of Byron’s Book Club, Byron Udell, Founder and CEO of AccuQuote, reviews “The Essence of Success” by Earl Nightingale. “The Essence of Success” is one of my all-time favorite books, written by the granddaddy of self-improvement, achievement, and happiness, Earl Nightingale. This book is a compilation of observations, combined with stories…