Term insurance (temporary insurance) has the lowest initial premium but the highest long-term cost because premiums increase over time and your beneficiaries are highly unlikely to ever collect any payout from it. Premium payment terms are very inflexible and you...
Insurance
Medical Insurance
At the time of this writing, our country is going through a major health care crisis. For many years it has been common for employers to provide medical insurance to their employees at no cost or very little cost. However, since medical insurance premiums have...
Homeowners Insurance
Be sure your home is insured for full replacement cost, but no more. You should periodically ask your agent to complete an updated replacement cost estimate to determine whether your coverage needs to be adjusted. Keep in mind that your home may need to be insured for...
Auto Insurance
When it comes to auto insurance, liability limits are the biggest priority. I normally recommend the highest available liability limits, which are typically $250,000/500,000/100,000, and the highest available deductible, which is usually $1,000. If your liability...
Are You Over-Insured?
The ultimate guide to what types of insurance you really need.
Umbrella Liability Insurance
What is an umbrella? It covers any personal liability that exceeds the limits of auto and homeowners insurance policies. It also covers other types of personal liability, such as libel or slander, but does not cover business-related activities. Coverage options range...