Paying Medical Bills Without Drowning in Debt

Help paying medical bills is one of the biggest challenges facing families on the verge of debt or bankruptcy. Medical debt and the rising costs of health care and insurance continue to ruin the credit and lives of people across the country.
In August, The Commonwealth Fund, a nonprofit healthcare action group, reported that family premiums [...]

Health Insurance for Uninsured Americans Survey

Health insurance is a major concern for many Americans.  When your kid or spouse is sick or injured your primary worry is how to make them better, how you’ll pay for it is a secondary concern.
The movie John Q tells a fictional tale of how a parent might respond when insurance won’t cover a [...]

Renters Insurance for College Graduates

Renter’s insurance may seem like an unnecessary cost when money is tight and you’re working to pay off your college bills. However, if you can get a few renters insurance quotes online you’ll see that the insurance isn’t that expensive and can provide you with some much needed protection.
Do You Need Renters Insurance?
As [...]

Three Big Financial Decisions for College Graduates

Recent college graduates have some important money choices they have to make soon after graduation.  Some articles in the New York Times and on MSN Money Central take a look at a few of these big financial decisions.
Buy a Home vs Rent an Apartment
The subject of the New York Times article, Madison Nipp, is a [...]

Auto Insurance for College Graduates

Auto insurance quotes for college graduates searching for car insurance will probably make them wish they were back on their parent’s insurance policy. While some college graduates will have been paying their own auto insurance throughout college, the ones that have been covered by their parent’s insurance are in for a rude awakening.  Getting cheap [...]

College Graduate Jobs and Money Tips

Jobs for college graduates are hard to come by so here’s a list of money tips for recent college graduates to help them manage their finances while they’re looking for their first job with no money coming in.
College Graduation Gifts
Friends and family will likely be looking for college graduation gift ideas to help you celebrate [...]

Home Owner & Auto Insurance Questions and Answers

Homeowners insurance and auto insurance are important financial tools to help protect you against catastrophic loss and financial ruin in the event of an accident or disaster.
Of course, we often feel like we’re paying too much for insurance and sometimes worry that insurance companies are taking advantage of us when we don’t agree with or [...]

7 Things Your Insurance Company or Agent Won’t Tell You

Here’s a list of things your insurance company and agent may fail to explain to you unless you probe them for information.  
1) When they say everything is covered, everything isn’t covered.  What they mean is everything is covered unless specifically excluded or limited in the policy.
2) If you have any type of large claim [...]

Home & Auto Insurance Policy Endorsements for Extra Protection

A good insurance agent will recommend policy endorsements that will add value to your specific situation regarding your home or automobile. An endorsement is basically a separate policy coverage added on to the original policy form for an additional premium. They are also referred to as policy “riders”. There are many valuable endorsements that are [...]

Insurance Claim Tips for Filing a Property or Auto Claim

Filing a homeowner or auto insurance claim can be a frustrating experience. Many times you may not get the maximum amount you should for a claim because you’re scared, complacent, or confused about the filing process. 
Today I’ll share with you some of what I learned as a former claims adjuster.  The first piece of advice, if [...]

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