Health Savings Account Guide

A health savings account can be a good option for people searching for health plans who don’t want to spend a lot of money on premiums for medical insurance. Of course, we know there’s no such thing as cheap health insurance. If your premiums are low for individual health insurance that usually means you have […]

8 Ways to Save Money on Home Insurance

If you can save money on home insurance each month your annual savings from those lower insurance rates can add up over time.  Home owners insurance is a tricky expense, you don’t want to get really cheap insurance and put your home at risk but you also want to avoid high insurance rates. Nonetheless you […]

Mortgage Protection Insurance Basics

When we first bought our home we received a ton of advertisements for mortgage protection insurance in our mailbox within the first week. They kept on coming at least one or two letters per week offering mortgage protection insurance, mortgage protection plans, and mortgage cancellation insurance for the first six months of owning our home. […]

What’s the Best Way to Buy Auto Insurance?

You can buy auto insurance from three different sources, all of which have their own strengths and weaknesses to consider when comparing your car insurance options. Auto Insurance Brokers One way to buy auto insurance is to use an insurance broker, also known as an independent agent.  These brokers or agents are licensed to sell insurance […]

USAA Insurance & Finance Reform

We’ve been a USAA customer for years and have always been happy with their service.  One thing we like about the company is that at the end of most years, we get a USAA dividend check.  Since they’re a privately owned company, not publicly traded, they give money back to the policy holders instead of to investors. […]

College Graduate Insurance & Credit Tips

As a recent college graduate, things like health insurance and your credit score are topics you’ll have to start figuring out now that you’re venturing out on your own. Health Insurance for College Graduates The good news is that finding temporary health insurance for college graduates may not be as urgent as it once was.  […]

High Deductible Health Insurance Plans Not for Everyone

High deductible health insurance plans have lower premiums, much higher deductibles, and are often tied into a Health Savings Account where you can accumulate money pre-tax year after year; as long as you don’t spend it all on health care costs. Of course if you have very high medical costs and/or don’t put much money […]

Open Enrollment Deadlines

Open enrollment deadlines are one date you don’t want to miss.  Choosing the best insurance options and benefits at your job is an important part of your personal finances. Open Enrollment Window October and November are the time when many companies have open enrollment, a time period during which you can make changes to your […]

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 […]

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