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Thrifty Security: Burglar-Proof Your Home for the Holidays
Friday, December 4, 2015
It's not unusual, when you set out on that holiday trip, to look back at the house a little nervously. Sure, you remembered to lock the doors, but just how secure are things? What might happen while you're away?One way...
What Is Umbrella Liability?
Wednesday, December 2, 2015
If you are ever sued, your standard homeowners or auto policy will provide you with some liability coverage, paying for judgements against you and your attorney's fees, up to a limit set in the policy. However, in our...
Do I need to insure my household help?
Monday, November 30, 2015
If you hire household help, you will need to get the appropriate insurance coverage. The type of coverage depends on the nature of the employee's position. Contracting with an outside firm - If you need a nurse,...
What is a beneficiary?
Friday, November 20, 2015
A beneficiary is the person or entity you name in a life insurance policy to receive the death benefit. You can name: One person Two or more people The trustee of a trust you've set up A charity Your estate If you don't...
Why should I purchase permanent insurance?
Tuesday, November 17, 2015
A permanent life policy provides lifelong insurance protection. The policy pays a death benefit if you die tomorrow or if you live to be a hundred. There is also a savings element that will grow on a tax-deferred basis...
How is life insurance sold?
Friday, November 13, 2015
You can buy life insurance either as an "individual" or as part of a "group" plan. Individual Policy - When you buy an individual policy, you choose the company, the plan, and the benefits and features that are right...
Insuring a Vacation Home
Monday, November 9, 2015
SPECIAL HOMEOWNERS INSURANCE PROTECTION A vacation home can be a wonderful luxury and sometimes even a good investment, but there are some important factors to consider before making the leap into second-home ownership-...
Trees and Insurance
Saturday, November 7, 2015
If a tree falls and hits your house, are you covered? The short answer is, yes. The coverage is quite straightforward: if a tree hits a home or other insured structure, such as a detached garage, standard homeowners...
Safe, Secure Shopping: Tips for Black Friday
Friday, November 6, 2015
It's become almost as much a part of Thanksgiving as turkey and football: Black Friday, the morning-after (or in some cases evening-after) shopping spree. It's the biggest shopping day of the year, an event in its own...
What is ?burial insurance??
Tuesday, November 3, 2015
"Burial insurance" usually refers to a whole life insurance policy with a death benefit of from $5,000 to $25,000. As its nickname implies, people buy this type of policy to provide money for funeral and burial costs...