Life insurance is usually purchased in order to benefit specific people–oftentimes a spouse, child, partner or parent. If you are looking to care for more than one person, it can be difficult to decide who should be listed as the beneficiary of the policy.
Here are some tips on choosing a beneficiary for your life insurance. [Read more…] about Determining the beneficiary of your life insurance
Many people flirt with the idea of starting their own business but are put off by the unromantic realities of the challenge.
Buying a franchise offers more stability due to its proven track record, name recognition, financial backing, and hefty marketing support. If this appeals to you, here are a few initial points to consider. [Read more…] about Is a franchise right for you?
Purchasing a home is exciting, but there is always the concern that there may be problems with the house.
Most people guard against unexpected problems with a home inspection that is completed after your offer is accepted but before closing. This home inspection is usually general and there are other specialized inspections available. [Read more…] about What types of home inspections can you request?
Today’s automobiles are some of the most technically-advanced objects in our lives. Some of this technology has been developed to improve safety.
Here are some auto safety features you may not know about. [Read more…] about Auto safety features you may not know about
Determining whether or not you need life insurance coverage is just the first step. Once you know you need a policy, you need to decide how much coverage you require.
Many people believe that coverage is based on yearly income alone, but it’s worth considering all of the factors below when coming to a decision. [Read more…] about How much life insurance coverage do you need?
Home burglaries and thefts can happen in the best of neighborhoods and safest of cities.
This post outlines some simple ways to reduce the likelihood of you becoming a victim. [Read more…] about Protecting your home from theft
There are a lot of scary firsts in your child’s life, but perhaps one of the most nerve-racking is watching your teen driver pull out of the driveway and take off alone.
Teen drivers are inexperienced, making them inherently at greater risk of accidents and injury. You are not totally helpless, however. Below are some of the best ways to keep your teen driver safe behind the wheel. [Read more…] about How to help your teen drive safely
Insurance can protect you against worst-case scenarios, and those become more likely as you age, even if you are in good health.
Many people over the age of 50 look into long-term care and disability insurance. This post may help you determine if you need one or both of these policies. [Read more…] about Long-term care vs. disability insurance
Due to the way it’s sold, many travelers think of travel insurance as an unnecessary upsell. When you purchase an airplane ticket, for example, it’s listed alongside car rentals, taxi rides, hotel stays and other purchases most people dismiss out of hand.
However, travel insurance is a low-cost method of ensuring peace of mind for almost any trip. Consider the following. [Read more…] about Do you need travel insurance?
It may look like your dream home, but always approach home buying with a level head and a certain amount of skepticism. You don’t want to discover after-the-fact that you’ve committed yourself to a much bigger financial burden than you assumed.
Here a few signs that you may want to walk away from a potential home purchase. [Read more…] about Three signs that you may want to walk away from a home purchase