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Should You Insure While You’re Young?

Should You Insure While You’re Young?

Regardless of your age, if you are married or have children, the benefits of life insurance are obvious: you want to continue to provide for your loved ones should the unexpected occur. If you're young, healthy, and single with no dependents, getting life insurance may be the furthest thing from your mind. No one likes considering their own mortality, especially in their twenties, when this...

What Is a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP)?

What Is a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP)?

A high deductible health plan (HDHP) is a plan with a higher deductible than traditional health insurance. The premiums may be lower, but you have to meet a higher deductible (payout of pocket for more health care costs) before your coverage kicks in. An HDHP is often combined with a health savings account (HSA), which allows you to set aside pre-tax dollars to pay for...

Are You Underestimating Your Need for Disability Insurance?

Are You Underestimating Your Need for Disability Insurance?

If you don’t place a high priority on disability insurance, you are not alone. Although most people underestimate their chances of disability, the risk is higher than you might think. Approximately one-third of the population will experience a disability before 65, as reported on Kiplinger. Underestimating the odds of needing disability insurance could be a big mistake. According to TMA Insurance Trust: Approximately one in...

8 Health Insurance Terms You Need to Know Before Choosing a Plan

8 Health Insurance Terms You Need to Know Before Choosing a Plan

When shopping for a health insurance plan, it is important to understand the language. Like any specialized subject, health insurance has its own terminology. Learning what the terms mean makes it possible to understand the costs and benefits of any given plan and how it compares to others. You need to know the following eight terms before choosing a health insurance plan. Deductible A deductible...

5 Life Insurance Myths Debunked

5 Life Insurance Myths Debunked

Buying life insurance may not be an easy decision to make. Planning in case of one’s own death is not a pleasant subject. However, it is a crucial step to protect your loved ones and plan for your financial future. The better you understand it, the more informed your decision will be when you purchase a policy. The following are five myths debunked about life...