Once you have determined that you need life insurance, and calculated how much coverage you require, you will have to choose between several types of life insurance policies. There are two very different types of life insurance contracts -- term and permanent. Term Insurance Overview Term life insurance is often referred to as "pure insurance" [...]

Once you have determined that you need life insurance, and calculated how much coverage you require, you will have to choose between several types of life insurance. There are two very different types of life insurance contracts -- term and permanent. Permanent Life Insurance Overview As the name implies, permanent (cash value) insurance is best [...]

Your home and the things in it generally represent the largest asset your family will ever have. For this reason it is very important to have your home and its contents insured at all times. One should have insurance on its contents, against theft, fire, windstorm, or some other disaster. It is also wise to [...]

Without health insurance, a single illness can cause serious, and often irrevocable, financial hardship. Insurance of any kind is intended to transfer financial risk to an insurance company in exchange for a reasonable insurance premium. Where most insurance coverages pay once a loss has occurred, health insurance has the added benefit of paying to keep [...]

If you purchased your home paying less than 20% down, chances are you had to purchase “mortgage insurance” in order to qualify for your loan. A mortgage insurance policy protects the bank in the event they are forced to repossess your house and sell it at a loss. As with most other types of insurance, [...]

Like auto insurance coverage, it is sometimes difficult to see the true value of life insurance coverage until you actually need it. In the meantime, the only way you will feel comfortable with your life insurance policy is if you understand, and agree with, the reasons you bought it in the first place. There are [...]

Anyone who has ever owned a car knows that automobile insurance is expensive. A survey conducted by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners found that the average annual premium for each car was $855 (that includes liability, collision, and comprehensive coverages). Understanding auto insurance is the first step towards ensuring that you have the right [...]