Why life insurance may suddenly become far more affordable
Posted March 17, 2017
In our last post, we discussed while those who make the decision to purchase life insurance must be commended for their foresight, they should know that there are scenarios in which insurance companies might attempt to avoid payment. While the notion of an insurer seeking to deny policy payments might not come as too much […]
Understanding more about why life insurance claims are denied
Posted March 15, 2017
When a couple makes the important decision to purchase life insurance, they will undoubtedly gain considerable comfort about the future. This comfort, of course, comes from knowing that they’ll be able to weather the storm financially should the unimaginable transpire. While anyone who purchases life insurance — term or whole — should be commended for […]
It’s Time To Spring Clean Your Homeowners Insurance Policy
Posted March 13, 2017
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As you make your way through your spring-cleaning checklist, don’t forget one very important thing: now is a good time to review your homeowners insurance policy. In this podcast episode, we team up with Gary Pozsik of Health, Wealth, and Happiness to talk about life events that may prompt a policy review and which elements of your home insurance policy you should assess.
Homeowners with storm damage must proceed cautiously when hiring a contractor
Posted March 10, 2017
Earlier this week, we discussed how virtually no part of the country has been left unscathed by recent outbreaks of severe weather, including normally sunny California, which has seen unprecedented levels of snow and rain. We also discussed how those homeowners who suffered some level of damage owing to this inclement weather might not know […]
What homeowners left with damage can do after the storm
Posted March 7, 2017
From Mississippi and Minnesota to Texas and Tennessee, severe weather has cut a path of destruction across the nation in recent weeks. Indeed, one of the states that has undoubtedly been hit the hardest is California, which instead of sunny skies and near ideal conditions has seen torrential rains and flooding. One of the most […]
Should your employer be doing more when it comes to disability benefits?
Posted March 1, 2017
When it comes to employer-provided benefits, there are certain areas in which employees will always take the time to conduct the necessary research to determine which option is best for them. By way of example, consider health insurance, which given its potential financial impact, will lead many employees to compare and contrast plan options, or […]
Why now might be the perfect time for an insurance audit
Posted February 27, 2017
From now up until April 18 — otherwise known as Tax Day 2017 — most people will be gathering documents to take to their accountants or sitting down at home computers to complete their taxes via user-friendly software. Given this stressful reality, the very last word that anyone — from the novice taxpayer to the […]
Heart Attack as A Disability: Understanding The Facts and Myths
Posted February 25, 2017
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February is American Heart Month, so you’ve probably seen lots of news about identification and prevention of heart conditions. But what happens if you’ve already had a heart attack?
Many people wonder if they can receive disability benefits for the aftereffects of a heart attack. In this podcast episode, we team up with Gary Pozsik of Health, Wealth, and Happiness to address the common myths and facts about filing for disability benefits due to a heart attack.
You may pay more for car insurance after an accident – even if you’re not at fault
Posted February 24, 2017
From speeding and tailgating to running red lights and using smartphones, chances are good that you witnessed some fairly remarkable — and fairly frightening — behavior on the part of fellow motorists as you drove into work sometime over the last week. While you do your best to drive defensively to protect yourself and your […]