Category Archives: Finance Guide

How to be a smart shopper when you’re shopping for your first auto insurance policy

It can be scary to let go of your safety net and make the leap. It can be daunting to fly solo, especially when you are shopping for something so important and complex as auto insurance. If you don’t speak insurance-ese, you might feel like you’re spinning your wheels. Relax, and enjoy the ride. Let’s take a look at […]

Here are the facts you absolutely, positively must know about auto insurance fraud

You’d likely feel comfortable answering a question about auto insurance fraud if someone asked you. You shouldn’t hit your car with a baseball bat, then claim it was an accident. If you hide your car in your garage or report it stolen to the claims adjuster, they will probably find out. Did you know you could be […]

Best life insurance for drug users

A life insurance provider evaluates applications for policies and attempts to determine the risk of each applicant. The risk factors include age, medical condition, and, in certain cases, lifestyle choices. If an insurer discovers that your lifestyle choices could have a negative impact on your health (e.g. smoking or alcohol consumption), they might offer you a higher premium, […]

Understanding Insurance: What Do You Get for Your Premium?

An insurance policy won’t provide immediate satisfaction like buying a TV, washing machine, or other items you use every day. In fact, we often hear clients say: “I have never been in an accident with a vehicle.” Or “I never get sick.” Or, “My employees have never been injured on the job… What am I getting for my premium? […]