Category Archives: Finance Guide

Do I Have To Report Speeding Tickets To My Insurance Company?

Speeding tickets are quite common, and it’s not uncommon for drivers to wonder whether they need to report them to their insurance company. You may think that a single speeding ticket won’t affect your car insurance rates or driving record much, but the truth is that even one traffic infraction can have significant consequences. In […]

Car insurance for Nissan 370Z

Since its 2009 model, Nissan’s powerful and sporty model 370Z has impressed owners. However, this top sportscar comes with a steep price. This price could also impact insurance costs. Based on Bankrate’s 2021 study, the average cost of American car insurance is $1,674. The 370Z’s full coverage averages at $2,359 per year. 2020 was the end of production for the […]

SR-22 in Oregon

Drivers in Oregon can have their license suspended if they have a driving record with a serious violation. Oregon drivers will need to purchase SR-22 Insurance in order to have their license restored. Their driver’s license is suspended until they have the proper documentation. An SR-22 certificate is a document that shows the driver has the minimum required liability […]

Buy-Sell Agreements: What Happens If an Owner of a Closely Held Business Dies or Is Disabled?

Shareholders and business partners in closely held businesses should be aware of the possibility that one of their partners may die early or become permanently disabled. The estate of the deceased may stipulate that the business be passed to the family. This could cause serious problems for the business and its surviving partners. Sometimes, businesses that were […]

Insurance Appraisal Clause – Resolving an Impasse in Your Claim

What if you and your adjuster/insurance agency are still at a deadlock over the value of your property after all that you have done? Now it’s time to invoke your insurance policy’s Appraisal Clause. The Appraisal Clause can be found in all insurance policies. It was created to provide a process for disputing amounts to be settled […]

Insurance Continuing Education – Information on Annuity Benefits

ANNUITY (PERIOD) CERTAIN An Annuity Certain is a designation that specifies the number and amount of benefits paid. This option guarantees that an insurance company will only pay a certain amount on an annuity. An annuity includes a Death Benefit, which allows payment to the beneficiary to be made upon the death of the annuitant. This benefit […]