Category Archives: Finance Guide

Private health insurance plans can be expensive, particularly those with higher deductibles. But there are ways to lower costs. Individual and family marketplace plans with premium subsidies may make coverage more accessible to those in need, though additional factors can affect costs as well. Costs Private health insurance refers to any individual or family plan […]

Health savings accounts (HSAs) can be an effective tool for planning and paying for future healthcare costs – provided they’re used properly. HSA funds can be spent tax-free if used to cover eligible medical expenses such as deductibles, copayments and coinsurance premiums. You can even use them for over-the-counter medicines and services like acupuncture or […]

Will You Submit an Insurance Claim for Windshield Damage? – Filing an insurance claim for windshield damage depends on its cost and your car insurance provider. A chipped or cracked windshield typically falls under comprehensive coverage which protects against non-collision damage to your vehicle. If another driver breaks your windshield, you can make a claim […]

Although car insurance is required in most states, it can be a financial burden for many Americans. The annual cost for car insurance is $563 for minimum coverage, and $1738 for complete coverage. Car insurance is expensive, even though the cost varies by state. People with low incomes who cannot afford car insurance are more likely than others to drop insurance […]

It can be a daunting task trying to understand the complexities of car insurance when you’re just starting out. One of the most common questions asked by new drivers is whether they need car insurance with a provisional license. The answer isn’t necessarily straightforward, as there are varying regulations between states and different types of […]

When you’re on Social Security, Medicare, or Supplemental Security Income (SSI), it can feel like your budget is already stretched thin. That makes it hard to consider adding another expense to the mix, such as life insurance. But there are plenty of options available for people on Social Security and Medicare that can provide financial […]

Drivers convicted in New Hampshire of DUI or DWI may need to carry an SR-22 certificate along with their insurance. Contrary to popular belief SR-22s do not constitute insurance. They are proof that you have the minimum amount of New Hampshire state-required insurance. The name of the required form can change from one state to the next. […]

If you’re receiving a federal annuity, you may have noticed that the deduction for life insurance is automatically taken out of your payments. This can be confusing and frustrating, especially if you don’t need or want the coverage.  But there is a way to cancel this deduction from your annuity payments. In this blog post, […]

Many people who live on the West Coast have experienced the aftershocks and rumbles from earthquakes during their lives. A 2014 U.S. Geological Survey report shows that Oregon is among 16 states at highest risk of earthquakes. Oregon homeowners may believe that earthquakes are covered by their standard insurance policy if they have insurance to protect their home […]

Life insurance policies offer a variety of dividend options that can help financial planners ensure their clients receive the best returns on their policy. Dividend options range from straight life, to endowments and annuities, but there is one option that stands alone—which of the following is not a dividend option for a life insurance policy? […]