Category Archives: Finance Guide

Life insurance death benefits may be distributed in various ways, such as lump sum, installments or an annuity. Some permanent policies also feature cash value accumulation and nonforfeiture provisions. Policyholders often name a beneficiary who will receive the death benefit when someone passes. This enables heirs to pay outstanding debts, funeral costs and taxes before […]

There are two types of property damage: property damage caused by another person to your property, or damage due to a natural disaster. Property damage you cause to someone else’s property. Your property can be protected from many possible disasters, such as fire, smoke, vandalism, flood, and fire. It is important to understand the details and […]

It’s too late. Every day thousands of people hear this and feel that sinking feeling when it becomes apparent that something they once had is no longer available to them. People with no savings, or less than two months’ wages in the bank (which is the majority of people working age), were able to purchase Income Protection […]

How much a funeral costs can be affected by the type of burial you choose. While the median national funeral with a viewing and burial costs $7,640, average funeral costs skyrocket past $9,000 when you include a vault. Because most funeral homes are able to handle cremations in-house, an average cremation costs only $350. The National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA), […]

Windshield repair is a crucial element of car maintenance. If your windshield gets damaged, it’s important to fix the crack or chip as soon as possible. But many people are unsure about the impact that repairing their windshield will have on their insurance premium. Will you have to pay more for your insurance after getting […]

Employee health insurance is a critical part of any business. And setting up the right system for it can be just as tricky. Whether you’re a small business owner, or an experienced professional, this blog post will help you understand the basics of how to set up employee health insurance in QuickBooks. We’ll go over […]

Gap insurance is a valuable form of coverage that many people are unfamiliar with, but can be an invaluable resource in certain situations. Does Prestige Financial Services offer this kind of coverage? In this article, we will explore the different types of gap insurance offered by Prestige Financial Services and what makes them different from […]

Under the Affordable Care Act, all full-time employers and their dependents are mandated to offer health coverage to employees and dependents. Employers have various options available to them for providing this coverage for their employees. In this article, we’ll look at three great strategies available to small businesses: health reimbursement arrangements (HRAs), employer-sponsored plans and […]

It’s often a puzzle to me, as an insurance agent for many years. Why don’t people buy sensible protection? Why not “self-insure” large risks instead of purchasing affordable protection? Here are my top 10 reasons people don’t purchase insurance. 1. It is not necessary. Although you may be required to purchase insurance by a bank loan, business contract […]

Professional Indemnity Insurance Your professional indemnity insurance covers you against legal liability for any losses that your customers suffer as a result your negligent advice. Legally, professional indemnity is required for certain professions such as accounting, law, and financial services. It is also common in other areas, such as publishing, management, computer consultancy, engineering, and design. A professional […]