Category Archives: Finance Guide

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, […]

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. […]

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? […]

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 […]

You might think it’s simple enough to check if a car is insured before you take it for a test drive or buy it, but the truth is, it can be complicated. Knowing whether the car you want to buy is insured correctly and legally should be a part of your due diligence when buying […]

North Dakota’s 62.5% homeownership rate is slightly lower than that of the nation, which stands at 63.9%. The average cost for home insurance in North Dakota is $1,828 annually. This includes $250,000 of dwelling coverage. North Dakota homeowners may wish to protect their investment by purchasing the right homeowners policy. There are many top-rated home insurance companies that sell policies […]

Moving is hard enough, but if you’re also dealing with changing your insurance provider, you may have a lot of questions. One of the most common questions people have is whether they need to notify their current insurance company (MCA) of their change of address and how to do it. In this blog post we […]

While women may have their own views on life insurance, both sexes share similar opinions about death. Haven Life found that both men and women believe that their deaths will have a significant impact on their families. Both men and women agreed that the death of a spouse who is primary caregiver or primary earner would have a negative […]

The American auto insurance industry dates back to the end of the 19th century. It has grown to become a multi-billion dollar business in the years since. Depending on where they live, almost all U.S. drivers must have auto insurance. You might be surprised to find that there are some myths about car insurance. We want you to find the […]

Disability insurance provides financial protection for individuals who can no longer work due to a disability or illness. But what happens when an employee’s medical information is shared with their employer as part of the process? Do disability insurance companies share medical information with employers? This is a question many employees have, and we’ll explore […]