Category Archives: Finance Guide

AAA typically provides insurance through affiliate companies with various rates, coverage options and customer experiences. According to The Zebra, AAA auto insurance customers report below-average satisfaction with their policies. Furthermore, AAA uses OnBoard telematics technology which tracks driving habits through a mobile app to offer discounts for safer drivers and reduce premiums accordingly. Car Insurance […]

What is Guaranteed Issue Life Insurance? Guaranteed issue life insurance, or guaranteed acceptance life insurance, is a type of whole life insurance policy that does not require you to answer health questions, undergo a medical exam, or allow an insurance company to review your medical and prescription records. It may also be called “no-questions life insurance” or even […]

There are many things to remember if you have been in a car crash, regardless of whether it was head-on, rear-ended or t-boned. Many people get panicked or flustered after a car accident. This can lead to missing important details later on when they have to deal with their insurance company or lawyer. These key points will […]

Los Angeles residents can purchase affordable health insurance coverage on the California state exchange marketplace. Plans offered there must meet certain standards and minimum essential coverage requirements, making shopping for coverage simple and accessible. Individuals without qualifying health insurance will face a penalty when filing their taxes unless they qualify for an exemption. To avoid […]

“Your vehicle is a total loss.” These words are often used to cause immediate controversy between the insured and their insurer. In total loss, the main reason for contention between an insured and their insurance company is that most people believe their vehicle is more valuable than it is. Although historically a poor investment, a vehicle is […]

Health insurance provides financial coverage for medical expenses. There are four main forms: employer or school sponsored plans, individual or private plans bought on the Marketplace, Medicaid and Medicare plans. Short term health insurance provides quick coverage that often starts the day following approval, making it ideal for quickly filling gaps between major medical plans […]

Your car was just stolen. You had important personal items. Is my auto insurance going to cover my personal items? The simple answer is that auto insurance does not typically cover personal property. This would be true for almost all insurance companies. Auto insurance is not meant to protect personal property, but damage to the vehicle. Your […]

Before choosing a dental insurance plan for yourself or your family, take into account their dental history and current needs. Compare annual maximums, deductibles, copays and provider networks until you find one that best meets them all while staying within your budget. Fee-for-service dental plans allow you to select any dentist of your choice and […]

Gastric bypass surgery is a major medical procedure, and it’s one that can offer life-changing benefits to those who opt for it. Those benefits can be physical, mental, and emotional; however, they often come with a hefty price tag. Given the costs associated with gastric bypass surgery, many people are left wondering if their insurance […]

Lenders require full coverage insurance on vehicles that are still being financed as they want to ensure they’re protected, so if you drop any required coverages to save money, lenders may purchase their own policy which often costs significantly more and add it onto the loan balance. Paying Off Your Car When financing a vehicle […]