Category Archives: Finance Guide

Can You Collect Disability And Unemployment Insurance At The Same Time?

Disability, unemployment insurance—and for some, the possibility of collecting both benefits at the same time. It’s a complex issue that requires a closer look and understanding of both programs. So can you collect disability and unemployment insurance at the same time? While there is no definite yes-or-no answer to this question, it is certainly possible […]

Could Poor Credit Raise Your Renters Insurance Rates?

The cost of renters insurance will vary depending on where you live, what coverage you choose, and whether or not you have ever filed any claims. Your credit history can have a significant impact on your rate in many states. NerdWallet’s recent analysis found that renters insurance rates in states with credit rating factors are 83% higher for […]

Avoiding Common Perils in Insurance Sales: Tips for a Lasting Career

Recent reports indicate that insurance sales careers are on the rise. The U.S. Department Labor reported a rise of 900 jobs in December 2005, and another 2,500 in January 2006. Although the rising trend in insurance sales is encouraging news, many agents quit the industry, falling prey to the usual perils of selling insurance. You can […]

Nature’s Fury – Time to Check Your Insurance

Exmouth and Moora, both in Western Australia, don’t share much in common with Sydney. This year, however, there is a unifying bond. We all felt the full force Mother Nature. Flooding in Moora, a Wheatbelt community, caused damage of approximately $10 million to homes and properties. The community suffered millions of dollars more when Cyclone Vance struck […]