Category Archives: Finance Guide

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 […]

What Is The Net Amount At Risk In A Whole Life Insurance Policy?

Whole life policies offer both death benefits and cash value growth that’s tax-deferred, providing access to funds for your future needs. Investment and protection elements make up the two key components of whole life insurance policies, respectively. This term refers to personal finances rather than actuarial calculations. What Is The Net Amount At Risk? The […]

What Type Of Health Insurance Policy Provides An Employer With Funds To Train?

As is often the case when selecting group health insurance policies, selecting one may seem daunting and bewildering. There are several aspects to take into account such as network availability, deductible amounts and coinsurance structures that need to be addressed before making a final decision. Your employees deserve coverage that fits their healthcare needs while […]

Does Renters Insurance Cover Motorcycle Theft?

Answering this question depends on your policy and whether or not additional coverage exists. Typically, renters insurance includes bicycles under personal property coverage that protects from items stolen either inside or outside your home. Coverage may also help cover expenses if a covered loss, like fire or vandalism, forces you out of your home. Personal […]

What Does Paid In Full Mean For Car Insurance?

If you pay your car insurance premium in full each year, you may qualify for a paid-in-full discount from insurance companies. They do this to encourage customers to make one lump-sum payment upfront and save themselves some hassle when paying premiums later. Payment in full does not prevent your policy from being cancelled or non-renewed […]