Category Archives: Finance Guide

Driving without insurance is a class 2 offense in South Dakota. A judge will decide the severity of penalties for each driver. Drivers can expect to pay a minimum of $100, 30 days in jail, or both, as well as a license suspension for not following South Dakota’s financial responsibility laws. They must also file proof of insurance, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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), […]

Long Term Care (LTC) insurance markets provide various forms of coverage. This may include room and board, skilled nursing care, intermediate care and custodial care as well as home health, adult day care hospice and respite care – usually paid for with premiums that will eventually be reimbursed after an agreed upon look-back period has […]

When it comes to planning for the future, life insurance may be one of your first considerations. But when it comes time to make a claim, how long will it take for you to get paid? The answer is not so simple—it depends on the type of policy you have and the process you need […]