Insurance

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Insurance Basics

What your home insurance covers

You wouldn’t think about moving into your dream home without purchasing homeowners insurance. You want to cover your most valuable asset to protect against the costly aftermath of disasters such as fires [...]

5 min read

Buy gap insurance if I lease car?

When you buy or lease a car, you’re making an investment. It’s a high-ticket item and you expect a certain payoff (namely, reliable transportation). But ask any financial advisor and they’ll tell [...]

6 min read

Latest Articles

  • The Best Nebraska Home Insurance Companies of 2020

    In the state of Nebraska, about 66% of residents own their home. That’s right around the national average homeownership rate of nearly 64%. Homes in Nebraska are susceptible to damage from tornadoes, [...]

    4 min read May 29, 2020
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  • The Best Idaho Home Insurance Companies of 2020

    Those who live in Idaho know it’s a great state to be in, and one of the things that makes it great is the low cost of Idaho home insurance, which averages $730 annually compared to a national average [...]

    6 min read May 29, 2020
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  • The Best Maine Home Insurance Companies of 2020

    If you are one of the 71.2% of Mainers who owns their own home, you know that Maine is a great state to live in for many reasons. One of those reasons is the cost of Maine home insurance, which averages [...]

    7 min read May 29, 2020
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  • USAA Insurance Review 2020: Car, Home & Renters

    USAA Insurance is known for its service to the military community and their families. Whether you’re active or former military, an eligible family member, a cadet or midshipman, USAA is available to [...]

    6 min read May 29, 2020
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  • How much does life insurance cost?

    Life insurance can provide financial assistance to your loved ones after you pass. This assistance can extend to paying for final expenses and providing for a loss of income. There are several types of [...]

    3 min read May 29, 2020
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  • Life Insurance for Seniors

    As people get older, having life insurance can provide much needed financial peace of mind. A good life insurance policy can help seniors pay off their mortgage, erase debt and get supplemental income [...]

    4 min read May 29, 2020
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  • Best Life Insurance Companies of 2020

    The insurance company you select for your life insurance policy is not a decision to take lightly. The company’s history, as well as its reputation for customer service, financial stability and pricing, [...]

    4 min read May 29, 2020
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  • How much does homeowners insurance cost?

    Homeowners insurance rates vary by a lot of factors, and how much you pay may be a lot more than someone a state away. However, homeowners insurance costs are based off of more than what state you live [...]

    6 min read May 28, 2020
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