Category Archives: Insurance

Insurance · October 17, 2018

Life insurance made easy. (Promise!)

I have had such a great time sharing my newly revised Women & Money with so many of you over the past few weeks. As always, my favorite part of being out on the road is not the talking…but the…

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Long Term Care, Must Have Documents, Retirement · June 21, 2018

The Talk (and Planning) Every Parent Owes Their Adult Kids

Nearly two thirds of participants in a recent survey said they think it is the job of an adult child to provide care for an aging parent.

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Car Insurance · March 21, 2018

How to Steer Clear of Rising Auto Insurance Premiums.

According to a national survey of auto insurance premiums by online site The Zebra, the cost of insuring a car has increased by 20 percent on average since 2011.

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Long Term Care, Retirement · February 14, 2018

Long Term Care Insurance: Still Worth It, If You Have Your Eyes Wide Open

For years I have been a big believer in the value of long-term care insurance. Many of you will live into your 90s. At some point it is reasonable to think you may need help.

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Home & Renters Insurance, Insurance · October 18, 2017

One in Four Homeowners Dangerously Underinsured.

For those of you who own your home, it’s likely your largest investment/asset. That’s why I am so concerned that many of you may not be sufficiently protecting your home.

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Insurance, Long Term Care, Retirement · August 30, 2017

Long-Term Care Planning–One Size Does Not Fit All

Shopping for long-term care insurance today is starting to feel like walking into the biggest shoe store you have ever seen and figuring out where to start.

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Home & Renters Insurance, Insurance · July 19, 2017

Two Insurance Mistakes Homeowners Can’t Afford to Make

With home values rising more than 40 percent from their lows during the financial crisis, a home is an increasingly valuable asset. For many of you, I know it is your biggest asset.

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Car Insurance, Insurance, Saving · July 5, 2017

How to Make More than $400 in 15 Minutes

If you have spent more than three minutes watching broadcast television, you’re well aware that insurance companies are eager to get your business. But despite all those commercials, the reality is that many drivers aren’t shopping around for the best…

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Insurance, Saving · June 21, 2017

3 Key Financial Steps for Stay At Home Parents

When you and your partner make the decision for one of you to be a stay-at-home parent, the tendency is to center all the financial decisions on the person who is still earning an income. Notice I didn’t say “the…

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