For some people, it's tough letting go. Of anything.
Take my wife, for instance; she saves everything.
The other day the Honeybee showed me her baseball ticket from our very first date way back on September 24, 1995.
And if I ever feel oddly ...
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Full- vs. Limited-Tort Car Insurance: Are the Savings Worth the Risk?
Insurance. Guarantee. Protection. These are things that we want to have when we're talking about big investments like a house or a car. It's only right to think that way, especially because these things are the fruits of our labor. After all, we toil ...
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How to Save Money By Choosing the Right Car Insurance Company
If you own a vehicle it's crucial that you have car insurance. If you're like most people, you're probably struggling to decide on which company to purchase a policy from. The problem is there are hundreds of car insurance companies offering ...
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8 Strange Insurance Policies Many People Actually Buy
We're all familiar with the basics of insurance. You probably have health, auto and homeowner's or renter's insurance policies already. You may even have life insurance in case something happens to you or your spouse.
But these aren't the only ...
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6 Things Everyone Should Know About Life Insurance
Life insurance is a means of protecting your loved ones from unforeseen financial difficulties if something should happen to you. In essence, it provides financial security for your family in the event of your untimely demise.
Your family's ...
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How New Health Insurance Plans Could Cost You Your Health and Finances
Have you been concerned lately about your current health-care coverage? If so, you're not alone. According to The Commonwealth Fund, 71% of uninsured adults felt that they could not afford coverage. And for those who did pay for the coverage, three ...
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A Quick Overview of Some Important Life Insurance Benefits
Life insurance is one of the major pillars of financial planning. In fact, it is the one of the simplest and best ways to financially safeguard the future of your loved ones in your absence. However, many people are still unaware of the benefits that ...
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5 Features Every Car Insurance Comparison Website Must Have
There's no denying that car insurance is getting more and more expensive, which is why car insurance comparison websites have become so popular over recent years. Using the websites, you'll be able to find all the information you need to know about ...
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Tips on How to Better Manage Your Financial Risks
Personal financial management is about maintaining a healthy cash flow, planning for the future, and achieving your financial objectives. It also means managing the financial risks you face every day, which is why insurance policies and other forms ...
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100 Words On: When High Car Insurance Deductibles Make Sense
While most people strive to keep their car insurance deductibles as low as possible, the downside is those deductibles result in higher premiums. But for folks who drive limited miles, safe motorists, and those who drive older vehicles that have lost ...
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The Pro and Cons of Paying for an Aging Life Insurance Policy
A universal life insurance policy can be complicated; if you look at policy documents you might get lost in the rules and jargon. Unfortunately, some insurance carriers actively try to maintain this unfair advantage by keeping clients in the dark, ...
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In Plain Terms: What Are the 5 Main Advantages of Term Life Insurance?
Your loved ones are, and should be, one of your most important priorities. If something were to happen to you, rendering you unable to take care of them, would you truly be comfortable with the very idea of such a scenario unfolding? Term insurance ...
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How Drivers with Tickets Can Keep Their Insurance Rates as Low as Possible
When shopping for car insurance, there are plenty of factors that affect rates including your age and gender, your car's make and model, where you live, and your coverage. Another factor is your driving history, which includes accidents and traffic ...
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The Top 5 Health Insurance Shopping Secrets
It's no secret that health insurance is expensive. Not only is it costly, but it's complicated and confusing. It's understandable to be frustrated about how to choose the best coverage and what to look for. While shopping for health insurance will ...
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What Is GAP Insurance for Cars and Why Should You Buy It?
Many years ago, I worked with an old engineer who always wore a belt and suspenders. Always. One day I pointed out that fashion snobs consider a belt and suspenders to be a serious sartorial faux pas.
He was unimpressed.
"I know," he said, "But ...
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5 Reasons to Carry Life Insurance in Retirement
When you are close to reaching retirement, you start thinking of ways to reduce your expenses. The lack of a steady monthly income means that you will have to make certain changes to your lifestyle. Even if you have planned your retirement in ...
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Will Any Insurance Company Risk Covering the ‘Deadliest Catch’ Crew?
Millions of viewers tune in each week to watch the exploits of the Deadliest Catch crew as they face off against the unforgiving seas in search of their vaunted treasure, the rare and valuable Alaskan King Crab. Their high market value makes reeling ...
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Don’t Get Zapped: 3 Ways the Right Insurance Limits Electrician Expenses
Unsurprisingly, electricians face severe risks in their line of work. The tiniest mishap can lead to significant bodily harm, not to mention massive financial losses. As an electrician, therefore, protecting yourself with proper insurance is as ...
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A Primer on Long Term Care Insurance
Have you ever sat down and looked at all the different types of insurance that are available? There are insurance plans for almost anything: house insurance, vehicles, renters, life insurance. You can even get pet insurance.
No matter what type of ...
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Why I Refuse to Buy Earthquake Insurance
When it comes to living in Southern California, earthquakes are a part of life. Thankfully, in my thirty years of homeownership here, and despite several very large temblors, including a couple of 7.0 shakers, I've never had to worry about any ...
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