Does My Auto Insurance Cover My Trailer?
Posted: July 1, 2020
Naturally, you have personal car insurance coverage to protect your investment in your vehicle and to shield you from liability in case of a crash. But what about car accessories such as utility or travel trailers? If you own a trailer, is it automatically covered under the same policy? The answer, generally speaking, is that most auto insurance policies will provide liability coverage for a...
How Early Should I Start Investing In My 401(k)?
Posted: June 28, 2020
The sooner you start putting money into a 401(k), the better. If you are in your 20s or 30s, retirement may be low on your list of financial priorities. But if you start investing in your 401(k) now, your savings could grow tax-free for the next 30 to 40 years. Also, if your employer is offering matching funds and you fail to either opt into...
Will My Health Insurance Cover Cosmetic Procedures?
Posted: June 25, 2020
Cosmetic procedures are performed to change, restore, or enhance appearance. Health insurance plans rarely pay for elective cosmetic procedures. However, they may cover plastic surgery if it is reconstructive and performed for medical, rather than cosmetic, reasons. When Does Health Insurance Cover Plastic Surgery? Whether your health insurance will pay for plastic surgery depends on the insurance company, the type of coverage you have, and...
Life Insurance Vs. Final Expense Insurance Vs. Mortgage Protection Insurance
Posted: June 22, 2020
Life insurance, final expense insurance, and mortgage protection insurance are all similar in certain ways. They all pay out in the event of the policyholder’s death and they all provide protection for surviving loved ones. Aside from that, they are different types of insurance policies that offer different types of protection. What Is Life Insurance? A life insurance policy is a contract with an insurance...
How Is Contractors General Liability Insurance Different From Standard Commercial Liability Insurance?
Posted: June 19, 2020
Any business needs general liability insurance. Contractors, subcontractors, and independent tradesmen need this type of coverage, not only to protect their business, but often as a requirement for the job. Trades that need contractors general liability insurance include construction, carpenters, plumbers, electricians, painters, and masons. What Is Standard Commercial Liability Insurance? Commercial general liability (CGL) insurance protects a business from financial loss due to liability...