Did you know that a whole life insurance policy can actually help you make money? It’s true—and it’s a strategy sometimes used by those with higher incomes and net worths. For those seeking life insurance coverage, a term life insurance policy is typically the more affordable and simpler choice. Both Sam and I opted for […]
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With the tragic fire that occurred in Lahaina, Maui, hurricanes ripping through Florida yearly, and now the devastating Southern California fires, it’s important to review your home insurance policy and understand what it does and does not cover. You also need to have contingency plans in case your house burns down. If you have not
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Health insurance is one of the most complex and aggravating topics for both consumers and providers in the US. Speak with anyone based outside the US and they all will comment about how much better things are abroad versus here. But as most of you would agree, having health insurance is a financial necessity in
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One of the worst experiences for a homeowner is filing a home insurance claim only to be told it’s not covered. After years of paying premiums, the insurance company doesn’t deliver when it’s needed most. What a disappointment. This disconnect happens because we rarely take the time to review our home insurance policies each year.
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In my post about illegal immigration, a commenter pointed out that I was lucky to avoid greater financial consequences from my car accident. It turns out that the maneuver where a car accelerates from a stop and then suddenly slams on the brakes is a common insurance scam. This tactic is known as the “sudden
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Like millions of others, I watched with intrigue the first—and potentially only—Donald Trump and Kamala Harris presidential debate. One of the most important topics discussed was illegal immigration and how the Biden/Harris administration allowed millions of illegal immigrants to enter the country. If you’re willing to flee your country and attempt to enter America illegally,
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I’ve faced interesting criticism for encouraging my wife to re-enter the workforce after she left in 2015. However, it’s important to clarify that she hasn’t been truly retired. Instead, she has been actively engaged as a full-time mom since 2017. In addition, she has helped do a lot of the operational and editorial work for
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Our first visit to the emergency room unfolded three years ago when our daughter displayed signs of anaphylaxis due to a food allergy. Unsure of what steps to take, we dialed 911, which led to an ambulance arriving promptly to transport us 16 minutes to the nearest hospital. The paramedics administered epinephrine, then the ER
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In my post, the percentage of homeowners who pay cash, a reader asked my opinion on having home insurance for paid-off properties. Paid off properties include a property you purchased with all cash or a property you own after paying off the mortgage. This is a dilemma I wrestled with after recently paying cash for
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Home insurance costs are going up due to rising home prices, rising building costs, increasing natural disasters, and less appetite for risk from the insurance and reinsurance companies. As a result, more homeowners are looking to save by taking out an actual cash value (ACV) home insurance policy as opposed to the more common replacement
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