To start, it’s my crazy-strong recommendation that you spend 30 minutes shopping for a better car insurance rate every six months. When you do, you’ll inevitably be asked about gap insurance. So what exactly is gap insurance, and do you need it? Auto insurance providers tend to be a little vague about gap insurance and … Read more
When you buy a new home, it’s so important to make sure it’s protected. Theft, fire, even a rogue plumbing accident could cost you thousands of dollars in damage. That’s why homeowners insurance is a must. But how much is it? The average price of homeowners insurance in the U.S. is $1,211 a year. But … Read more
If you drive a car but don’t own a car, then you need to consider non-owner car insurance. It can be a relatively affordable way to purchase auto insurance liability coverage without the title of a car. Typically, these rates are cheaper than standard car insurance because you aren’t the primary driver of the car. … Read more
With the vast advances in medical research made over the last few decades, seniors are expected to live much longer than their parents did. For millennials, that difference could increase even further. If current projections are any indication, living to 100 could be commonplace for millennials and future generations. Sounds great, right? Not necessarily. When … Read more
The digital revolution is making waves across every part of the financial ocean, and insurance is no exception. The insurance industry launched in the 1600s when English sea-faring merchants started paying banks to cover them in case of shipwreck. That model hasn’t changed much since. People pay large insurance companies the same sorts of premiums … Read more
Insurance Nerd Day is here (July 18th!) Did you know that the types of insurance you choose to carry can say a lot about you? In fact, your insurance choices can even shed some light on your love life. Think about it: the choices you make speak to larger truths about who you are. And … Read more
It is wise to get several quotes when searching for car insurance since different companies can offer such different options. But before you do that, there are ways to estimate what you would most likely pay. In this car insurance estimator article, I’ll cover most of the critical things to consider to help you approximate … Read more
If Guinness had a record for “most auto insurance quotes gotten online,” I’d probably be a shoo-in. I’ve gotten hundreds of quotes online, either for myself or while writing an auto insurance-related review for Money Under 30. Yet, despite going through the quote generation process countless times, I admit to always glossing over this particular … Read more
Have you lined up your healthcare through the marketplace? If not, you’re lucky because it can be a huge headache. Thankfully, it may have gotten a bit easier for a lot of households. The federal government has extended the special enrollment period for Obamacare. The original cutoff was May 15, but you now have until … Read more
The weather’s been wild these past few years — snow in Houston, category five hurricanes, and flash floods all over the United States. While homeowners’ and renters’ insurance policies cover damage from some natural disasters, flood damage is pricey enough to require its own coverage. Unless you have a beach house on the Gulf Coast, … Read more