Businesses rely on data for just about everything these days, so it’s no surprise that data breaches are becoming more and more common. Data breaches, also called cyber attacks, occur when a hacker gets access to sensitive data and protected information that is stored on the internet, servers, computers, and personal devices. Regardless of the … Read more
Just about everyone who drives has car insurance – but how much do you really know about auto insurance? Car insurance is required in nearly every state in the U.S. (New Hampshire being the notable exception). Almost all of us buy car insurance, but it has provisions that most people know little about. With that in mind, let’s spend some … Read more
My husband and I are planners. We have budget meetings every month and set aside money for everything from vacations to vehicle registration. However, there are some expenses we simply haven’t been able to anticipate. When a large limb of an oak tree snapped and severed the corner of our roof, we were not entirely … Read more
The average rate for auto insurance in New York state is fairly affordable, regardless of what you’ve heard. It really depends, of course, on where you live within the state. According to statistics pulled by Insure.com, the national average car insurance premium is about $1,325 per year. The average premium in New York state is … Read more
Let’s say you’ve just read about 6 Reasons To Shop Around For Car Insurance Every 6 Months and are now filing for coverage with a new carrier. You input your make, model, and year, choose a sensible deductible, and are now asked about something called “liability coverage.” What is liability coverage, how much do you really need, … Read more
Over 330,000 women are diagnosed with breast cancer each year. In my family alone, my grandmother, great aunt, and mom have all battled this wicked disease. And while treatment advances and early detection have done an amazing job at increasing the survival rate of breast cancer, the financial burden doesn’t just stop when treatment ends. … Read more
While Millennials are delaying or forgoing parenthood at higher rates than previous generations, they’re also leading the way when it comes to adopting pets. During the pandemic, this trend accelerated with 50% of Millennials considering fostering or adopting a pet. I’m not exempt from the statistics: this past year, I headed down to my local … Read more
Let’s say you’ve been hit by another driver – from the moment of the collision until the day your car is fully repaired, you want to be sure of a few things: The other driver is confirmed at fault. You don’t make any costly slip-ups while negotiating with insurance. You get the maximum cash payout … Read more
If you know anything about insurance, you know that it can be pricey. Business insurance is no exception. Protecting your small business with insurance is extremely valuable, but like pretty much everything in life, it’s going to cost you. The question is—how much? In this guide, I’m going to shed some light on the cost … Read more
Late this past summer, my partner and I faced a dilemma. Our grad school health insurance was set to run out in mid-August, and the insurance she’d get with her new job wouldn’t start until the end of September. We’d put it out of our minds for most of the summer, content to focus on … Read more