Insurance

Podcast: Getting the Life Insurance You Need

https://financialfitnessassociation.org/wp-content/uploads/L3_GettingTheLifeInsuranceYouNeed.mp3 Welcome to the podcast series – Take Control of your Financial Future. In this session, we are going to discuss life insurance. Protecting your family against the financial consequences…

Podcast: Fundamentals of Insurance

https://financialfitnessassociation.org/wp-content/uploads/F8_FundamentalsOfInsurance.mp3 Welcome to the podcast series – Take Control of your Financial Future. In this session, we are going to review the fundamentals of insurance. Insurance provides protection. As simple…

Being Wise With Your Retirement Investments

Wise Retirement Investments The choice of investments for your retirement funds is never easy. The funds you have saved for your retirement deserve special attention. How much you save and…

Deposit Insurance from NCUA

Properly established share accounts at a credit union are insured. In recent years the insurance limit was $100,000. In October 2008, the insurance limit was raised to $250,000. (These higher…

Deposit Insurance from FDIC

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) insures properly established accounts at a bank or savings and loan. In recent years the insurance limit was $100,000. In October 2008, the insurance…

Mistake to Avoid: Not Considering a Life Insurance Trust

Life insurance proceeds are generally part of your estate and may be subject to estate taxes depending on the size of your taxable estate. This influx of cash to the…

Long-Term Care Insurance

Have you ever worried about medical costs consuming your savings? Rising medical costs and longer life expectancies are making this a concern for many. There are some government programs like…

Have an Insurance Strategy

Insurance provides protection. As simple as that sounds, many individuals spend little time considering all their insurance options to make sure they have the insurance they need at the most…

Getting the Life Insurance You Need

Protecting your family against the financial consequences of your death should be part of your total financial plan. The decisions you need to make are: How much life insurance do…

Disability Insurance

Your overall financial strategy should probably include a disability insurance policy. These policies give you an income if you become disabled and are unable to work. They “insure” your earning…

Review Your Insurance Deductibles

How much risk are you willing to take? How much risk should you can afford to take? How much are you willing to pay to cover different levels of risk?…

Umbrella Insurance Policies

Insurance is basically protection. We pay annual premiums for specific amounts of protection for our cars, homes, and personal belongings. Auto and homeowner policies also usually include liability coverage for…

Understanding and Evaluating Life Insurance

Life insurance is really very simple. If you die, it pays off. Its purpose is also simple: it should protect those that rely on you. It should not be viewed…

Understanding Auto Insurance

Auto insurance covers damages done to you, your car, other people, and other's property as a result of your car. The amount of insurance you need is dependent on the…

What to Look For in a Homeowners or Renters Insurance Policy

Insuring your home and its contents is a prudent step toward controlling your financial future. While no one expects a catastrophe, disaster can strike. It could be a fire, roof…

Fundamentals of Insurance

Insurance provides protection. As simple as that sounds, many individuals spend little time considering all their insurance options and making sure they have the insurance they need at the most…

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