Insurance

Auto Insurance Basics And Recommendations For Everyone

Besides the purchase price of a car, one must also calculate the potential maintenance cost, and auto insurance cost to determine affordability. We often focus on the first two costs. But, seldom do we realize the auto insurance cost differential until we’ve purchased the car! Back in 2012, I was so happy to negotiate $2,000 […]

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To Get The Best Life Insurance Rate, Be Careful About Seeing A Doctor

If you want to get the best life insurance rate, get life insurance before seeing a doctor. If you see a doctor too many times for non-life threatening issues, life insurance companies may see you as a higher risk. Even if you see a doctor for something relatively harmless, like snoring, an overzealous doctor might

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Social Security Survivor Benefits: Life Insurance For All (Taxpayers)

After writing my post on life insurance needs when having a baby, a reader mentioned he was disappointed I didn’t mention Social Security survivor benefits. What’s funny is that I never think about Social Security when planning for my financial future. We all know Social Security is underfunded by 20% – 30%, and the government will

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Why Get Life Insurance If You’re Financially Independent

I’m often asked why get life insurance if you’re financially independent. It’s a good question that merits a deep dive. I became financially independent in 2012 and have life insurance because I had children in 2017 and 2019. Many of you will face the same dilemma once your passive income can cover all your living

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How To Maximize An Umbrella Policy Like A Champ

If you have an umbrella policy, you should learn how to maximize an umbrella policy. After all, an umbrella policy costs you premiums every year you own one. If you have assets that amount to more than what your car insurance and home insurance coverage provides, then you should probably get an umbrella policy for protection.

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Life Insurance Needs When Having A Baby

If you’re having a baby, your goal is to live as long as possible to help your child become a productive member of society. Therefore, life insurance is a must when having a baby! It’s rational to start eating healthier, exercising more, and building great wealth. But for some reason, we’re not a very healthy nation. Roughly 70%

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Should I Get Natural Disaster Insurance For Earthquakes, Floods, And Hurricanes?

Hurricanes and earthquakes are a stark reminder of the importance of getting natural disaster insurance. As a long time resident of San Francisco, I wonder if I should get natural disaster insurance for earthquakes every single year. San Francisco lies close to the San Andreas fault line. It could start shifting at any moment. The last big

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What Is Variable Life Insurance?

Variable life insurance is a type of permanent life insurance with a varying cash value. The long-term savings, aka investment aspect, of variable life insurance provides a tax-free sum to beneficiaries. The amount of the policy’s total death benefit payout goes up or down depending on the performance of underlying securities held in the policy.

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Insurance For Natural Disasters: Floods, Fires, Hurricanes, Earthquakes Oh My

Understanding what natural disaster insurance is and whether it’s worth it is important if you live in a high risk area. Let’s learn how floods, wildfires, hurricanes, and earthquakes are covered under an insurance policy for natural disasters. I’m a multiple property owner in San Francisco which is a high risk area for earthquakes. Over

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