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The Ultimate Guide to Downsizing

The Ultimate Guide to Downsizing

As you approach retirement age, life is full of transitions. Your adult children grow up and move out on their own. You prepare to say goodbye to full-time work for good. And if you’re like many baby boomers, you may also think about downsizing your home.According to a report from Zillow Group, 24% of recent home buyers were age 60 or older – a 47%...

How Long Can You Stay on Your Parents' Car Insurance?

How Long Can You Stay on Your Parents' Car Insurance?

The good news is that there is no age limit that will require you to get your own car insurance. As long as you live in your parents’ home and drive a vehicle that is titled and registered in their name, you are able to stay on their car insurance. What happens when you go away to college? If you are lucky enough to take...

Should I Insure My Home Based Business?

Should I Insure My Home Based Business?

A home-based business is any business with its primary office located in the owner’s home, regardless of type or size. Many well known companies began as home-based, including Apple, Baskin-Robbins, Hallmark, and Purex, as stated by Entrepreneur. With so much that can be done online, operating virtually from home is more feasible than ever today. A business operated from the comfort of your home is...

Baby on Board: Insurance Checkup for New Parents

Baby on Board: Insurance Checkup for New Parents

If you’re about to enter the realm of parenthood, one thing’s for certain: everything in life is about to change.You’ll trade late nights out for sleepless nights in. You’ll master new skills – like changing diapers and soothing a newborn. And most importantly, you’ll have the responsibility of caring for a new member of your family.Having your first child is a huge milestone. And like...

Should I have an Emergency Fund Along with Life Insurance?

Should I have an Emergency Fund Along with Life Insurance?

Life insurance can help protect your loved ones financially in case of your death. If you have a whole life or universal life insurance policy, you may be able to access accumulated cash value for emergency funds during your lifetime. Even so, it is a good idea to have an emergency fund in addition to life insurance. You never know when the unexpected will happen....