Financial Advice

An Overview of Renter’s Insurance

Renters sometimes overlook the need for insurance based on the belief that they may not have a significant amount of personal possessions, or because the property is already insured by… Read more

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The Value of Insuring Against Life’s Risks

Did you know that… Fifty-seven percent of American workers have no private short-term disability insurance.1,2 Sixty-five percent of working people in the U.S. lack private long-term disability coverage.1,2 Forty-eight percent… Read more

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Ten Things to Leave at Home

Concerns over identity theft continue to grow, especially with the news of data breaches at major companies and financial institutions. Unfortunately, you have little control over when a company is… Read more

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Lots of Variables with Fixed-Rate Mortgages

When selecting a fixed-rate mortgage, a prospective borrower has to determine how many years to finance the loan. Some financial institutions offer 10-year and 20-year, fixed-rate mortgages as well as… Read more

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How Insurance Deductibles Work

An insurance deductible is the amount you, the insured, pay before any claim is paid by your insurance carrier. Depending upon the type of insurance, a policy may set the… Read more

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The Financial Literacy Crisis

Imagine driving a car without a basic understanding of the rules of the road or even how to operate it. Scary thought. Here’s another scary circumstance – one that is… Read more

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Building Your Legacy

The desire to leave a legacy may be the height of altruism for it is a gift to the future, the benefit of which you may never witness, nor ever… Read more

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Financial Aid for Students 101

Preparing for college while still in high school can be difficult for even the most academically-minded student. These days, you need to excel in the classroom, make sure you’re involved… Read more

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