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Are you gearing up to move into your first apartment? Congratulations! Renting your first apartment is a rite of passage for any young adult. After living at your parents’ house or in a college dorm, nothing feels better than the freedom of having a space that is entirely yours. I remember that day like it…

If you currently have different insurance providers for homeowners/renters insurance and auto insurance, you might be overpaying.  That’s because most insurance providers will offer you a nice bundling discount if you purchase both your home and auto policies through them. Even companies many consider to be auto-only offer home and auto bundles (think GEICO). So how…

Pet insurance is one of those products you don’t think of until you need it. By then, it’s too late.  Healthcare for pets is cheaper than for humans, but not by much. When my family dog ate the lower third of our Christmas tree, his ensuing allergic reaction led to a surprise $2,100 vet bill. …

We’re all going to live forever, right? That’s a rhetorical question and the answer is obviously, no. But it is hard to talk about life insurance without talking about death.  If you were to die, would your family be financially stable without you? Depressing, I know, but this is a necessary question that everyone should…

For most people, cars are your second biggest expense after housing. You either love cars or love to hate them, but either way, all of us spend a lot of money on them. This car buying guide will help you navigate the process of buying (or selling) your next new-to-you car. You’ll learn how to…

Life insurance is something that no one wants to think about needing. While contemplating your death seems morbid, it’s essential in preparing for a potential future without that family member. If you happened to die tomorrow, would you want your family to struggle due to lack of money? That’s what could happen if you’re contributing…

Bars are closing. Restaurants are switching to takeout only. And across the nation, life insurance companies are fielding a flood of calls from consumers. If you don’t already have life insurance, you may be considering using a service like Policygenius to quickly comparison shop for a better rate. Even those who have it may be…

Here is a brief guide to some of the most frequently asked questions about getting health insurance as a Young Adult in the era of Obamacare (if it lasts). Even if the Trump Administration successfully repeals and replaces Obamacare, some of the plan’s features—like the ability to shop for and purchase health insurance on your own—will hopefully stick…

Did you just get married? Or have a new baby? If so, that means it’s time to buy life insurance! Or, if you’ve already got life insurance, a new family member means it’s time to review your coverage and determine whether you need to buy more. Life insurance is a critical component of financial security that…

Life insurance rates have hit a 20-year low. This is good news for people who might be looking for a new life insurance policy or would like to shop around for better rates. To figure out if this trend will continue or not, you might be interested in what caused life insurance rates to drop. This little…