Should You Get a Flood Insurance Rider on Your Homeowner’s Insurance?

A homeowner’s insurance policy is never one-size fits-all, so it’s important to know your particular needs. Typically, your homeowner’s insurance policy will not include flood insurance, though many homeowners will need it in order to protect their properties. Below, we’ll take a look at three questions that will help you know whether ... More

How to Take Care of Your Finances During a Pandemic

For many, the pandemic has put a strain on finances in an unprecedented way. Here are some tips for those who are struggling with money during this time: Look into state and national relief. See if existing loan companies offer deferrals or financial hardship. Be wary of fraud. Pay off debt and save where you can. Stick to a ... More

Here’s How to Access Your Credit Report for Free

Are you maintaining healthy credit? Many people don’t think about it unless they’re applying for a loan of some type, but it’s important to check your credit report annually. This is how you’ll know if there have been changes to your credit score and to ensure that all the information contained in the report is correct and error-fre... More

Four Things to Know About Your Homeowner’s Insurance Policy

When it comes to the responsibilities of owning a home, few things can be as meaningful as a good homeowner’s insurance policy. If a disaster should strike, be it a tornado, a fire or even a theft, you’ll need a policy in place to safeguard against draining your savings to repair structural damage, replace stolen objects and more. ... More

Boost Your Credit Score With Netflix Payments

Who knew that something as simple as having a Netflix account could help improve your credit score? If you have free service Experian Boost, it'll really be that easy. Formerly, the service only included paid off utility (internet, gas, electric) and phone bills. Now it'll include Netflix and will soon have other streaming platforms ... More

Unexpected Items That Could Show Up On Your Credit Report

If you’ve ever scanned your credit report – and you should do so annually – you’ve likely seen all the expected information: name, address, social security number, existing debts and credit applications. If you look closely, though, you may find some surprising information, as well. Here are four items you may be surprised to find on ... More

What to Know About Retirement Healthcare

When you retire you'll want to know what your healthcare plans will be. Here are some tips to keep in mind: Medicare isn't free or an automatic guarantee. You have to choose between the available policies. When you move, you need new insurance. You might not be covered if you travel abroad. More

Why Life Insurance is Important – Even if You’re Young and Healthy

When you hear the term “life insurance,” do you think of older people, or those with health conditions? While it’s true that these segments of the population may benefit most from having life insurance, it acts as an important financial safeguard for everyone, especially because it allows you to protect your family. Industry data shows ... More

5.4 Million Americans Have Lost Health Insurance Due to Covid-19

The Covid-19 virus has decimated the job market, leaving more people unemployed than ever before. And with that comes a lot of people without health insurance as well. Right now, approximately 5.4 million people have lost their health insurance since the crisis began. Compared to the Great Recession, only 3.9 million people had lost their ... More

Are You Saving All You Can on Health Insurance?

Did you know that consumers have been paying an increasingly higher percentage of their medical costs in recent years? Even with health insurance, your checkbook can suffer if you get sick or have an accident. That’s why it’s so important to learn ways to save on health insurance before you sign up for your next policy. Check out the ... More