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AccuQuote Agents: Integrity and Honesty You Can Trust

AccuQuote agents are here for you.

By McKenzy Bowers | July 31, 2017

In a recent poll, 36% of people thought insurance agents were not very honest or ethical. That’s not good. AccuQuote agents believe we have to do better. In fact, it’s our mission. [Editor’s Note: This blog was originally published on June 19, 2015. The content has been updated.] Byron Udell, Founder and CEO of AccuQuote,…

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Life Insurance as Investment Tool

Life insurance as investment tool?

By McKenzy Bowers | July 31, 2017

Life Insurance is Byron Udell’s passion. As Founder and CEO of AccuQuote, Byron shares his thoughts on why life insurance as investment tool might been a good idea for your family. [Editor’s Note: This blog was originally published on December 23, 2014. The content has been updated.] “Why is life insurance a great financial investment?”…

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Should You Pay for Life Insurance by Credit Card?

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By McKenzy Bowers | July 31, 2017

Is paying for life insurance by credit card a smart or dumb idea? Read on. [Editor’s Note: This blog was originally published on June 16, 2006. The content has been updated.] More than 80 percent of Americans are in debt, with the average credit card owner claiming about $10,000 worth of unpaid charges at any…

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What is Time Diversification? (Hint: Life Insurance Helps)

What is time diversification?

By McKenzy Bowers | July 31, 2017

Most financial advisors recommend to their clients to possess a diversified portfolio. But what about Time Diversification? To find out more, read on. [Editor’s Note: This blog was originally published on April 28, 2015. The content has been updated.] There’s not a financial advisor on the planet worth his salt that does not recommend diversification….

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Glenn Hacker – Learn Something New Every Day

Let's here from Glenn Hacker, one of the trusted agents here at AccuQuote.

By McKenzy Bowers | July 31, 2017

AccuQuote agent Glenn Hacker come into work every day with a mission…learn something new. And it’s that attitude that makes Glenn a great life insurance agent. Glenn Hacker has been an agent at AccuQuote for just over a year. His positive presence and super work ethic has been infectious here at our home office in…

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Do Retirees Need Life Insurance?

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By McKenzy Bowers | July 31, 2017

Do seniors still need life insurance after they retire? After all, the kids are gone and you’re ready to take it easy. So why pay those premiums? But before you cancel your policy, you might want to read this blog. You might find that retirees need life insurance. Are you almost ready to retire? Are…

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A Baby Boomer’s Education About Baby Boomers

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By McKenzy Bowers | July 30, 2017

Baby boomers need life insurance. A self-proclaimed boomer tells all. In the back-to-school swirl that we’re in, I thought I’d reach out to our readers regarding a group I’m very familiar with: Baby Boomers.  How familiar?  Well, I am one!  At 59, I’m a full-fledged Boomer! Many people don’t even know what defines a Boomer…how…

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Pros and Cons of Group Life Insurance

Is your employer-provided life insurance policy enough?

By McKenzy Bowers | July 30, 2017

If you have life insurance through your job, great. But your group life insurance plan might not provide all you coverage you need. To find out more, read on. [Editor’s Note: This blog was originally published on December 24, 2009. The content has been updated.] Employer-provided group life insurance may be an easy and inexpensive…

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Survivorship Life Insurance Can Help Protect Your Estate

Buying Survivorship Life Insurance can be a good idea.

By McKenzy Bowers | July 26, 2017

Have you thought about what will happen to your estate’s assets after you and your spouse are gone? Buying Survivorship Life Insurance can help you preserve your estate for your kids. As that old expression goes: “Nobody lives forever.” But about your estate? Have you thought about what will happen to your assets after you…

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Split Couples Might Need a Life Insurance Beneficiary Reboot

Are you considering changing your life insurance beneficiary?

By McKenzy Bowers | July 26, 2017

Getting through a divorce is never easy. When a couple finally calls it quits, one of the assets that sometimes get lost in the shuffle is the family’s life insurance policy. Are you considering changing your life insurance beneficiary? As this blog points out, failing to answer that question can occasionally have tragic consequences. Let’s…

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