Slimming Down for Summer – A User’s Guide
Summer is almost here. Are YOU ready? If not, we have some super suggestions for slimming down and eating healthy. And being healthy can save you money on life insurance. The first day of summer begins on June 21st. So fire up the grill…wax down that surfboard…slather on the sunscreen…and gather the family for a…
For Father’s Day, Give the Gift of Life Insurance
Father’s Day is a great reminder that every dad needs life insurance. It’s the best gift he can get. [Editor’s Note: This blog was originally published on June 16, 2014. The content has been updated.] Father’s Day only comes around once a year. It’s a special day for dads across the nation. I should know. …
The Health Care Conundrum. Here’s How it Ends.
Where is health care reform in the U.S. at the present time? Byron Udell, Founder and CEO of AccuQuote, and an insurance professional of over 30 years, shares his thoughts. (The following is an editorial from Byron Udell, Founder and CEO of AccuQuote). Health insurance, also referred to (incorrectly, in my opinion) as “Health Care,”…
Does My Child Need Life Insurance?
Having life insurance for your child could pay dividends in the long term. To find out more about child life insurance, read on. Life Insurance for Children For many of you out there, child life insurance may be an unthinkable option. “My children aren’t earning, why should they be covered under life insurance?” “Insuring kids…
Can a Selfie Get You Quicker Life Insurance Coverage?
Can a selfie save you money on your life insurance? Or could it cost you big time? To get the big picture, read on. Say “cheese!” They say “a picture is worth a thousand words.” Or a selfie. And unless you’ve been living on a secluded island in the Pacific for the last few years,…
Choosing the Best Life Insurance Agent
Having trouble choosing a life insurance agent? [Editor’s Note: This blog was originally published on August 8, 2013. The content has been updated.] Investopedia, the layman’s go-to source for explanations on finance related questions, has an interesting article on qualities that a good life insurance agent ought to have. It’s a great indicator of values,…
What Does a Rated Life Insurance Policy Mean?
As we all know, insurance companies are in the risk assessment business. But not all risks are the same. Especially when it comes to life insurance. So insurance carriers quantify risk levels with a simple rating system. Life insurance rates classes Most life insurance carriers have four rate classes. Typically, the four primary rate categories…
Illinois is Helping Families Find Lost Life Insurance
Having the safety and security of life insurance can help your loved ones stay in their home and pay bills, should you pass on before your time. But what if you have trouble finding lost life insurance policies? But many people die without ever informing their families that they even had coverage. Perhaps the policy…
May is Disability Insurance Awareness Month
May is Disability Insurance Awareness Month. Do YOU have disability coverage? If not, why not? [Editor’s Note: This post was originally published on May 5, 2013, and has been revamped and updated.] Your most important asset is your ability to work and earn a living. What happens if you weren’t able to earn money for…
Disability Insurance Saved Valerie King’s Family…Twice
Emergency room physician Valerie King was not a firm believer in disability insurance. She didn’t think she’d need it…until she did – twice. When Valerie King decided to become an emergency room physician, she wasn’t convinced that purchasing disability insurance (DI) made sense for her. Valerie was certain that she’d always be able to work….
