Life Insurance

Recently, my uncle managed to cause quite a reaction in our family chat group. He claimed that he was still making monthly life insurance premium payments. It was a shocker, since he’s well into his 60s and retired early about ten years ago. For someone who’s not looking to protect his income, what exactly is […]

For most people, life insurance is an important financial backup. After all, everyone wants to ensure that their family will be financially taken care of if they are suddenly gone. Unfortunately, most major life insurance policies require a fairly thorough medical exam. That typically means filling out a questionnaire about your (and your family’s) medical […]

One of the benefits I never had while working a 9-to-5 was a group life insurance policy offered by my employer. That’s mostly due to never really working for large corporation where they are common. However, I remember being disappointed that my former employer didn’t offer such a benefit. These group insurance policies are usually […]

When looking at the financial needs you may have throughout your life, the subject of supporting your loved ones should the worst happen will likely come up. It’s a grim topic—and it’s natural to want to avoid talking about it. However, there are serious decisions you need to make with regard to your life insurance […]

While many associate the gig economy with younger generations, it isn’t exclusive to young adults. Retired seniors have more time and freedom to pick up multiple side hustles. In fact, gig platform reports that 31 percent of seniors aged 55 to 73 were doing more than three gigs a week in 2019. While many associate […]

Retirement is an ultimate life goal for most of us. And unless you won a lottery (the birth lottery or the literal cash lottery), you’re likely going to have to spend the majority of working years preparing to retire. Luckily, there are a few things you can do to prepare that go a long way […]

If you’re thinking about moving to a new state, then you might want to look at its taxes. Since individual income, property, and sales/excise taxes vary from state to state, your total tax burden can vary significantly. So, where do residents pay the most taxes? To figure that out, a recent WalletHub report compares every […]

The economical downturn has led to a big strain on low-income households, especially seniors. Low-income households are having difficulty dealing with energy costs. Fortunately, there are plenty of programs that help low-income households and seniors cover their energy costs. The economical downturn due to recent events has led to a big strain on low-income households, […]

Most people would like to experience fine dining in a Michelin star restaurant at some point, but many might believe they can’t justify the expense. While eating in Michelin star restaurants might strike you as an activity reserved for the rich, there are a lot of affordable options worldwide. If you’re traveling the world or […]

Between flights, accommodation and food, travel costs can add up quickly, but your budget is the last thing you want to think about when you’re on vacation and exploring new destinations. Organizing and strategizing your budget before you travel can help you to get the most from your experience. From finding cheap flights to earning […]

For most people, life insurance is an important financial backup. After all, everyone wants to ensure that their family will be financially taken care of if they are suddenly gone. Unfortunately, most major life insurance policies require a fairly thorough medical exam. That typically means filling out a questionnaire about your (and your family’s) medical […]

When looking at the financial needs you may have throughout your life, the subject of supporting your loved ones should the worst happen will likely come up. It’s a grim topic—and it’s natural to want to avoid talking about it. However, there are serious decisions you need to make with regard to your life insurance […]