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Auto Insurance
AUTO INSURANCE Auto insurance is not only often a legal requirement, it's also absolutely vital to your financial health. The truth is that car accidents are expensive, and it's not just the price of fixing a bumper or headlight. Accidents can incur medical bills, repair costs, and[...]
Renter’s Insurance
RENTER'S INSURANCE A renter's insurance policy can help protect your personal property and yourself from liability for accidents that happen in your living space.Things Do Go WrongWhy do you need insurance if you rent? A landlord's insurance policy covers the building. If a leaky roof floods your living room,[...]
Identity Theft
IDENTITY THEFT The best way to prevent identity theft is to stay informed, aware, and on top of your finances. By taking the proper precautions and acting quickly, you can help negate the impacts of attempted or successful identity theft. Precautions Thieves can use your name, credit[...]
Wills
WILLS Where there's a will, there's a way to make your wishes known. A will is a legal document that transfers your property after you die, and names the people who will settle your estate, care for your children who are minors, and administer any trusts the[...]
Trusts
TRUSTS A trust, similar to a will, is a way to designate what happens to a person’s belongings after they pass away. How a Trust Works When setting up a trust (also known as a trust fund), the grantor creates and transfers assets, such as money or property, to[...]
Social Security Basics
SOCIAL SECURITY BASICS Since its introduction in the wake of the Great Depression, Social Security has evolved from a safety net designed to relieve poverty to the mainstay of a secure retirement. What You Contribute If you’re in the Social Security system—and more than 96% of the[...]
