7 Factors That Affect Your Life Insurance Quote
Life insurance is a great way to protect your loved ones financially, but it’s also a major investment. Over a period of years, even a slightly lower premium can yield major savings. The following are some of the biggest factors that insurers consider when pricing out their policies. Some of these criteria are outside your […]
Why the country stands in line for annuities every week
The recent lottery frenzy that overtook the entire country was a revealing snapshot of what people really yearn for. Financial stability. No worries about paying monthly bills. Enough income for the rest of their lives. People want guarantees. Yes, people were standing in line for lottery tickets. But what they were really doing is standing […]
Hosting a Super Bowl 50 party? Watch out for these risks
The clock is counting down to kick-off time for this year’s Super Bowl 50, and you’re in the midst of party planning. But have you added reviewing your insurance coverage to the checklist? Most people probably haven’t, even though there are some risks to be aware of — and that they can plan to avoid, […]
Why American Heart Month Matters to Truckers
February is American Heart Month and is meant to raise awareness about an issue of concern to all Americans, including truck drivers. Throughout the month Truckers News will provide information on how to prevent heart disease, heart-healthy diet and exercise tips. Cardiovascular disease is the number one killer among men and women, according to the American […]
Are Your Life and Insurance In-Sync
Marriage, having a child, retirement are just some of the life events that can have a profound effect on insurance needs, so an annual New Year’s coverage review is always a good idea “One of the best ways to start the new year off on a firm financial footing is to make sure that your […]
Easy Lifestyle Changes to Lower Health Care Costs
Changing your lifestyle to be healthier doesn’t just mean you get to feel good — it means your wallet does as well. Being a healthier person is always a good thing but it can also help lower health care costs with less trips to the doctor and such. Stop smoking: This is the big one. Smoking […]
Is a School Related Group Health Plan a Good Idea?
Many colleges and universities provide different types of health insurance or major medical insurance plans for students. Some even cover graduate students or alumni. This is in addition to the standard employee benefits that these institutions offer to faculty and other staff. Each student has his or her own particular financial situation and health insurance […]
Heart Facts: Insurance Coverage and Heart Defects
Health and life insurance provide the foundation to help you protect your family finances and achieve your life goals. Understanding insurance billing and coverage can be tricky, especially when you have congenital heart disease, but knowing a few simple facts can make things much easier. Health Insurance Most significant congenital heart conditions require lifelong monitoring […]
Don’t Run Out Of Luck On St. Patrick’s Day – Drink Responsibly
The luck of the Irish is not enough to protect you against a possible encounter with an impaired driver during St. Patrick’s Day. Alcohol-related crashes continue to be the main factor for deaths during this holiday. In 2000 there were 151 fatal car accidents on St. Patrick’s Day, half of which were alcohol-related. “During holidays, […]
Surprise Fees Often Follow Medical Emergencies
Recovering from a medical procedure is always a challenge, but getting hit with unexpected insurance fees can add financial hardship to the process. As health insurance plans become increasingly complicated, more patients are facing unexpected fees when they step outside their plan’s coverage network. In many cases, patients don’t realize they’ve received out-of-network care until […]