Beginner’s Guide To Mortgage Protection Insurance
Posted: December 22, 2020
If you have a mortgage on your home and your family is depending on you to make the payments, you may want to purchase mortgage protection insurance. This is a type of life insurance specifically designed to pay off your mortgage in the event of your death, so your family can remain in the home. Some mortgage protection insurance policies also provide benefits in the...
What Happens When You Inherit A 401(k)?
Posted: December 13, 2020
A 401(k) is a tax-deferred, retirement savings account. When a person opens a 401(k), he or she names one or more beneficiaries to receive the remaining funds when the account holder dies. If you have inherited a 401(k), your options will depend on several factors, including your age, the account holder’s age at the time of death, and whether the account holder was your spouse....
Is It Time To Upgrade My Life Insurance?
Posted: December 7, 2020
It makes sense to purchase life insurance early in life. The younger you are when you buy a policy, the longer you are likely to live and, therefore, the lower your premiums will be. But as time goes by, life changes and other factors can affect your coverage needs. Our experienced agent can review your life insurance policy with you and help you decide if...
Pros & Cons Of Opening A Flexible Spending Account
Posted: November 28, 2020
Flexible spending accounts (FSAs) are associated with employer-sponsored health insurance plans. They allow you to divert a tax-deferred portion of your earnings into the account, which you can use to pay for certain healthcare-related expenses, including copayments and deductibles, and dependent-care costs. Money in an FSA must be used by the end of the plan year. However, employers may offer a grace period of up...
Beginner’s Guide To Choosing A Beneficiary
Posted: November 22, 2020
If you have a life insurance policy, your beneficiary is the person who will receive the benefits in the event of your death. For obvious reasons, choosing a beneficiary is an important step in the process of obtaining life insurance. If you are new to the process, the following tips can help. Consider the Purpose of the Policy You are buying life insurance for a...