Three Uncommon Life Insurance Scenarios
Posted: December 22, 2019
In most cases, when the insured on a life insurance policy dies, the proceeds are paid out to named beneficiaries without a hitch. However, you should be aware of certain unusual scenarios that could occur. Speak with our knowledgeable agent for professional help in avoiding potentially tricky situations with your life insurance policy. Beneficiaries & Insured Persons Die At The Same Time It is not...
Should I Sign Up For Life Insurance Through Work If I Already Have A Life Insurance Policy?
Posted: December 13, 2019
Life insurance is offered by some employers as part of their group benefits package. Usually, the employer pays for most or all of the premiums. Companies are not required to provide life insurance for their employees. When they do, it is a nice benefit, and you should take advantage of it. If you already have an individual life insurance policy, that is ideal, as group...
What Does Being “Vested” In Your 401(k) Mean?
Posted: November 28, 2019
As defined by the IRS, vesting in a retirement plan means ownership. Each employee vests a certain percentage of their account in the 401(k) plan every year. An employee who becomes 100% vested in his or her 401(k) account balance owns 100% of the balance. When this occurs, the employer cannot take it back (forfeit) for any reason. Amounts that are not vested in a...
What Happens To My Mortgage Protection Insurance If I Sell My House?
Posted: November 22, 2019
When you purchase a home, you are likely to get offers for mortgage protection insurance, a type of life insurance that will pay off your mortgage in case you die or become disabled. This provides protection for your family if you are no longer there or no longer able to work to pay the mortgage. If you die, with some policies, the proceeds go directly...
How Much Should I Put In My HSA?
Posted: November 13, 2019
If you have opted for a health savings account (HSA), the next question is how much to put into it. To qualify for an HSA, you must have chosen a high-deductible health insurance plan. Having a health savings account can help you cover your deductible and other out-of-pocket healthcare expenses, both now and in the future. The following steps may be helpful in calculating how...