Do I have the right type of life insurance?

Posted by on Sep 27, 2012 in Insurance, Newsletter Articles | 0 comments

Your need for life insurance changes as your life changes. You may need less life insurance when you’re younger, but as you take on more responsibilities and as your family grows, the amount and type of life insurance that fits your circumstances changes.

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Should I buy my life insurance through my employer or on my own?

Posted by on Sep 27, 2012 in AMR, Newsletter Articles | 0 comments

Many companies offer their workers employer-sponsored life insurance coverage as part of their employee benefits package. If you’re offered this opportunity, it may be in your best interest to accept. Buying life insurance through your employer can be a relatively inexpensive and hassle-free way to get some of the life insurance coverage you need.

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Understanding Long-Term Care Insurance

Posted by on Feb 20, 2012 in Financing Education, Insurance | 0 comments

It’s a fact: People today are living longer. Although that’s good news, the odds of requiring some sort of long-term care increase as you get older. And as the costs of home care, nursing homes, and assisted living escalate, you probably wonder how you’re ever going to be able to afford long-term care. One solution that is gaining in popularity is long-term care insurance (LTCI).

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What is private mortgage insurance?

Posted by on Jan 24, 2012 in Home Ownership, Newsletter Articles | 0 comments

Private mortgage insurance (PMI) protects the lender against the risk of the borrower defaulting on the mortgage. Lenders generally require you to purchase PMI if your loan is more than 80% of the value of your home. Without PMI, you may be unable to qualify for a mortgage.

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Making Financial Resolutions? Look Back at Last Year

Posted by on Jan 24, 2012 in Investment Management, Newsletter Articles | 0 comments

Each new year brings the chance for a fresh start, and the opportunity to improve your financial picture. As you make financial resolutions for 2012, looking back at what happened last year can help you make some positive changes this year.

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