Will My Homeowners Insurance Cover Damage To My Yard?
Posted: December 16, 2019
Will My Homeowners Insurance Cover Damage To My Yard?Each homeowners insurance policy is different. Our friendly agent will be happy to review your policy with you to help ensure you have the coverage you need. Generally, homeowners insurance covers a broad range of potential damages that includes the dwelling itself and other structures on the property, such as a fence, shed, or driveway. The following can give you an idea of what is...
Should I Sign Up For Life Insurance Through Work If I Already Have A Life Insurance Policy?
Posted: December 13, 2019
Should I Sign Up For Life Insurance Through Work If I Already Have A Life Insurance Policy?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...
Do I Need To Insure My Boat During The Winter When I’m Not Using It?
Posted: December 1, 2019
Do I Need To Insure My Boat During The Winter When I’m Not Using It?If you own a boat, you are not alone if you are wondering why you need boat insurance year round when you are only using your boat in the warmer months. In fact, some boat owners cancel their boat insurance after every boating season to save on premiums. However, this can actually be more costly in the long run. The following are some good reasons...
What Does Being “Vested” In Your 401(k) Mean?
Posted: November 28, 2019
What Does Being “Vested” In Your 401(k) Mean?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 Does My Renters Insurance Cover?
Posted: November 16, 2019
What Does My Renters Insurance Cover?If you are renting a home or apartment, it is important to have renters insurance. Although there is no legal requirement that you carry renters insurance, it may be required by your landlord under the terms of your lease. It helps protect both you and your landlord by ensuring that, if something happens on the premises, either the landlord’s insurance or your renters insurance will...