Eliminating Private Mortgage Insurance

You have to insure your home. But do you really have to insure that mortgage too? It’s called private mortgage insurance, and according to money expert Stacy Johnson, for many people, it’s expensive and unnecessary.

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Inadequate Life Insurance Leaves Spouses With Less

September 2006 (Medialink) – Lives change. Growing families often trade up to a bigger house. Someone with a pay raise might think of getting a better car. But, how many with changing circumstances think about the need to trade up to a better life insurance policy?

Turns out… not many.

That means a more difficult life for surviving family members. In fact, the Insurance Information Institute says that nearly half of surviving spouses would experience a 20 to 40% decline in their standard of living if the primary wage earner in the family died.

Life insurance is like money in the bank. And, like a retirement account, the equity can grow. It can be used for almost anything – to pay funeral expenses, debts, and to maintain a certain standard of living. September is National Insurance Month, the time each year to familiarize yourself with your policy and check if you’re adequately covered.

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Saving money on home insurance with Anne Marie Thomas with Rob Carrick from the Globe and Mail

Anne Marie Thomas, Account Manager at the insurancehotline.com website, with Rob Carrick from the Globe and Mail discuss how to save money on home insurance.

Why are home insurance rates going up? How can you save money on home insurance? What kind of deductables do people typically have on home insurance policies? How much should you pay out-of-pocket before you make a claim on your home insurance?

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How to Buy Homeowners Insurance

Purchase the right kind of homeowners insurance for your house or apartment and protect your valuables.

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