Why Investors are Flocking to Fixed Annuities
Posted: September 3, 2013
Why Investors Are Flocking to Fixed Annuities There are two primary types of annuities available to meet the needs of different investors: variable and fixed. But many investors are choosing the fixed annuity. Let's explore why. Variable annuities accumulate and distribute income based on the performance of the investments in which the purchaser's money is placed. Essentially, with a variable annuity, you choose from a...
Your Dog May be Smarter Than You Are, and Insuring Cars at Replacement Cost Value
Posted: August 6, 2013
Keep Your New Teen Driver Safe With These Apps While your teenager is dreaming of the open road; you're just plain scared. But when D(rive) day arrives, nothing is more important than keeping your teen safe. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report that the top cause of all teen deaths is vehicle crashes: Teens 16 to 19 years old are three times more...
How to ID and Deal with Jerks in the Workplace
Posted: August 5, 2013
MARKETING Viral Wannabe? Here's How and Why Things Catch on Why do some ideas, products, brands and people "go viral," attracting attention and gaining pop culture status while others don't? In his book, Contagious: Why Things Catch On, Jonah Berger, an assistant professor of marketing at the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School, examines the science of popularity and attempts to explain why things catch on....
Need Health Insurance? Here are Some Options
Posted: August 4, 2013
Seniors, the ACA and Medicare: For Most the News is Positive The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) affects every U.S. citizen, including seniors on Medicare. The changes it has brought and will bring are significant, but there remains a lot of confusion over the impact of the ACA on Medicare and seniors. The good news: Medicare benefits are not only secure, but the...
Insure Your Hot Summer Ride With Seasonal Insurance
Posted: July 7, 2013
Puppy Shopping? Avoid the Insurance Doghouse Dogs may be man’s best friend, but when you introduce your new friend to your home insurance company, watch out. Some breeds make the unofficial "Bad Dog" list - which may mean higher premiums, or even worse, difficulty in obtaining insurance coverage. While you see your dog as a family member, your insurance company sees him or her as...
