Read articles and reviews to get a better understanding of how to get the most of your insurance, what to look for when shopping for insurance and all the different types you should be aware of.
Up until the ripe old age of 30, I had never considered a life insurance policy. Married without children or a mortgage, I really didn’t find the need to insure myself… especially if it gave my wife extra incentive to get rid of me (she’ll tell you, of course, that no extra incentive is needed)….
Lemonade is a new face on the homeowners and renters insurance scene, but it’s already receiving tremendous feedback from consumers. Reinsured by huge names including Lloyd’s of London, Lemonade breaks the traditional insurance mold with low rates, a mutual insurance model, high-tech solutions, and transparency that is a welcome change from the norm. Lemonade is…
Homeowners insurance is unavoidable when you own a home. The most important part of homeowners is making sure you understand what perils are covered and which are not. Knowing what risks you face is helpful to choosing a policy and ensuring you have what you need. Once you understand the insurance itself you’ll need to…
Yesterday I witnessed a car accident. I was headed to work on a two-lane road, when I heard the car that had just passed me going the other way lay on the horn. In the rearview mirror, I saw the car smack into an SUV that had pulled out in front of it. Fortunately, nobody…
Picking the right insurance policy for you (and your family) can be tricky. There are so many options out there, and it’s difficult to decide which product best suits your needs. Should you buy term or whole life? How much insurance do you actually need? When should you buy your first policy? Which company should…
Homeowners insurance is probably one of the most important types of insurance you’ll ever buy. It’s right up there with life insurance in terms of essential financial protection. But to get the most out of your homeowners insurance, you need to know your plan’s coverage details. Like all types of insurance, homeowners insurance comes in…
If you’ve been reading on Dough Roller much, you may be aware that we tend to advocate for term life insurance policies rather than whole life insurance policies. Sure, whole life policies are a good fit for some individuals in certain situations. But for most of us, term is by far the cheapest way to…
Mobile or manufactured homes are a way to buy a home at a lower cost than traditional real estate. However, just because they tend to cost less doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t insure them. Mobile home insurance can protect you from a number of financial catastrophes, including theft, natural disaster, and liability for injuries on…
Anyone who drives a car needs insurance. In many states, insurance is legally required and even if you live somewhere that doesn’t require insurance, getting a policy can help protect you from major financial damage if something happens while you’re driving your car. If you lease your car rather than own it, the dealer you…