Today we have a guest post for you from Ryan with Financial Residency. As human beings, we’re hard-wired to feel invincible. Young people tend to be more guilty of this, but even the middle-aged and elderly need a reminder of their own mortality from...
I’m sure at some point in your life you’ve wondered what life insurance is and how it works. It’s a fair question as it's a complicated topic that a lot of people don’t think about until later in life. Or ever, which can lead to financial problems...
Term life insurance is a financial product that pays a benefit if you die during a specified time period, also known as a “term.” It’s intended to fill a financial gap for your beneficiaries when you pass away. Term life insurance is different from...
Most American households own a car. One expense you can’t avoid is auto insurance. In several states, you must carry insurance or pay a fine. There are many auto insurance companies to choose from. But, your monthly premium can vary widely and the...
Life happens. Bad things happen to cars, homes, and even apartments. Although you may be lucky for years at a time, it is likely that you will need to file an insurance claim at some point. If you have already had the misfortune to go through the insurance...
Homeownership is an adventure. There are a lot of great aspects to it, but there are also some things that just aren’t fun to deal with. Finding homeowners insurance is one of them. When you buy a home it’s important to spend time shopping for...
Here at Well Kept Wallet, we’re firm believers in having life insurance. Having a life insurance policy is critical to any solid financial plan. Are you financially independent to the point where you’re self-insured? In other words, do you have...
Last year I traveled internationally and domestically every single month. Due to the frequency of my trips, I started thinking about travel insurance and whether it made sense for me. I didn’t know that much about travel insurance other than the basics....
Have you thought about getting life insurance but avoided it because you are intimidated by the process of applying? Or because the topic of death isn't one you like to dwell on too much? Or maybe you've heard how long the process is and don't want to...
When you are a new parent, there are many decisions that need to be made. What type of furniture do you need for the kid's bedroom? What type of car seat do you need to buy? Who is going to watch your kid when you need to go out of town? While these might...