Even though you have signed your will, and even if you also set up a living trust, your estate planning is not complete. You still need to address several “what …
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Category: Finances & Insurance
Is Mold Covered by Homeowner’s Insurance?
Mold comes in many colors: black, white, green and orange to name a few. When we see it on bread that has been around too long, we know not to …
Continue ReadingWill Your Homeowner’s Insurance Cover Water Damage?
Water damage is not an uncommon occurrence for homeowners. A leaking pipe, refrigerator or dishwasher, or flooding caused by weather conditions can cause a lot of damage and the spectre …
Continue ReadingWhat Is Dwelling Insurance and How Does It Compare to Homeowner’s Insurance
One of the neat things about homeowner’s insurance is its breadth of protection. In a previous article, we discussed homeowner’s insurance “forms” and the types of property coverage provided under …
Continue ReadingGet to Know Your Homeowner’s Insurance
This is the first of several articles that we’ll feature on homeowner’s insurance. Homeowner’s insurance is, in my opinion, pretty neat because of all the things that it can do …
Continue ReadingHow To Buy Long-Term Care Insurance That Suits Your Needs
We’ve previously discussed what long-term care (LTC) insurance is and why you may want to consider it. Here, we’ll talk about its history, policy options and alternatives, and how to …
Continue ReadingLong-Term Care Insurance and the Conundrum of Longevity
This is one of several articles that we’ll feature on long-term care insurance. You’ve heard about it, you may know something about it, somebody may have tried to sell it …
Continue ReadingWhat Is Long-Term Care and Who Might Need It?
Long-term care is a range of services and supports that are available when a person needs help with their day-to-day personal care. For the most part, it is not medical …
Continue ReadingWhat is HIPPA and How Is It Related to Your Health Care?
HIPPA is an acronym you may have come across during doctor visits or a hospitalization. While it is widely used in the medical setting, not many patients know what it …
Continue ReadingAlternatives to the Even Split for Dividing Your Estate Amongst Older Children
Most young parents know intuitively how they would want their assets divided in the event both would suddenly die, such as in an accident. Most parents would want the assets …
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