Equifax, one of the largest credit reporting agencies in the United States, was recently the victim of a massive cyber attack- an attack that may have compromised the personal information of 143 million people.
Hurricane Harvey was the strongest storm to make landfall in the United States since Hurricane Charley in 2004 and we will soon have Irma, an even stronger storm crashing into our shores this weekend. News of the damage Harvey has caused to southeastern Texas is prompting people to help in whatever ways they can and we are certain that the same will occur with Irma.
Disability insurance is coverage that provides you with income protection should you lose time on the job due to an injury or illness. With disability coverage, you receive partial replacement of lost income.
For working-age individuals, disability refers to a medical condition that reduces your ability to perform your job duties.
Life Insurance isn't a fun thing to think about, an it may seem like an unnecessary expense. But if you have people who depend on you for financial support, then life insurance is really about protecting them in case something happens to you - your designated beneficiary would collect a financial benefit upon your death. Life insurance can be confusing, so here's a rundown of the basics.
Once you have a general idea of how much you need to save each month to reach your retirement goal, you need to determine where you will find the money. There's one simple trick for saving for any goal: spend less than you earn. The first step is to get organized by creating a spending plan or budget.
You do not need to be wealthy to be sued for millions. Juries determine damages based on the severity of an accident, not your ability to pay those damages. Do you own or drive a vehicle? Do you own or rent a home? Do you want to protect the assets and investments that you worked hard to accumulate? If you said yes to any of those, you need an umbrella. The truth is EVERYONE needs an umbrella.
It's no secret that today's college graduates face record amounts of debt. Approximately 68% of the graduating class of 2015 had student loan debt, with an average debt of $30,100 per borrower -- a 4% increase from 2014 graduates.1
Though you won't be able to ride along in your child's suitcase, there are ways you can help him or her make the adjustment to college. You can start by talking with your child about certain subjects before he or she leaves for college and familiarizing yourself with the emotions that he or she will likely face in the first few weeks and months. Then, you can provide a comforting shoulder to lean on.
Social Security is an important source of retirement income for millions of Americans, but how much do you know about this program? Test your knowledge, and learn more about your retirement benefits, by answering the following questions.
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