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Tuition Insurance may ease the financial burden

By Emily Capdevielle
May 3, 2012June 18, 2014

You have insurance for your car, home, health, and even your pet cat… but what about insuring your investment in a higher education? A recent College Parents of America survey found that locating the finances to fund a child’s college education is a parent’s second-largest concern next to the student’s academics. The value of a secondary education is a considerable concern since the financial outlook for student-loan debt and the potential for new graduate job…

South Dakota votes against smoking

By Consumer Insurance Guide Staff
November 4, 2010June 6, 2014

Those who smoke are frequently faced with an array of health conditions and higher life insurance premiums as a result. Medical professionals have long linked the habit to increased risks of cancer and lung disease.

Those who smoke aren’t the only ones affected by cigarettes. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly 50,000 deaths per year can be attributed to second-hand smoke. Despite this, hundreds of people start smoking every day in the U.S.