Financial security for singles requires a bit of planning

Financial security for singles requires a bit of planning

Single Americans who think they don’t have a care in the world still need to take care of themselves financially. Even those without kids should consider protecting the only dependent they have—themselves. In observance of Unmarried and Single Americans Week (September 16-22), the Insurance Information Institute offers advice on coverages that many singles might not think they need. In the U.S., 33 million people lived alone in 2011—53 percent of unmarried residents 18 and older…

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What situations warrant individual disability insurance?

What situations warrant individual disability insurance?

Without a crystal ball, there’s no way of knowing what the future holds when it comes to a personal disability. Even so, there are known situations where owning an individual disability income policy is recommended.

Disability income insurance replaces a large portion of your income in the event you become sick or disabled and are unable to pay your bills.

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