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Life InsuranceWhole Life Insurance
Whole life insurance is a permanent life insurance policy with locked-in premiums, a guaranteed death benefit, and guaranteed cash-value accumulation that lasts your entire life. Best for lifelong dependents, estate planning, business continuity, and conservative cash-value strategies.
Brian Greenberg•Updated Jun 2026
MedicareMedicare Guide
Medicare is federal health insurance for U.S. adults age 65+ and certain qualifying disabled individuals. Original Medicare has four parts: Part A (hospital), Part B (outpatient), Part C (Medicare Advantage), and Part D (prescription drugs). Medigap supplements (Plans A through N) fill coverage gaps in Parts A and B.
Brian Greenberg•Updated Jun 2026
MotorcycleMotorcycle Insurance Guide
Motorcycle insurance is a contract that covers liability, collision damage, theft, and riding gear for motorcycles, scooters, and ATVs. It is required by law in 49 of 50 U.S. states. The average rider pays around $700 per year, but rates vary widely by bike type, rider age, and state.
Brian Greenberg•Updated Jun 2026
Life InsuranceLife Insurance for Overweight & Obese Applicants: 2024 Guide
When you’re overweight, life insurance may look a bit different. Learn more about life insurance for overweight people and how you can lower your rates.
Brian Greenberg•Updated May 2024
Life InsuranceCan I Retake My Life Insurance Medical Exam?
Yes, you can; however, it is up to the underwriters to approve another medical exam and be willing review the new results for a premium adjustment.
Brian Greenberg•Updated May 2023
Life InsuranceUnderwriting Your Life Insurance Application
You’re interested in buying a life insurance policy, but you’re wondering how you’re going to be “assessed” during the application process. Well, the application is really just the beginning. The life insurance company takes your application and hands it over to an underwriter...
Brian Greenberg•Updated May 2023
Life InsuranceJoin a Group That Offers Life Insurance - A Complete Guide
While group life insurance policies have been declining for the last decade, it offers various benefits you can’t find in individual life insurance policies.
Brian Greenberg•Updated Apr 2023
Life InsuranceJoin a Group That Offers Life Insurance
While group life insurance policies have been declining for the last decade, it offers various benefits you can’t find in individual life insurance policies.
Brian Greenberg•Updated Apr 2023
Company ReviewsColonial Penn Life Insurance Company Review
Colonial Penn is one of the largest advertisers of guaranteed issue life insurance. But, are they actually worth paying more for?
Brian Greenberg•Updated Apr 2023
Life InsuranceLife Insurance Waiting Period
When considering a final expense life insurance policy, it's crucial to carefully review any waiting periods, exclusions, or limitations that may apply.
Brian Greenberg•Updated Mar 2023
Company ReviewsSagicor Life Insurance Company Review
Sagicor is our favorite company for whole life and IUL policies without a medical exam. Their pricing is excellent, and their application can be completed online.
Brian Greenberg•Updated Mar 2023
Life Insurance9 Ways Life Insurance Will Not Pay Out
When purchasing a new life insurance policy, many people don’t consider that there could be a specific situation in which the policy does not payout to the beneficiary. If you need help with a life insurance provider not paying.
Brian Greenberg•Updated Mar 2023
Life InsuranceIs Primerica a Pyramid Scheme?
An in-depth review from a past Primerica agent.
Brian Greenberg•Updated Mar 2023
Car InsuranceWhat to Do When You Get in a Car Accident: A Step-by-Step Guide
This step-by-step guide will provide the necessary information to help you navigate the aftermath of a car accident.
Brian Sloan•Updated Mar 2023
Life InsuranceLife Flight Ambulance Cost
A life flight ambulance will cost up to $25,000. But, there are annual life flight membership programs that will cover this cost for you.
Brian Greenberg•Updated Mar 2023
Life InsuranceBest Life Insurance For Cigar Smokers & Nicotine Users
If you smoke, you probably think that affordable life insurance is not an option. It’s true that smokers pay more for life insurance, but with some effort, you can find a policy that will fit your lifestyle and your budget.
Brian Greenberg•Updated Mar 2023
Life InsuranceCourt-Ordered Life Insurance: How To Get Quick Life Insurance For Your Divorce
When you get married, you’re not expecting that one day you will be in court talking about a divorce settlement, but nearly half of all marriages end in divorce.
Brian Greenberg•Updated Mar 2023
Life InsuranceDebunking 21 Myths about Life Insurance
Insurancy is here to debunk 21 common myths about life insurance.
Brian Greenberg•Updated Mar 2023
Life InsuranceHow a DUI Affects Your Life Insurance Rates
In addition to your health, your driving record is also considered when you apply for life insurance. Here’s how a DUI affects your life insurance rates.
Brian Greenberg•Updated Mar 2023
Life InsuranceLife Insurance For Estate Planning
One key element in estate planning is the addition of life insurance. A life insurance policy can serve several estate planning purposes at once and the trend of falling prices for life policies has made life insurance an even more attractive part of an estate planning strategy.
Brian Greenberg•Updated Mar 2023
Company ReviewsProsperity Life Insurance Review
We recommend their products to seniors looking for final expense insurance, which can ease the burden on surviving family members by providing funds for funeral expenses, unpaid medical bills, and other end-of-life obligations.
Brian Greenberg•Updated Mar 2023
Company ReviewsTransamerica Life Insurance Review
We recommend Transamerica to those looking for term life coverage, or for those looking for additional options for investment through their universal life insurance plans.
Brian Greenberg•Updated Mar 2023
Life InsuranceUnderstanding Graded Whole Life Insurance vs Contestability Period
Graded benefit periods are different than a contestability period in that graded benefits are a period of time at the beginning of a certain life insurance product that removes coverage for 2-3 years for a non-accidental death.
Brian Greenberg•Updated Mar 2023
Studies & SurveysLife Insurance Statistics (2023) - United States Industry Facts and Figures
Factors such as generation, household income, and race/ethnicity play a role in how consumers perceive life insurance. Let’s take a look at some life insurance stats and facts. They help to tell the story of life insurance and how various consumers perceive, research, and purchase it.
Brian Greenberg•Updated Mar 2023