Q&A :Insurance

Is buying a powerful motorcycle on loan is a good idea?

I am thinking of purchasing a Ducati motorcycle. Its price, including taxes, is about $22K. I don’t own a car so I have no car payments. I had a $50k education loan...

Are there any statutes of limitations on insurance claims?

I damaged my car a year and a half ago, and at the time I was mad and embarrassed at my mistake to the point that I just ignored it ever happened, even though I have...

Can you get umbrella insurance from a different company from where you get your basic home/auto insurance?

I presently have auto and house insurance with a single company (call it company X). They have a local agent and the cost and responsiveness is quite nice, so I’d...

What would happen if something were insured twice?

This is purely hypothetical and I’m not sure how it would work. Let’s say that I own a house and I insured the building and its contents. Then I contacted...

Is it advised to minimize life insurance cover as investments grows over the time?

I am investing for retirement. I have covered myself with term/life insurance. I understand importance of insurance; that is not what I am asking here. Premiums paid for...

Car Accident – Can I get Cash/Check instead?

My vehicle (pick-up truck) was legally parked on a street and a car struck my truck and caused some damage to the body and bumper. When I called, the other...

Are you covered if homeowners insurance policy information is incorrect?

I’m wondering if an insurance company could deny my coverage if a disaster happens and, after the fact, they determine that information I supplied when signing up...

Insurance Producers and Church Tithe

Getting ready to sit for my examinations and these questions popped into my head. Curious about the nuances of illegal inducement in these circumstances. I know there...

Business Bank Account vs Personal Bank Account

What is the best practice when opening up a business bank account for a business that I anticipate to be worth more than $250,000. Does the FDIC insure amounts more than...

Why isn't auto insurance included in DTI

The debt-to-income ratio includes monthly payments such as your mortgage, car payments, student loan repayments, and child support. However, it doesn’t include...