Take This Car Insurance Quiz to See if You’re Savvy or Stumped
A car insurance policy can consist of multiple parts, each paying for a different type of problem. If you don’t understand all the parts, you might not know what your…
Amy Danise
Amy is a former editor and insurance authority at NerdWallet. She has been helping consumers understand insurance choices and terminology for almost 20 years.
Posts by Amy Danise:
What Is an Insurance Premium?
An insurance premium is the amount you pay for an insurance policy. Simply put, premiums are what you pay insurance companies in exchange for coverage. Therefore, when you hear “insurance…
Tough Love: Kick Adult Kids From the Nest, Speed Your Retirement
Young adults should be moving up, but in many cases they’re only moving back in. And it’s threatening the retirement of their parents — both financially and psychologically. The job…
3 Ways to Buy Life Insurance on a Spouse Who’s Uninsurable
If your spouse has been shopping for life insurance but has been turned down due to major health issues, don’t give up quite yet. There may be ways you can…
5 Clever Hacks for Buying Life Insurance
If you shopped frequently for life insurance, you would become a knowledgeable consumer, learning the tricks that help get you the best value for your money. But most of us buy…
How to Find a Lost Life Insurance Policy
If you can’t find the life insurance policy of a deceased relative, you’ve probably checked the obvious places — desk drawers, file cabinets, maybe even under the mattress. Now it’s…
Life Insurance Application: What You Need to Know
If you’ve been shopping for life insurance and have chosen your policy type, amount and company, you’re ready for the life insurance application. It’s a long process with many important,…
