How to Split Insurance in a Divorce
Amid the grief and complicated logistics of breaking up, insurance may not be top of mind. But getting your coverage in order should be high on your to-do list. The…
Barbara Marquand
Barbara helps people better understand insurance. Her work has appeared on the Associated Press, Forbes, MSN, USA Today and other media websites. When she's not writing, you can find her hiking, teaching yoga or making pottery. She has a bachelor's degree in journalism from Colorado State University. You can find her on Twitter, @barbaramarquand.
Posts by Barbara Marquand:
Meet Your New Claims Inspector: A Drone
After an April windstorm tore roof shingles off his house, Nick Ragone of Rochester, New York, figured it would be a routine claim process. But then his insurance company asked…
Reasons Why Companies Can Cancel Your Life Insurance
You can cancel your life insurance policy at any time — not that you should. But a life insurance company can cancel a policy only if you: Stop paying premiums…
Driving Someone Else’s Car? Here’s Your Insurance Lowdown
If you drive someone else’s car, you might wonder about buying insurance for it. But when it comes to purchasing an auto insurance policy, the car owner is the one…
Options for Buying Life Insurance With No Medical Exam
Nobody likes taking life insurance medical exams. If you’re in good health, it seems like an inconvenience. If not, you’re worried about how the results will impact the rate you’re…
How Your Selfie Could Affect Your Life Insurance
A selfie reveals more than whether it’s a good hair day. Facial lines and contours, tiny droops and dark spots could indicate how well you’re aging, and, when paired with…
How to Save on Car Insurance
Car insurance is a must if you own a vehicle, and you’ll be glad you have it after an accident. But you don’t want to spend a penny more than…
What Car Insurance Customers Lie About — or Forget
Fudging information on a car insurance application to get a lower rate might not seem a big deal to you, but it is to car insurance companies. Lies and honest…
The Differences Between Term and Whole Life Insurance
Term vs. whole life insurance Term life insurance is easier to understand and costs much less than whole life insurance, but it has an end date. A 30-year policy is…
How to Estimate Car Insurance Before Buying a Car
Even the savviest car shoppers often forget to estimate car insurance costs before buying. The type of car you drive is one of the key variables car insurance companies plug…
