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Starting a Home Renovation? Don’t Ignore These Key Insurance Risks

Darrow Wealth Management

And when something goes wrong, many homeowners are surprised to learn of gaps in their insurance coverage or their contractor’s. Limiting your liability with an umbrella insurance policy If you don’t already have an umbrella policy, you should seriously consider adding one.

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Prepare for the 2023 Hurricane Season Now

Tobias Financial

Speak with your advisor now, before a storm is on the way, about your storm insurance coverage and be sure you are as protected as you can be. Make digital copies of essential documents, such as: Tax returns, wills, trusts, and powers of attorney, birth and marriage certificates, and social security cards.

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11 Financial Tips for Starting a Family

MainStreet Financial Planning

You can request a social security number along with your baby’s birth certificate. Update your life and disability insurance. Now more than ever you want to have appropriate life and disability insurance coverage, so if something unexpected happens your family will be OK. Get a social security number for your child.

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The SVB Situation and Your Financial Picture

Integrity Financial Planning

Only certain ones such as checking accounts, savings accounts, money market accounts, certificates of deposit (CD’s), cashier’s checks, and money orders are covered. Stocks, bonds, mutual funds, Treasury securities, life insurance, annuities, and items held in safe deposit boxes are not included in deposit insurance coverage.

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Financial Planning That Helps Clients Weather Disasters

eMoney Advisor

They can check their homeowner’s insurance coverage before making a claim once the storm has passed. Encourage your clients to keep their wills, birth and marriage certificates, passports, and the like in a fireproof, waterproof box that they can take with them when they evacuate. One last note on paperwork.

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Why do Physicians Need Financial Advisors and How to Find Them

WiserAdvisor

They are exposed to the potential threat of lawsuits from patients, which is why they need comprehensive insurance coverage. You can also contact insurance companies that cater to professionals in the medical field, as they may have insights or partnerships with financial advisors who understand the specific needs of physicians.

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The 8 Best Guaranteed Interest Investment Accounts for Your Money

Good Financial Cents

Examples include Certificates of Deposit (CDs) , High-Interest Savings Accounts, etc. It’s also important to consider the depositor’s insurance coverage and the bank’s credit rating. A Guaranteed Interest Account (GIA) is a type of savings or investment account that offers a guaranteed interest rate.