Why Do I Need a Financial Planner?

Who needs a financial planner these days anyway?   I’ll just do it myself. In this world of individual empowerment, it comes as no surprise that we embrace the use of “DIY” as a verb; or that we have a fully dedicated television network and Wikipedia page for these three liberating letters. “DIY” isn’t necessarily Read more about Why Do I Need a Financial Planner?[…]

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What do I do with this old 401(k)?

Raise your hand if you have changed jobs in the past five years. Go on, do it. Odds are you either have your hand in the air right now, or you just have an issue participating in fun exercises. Your rebellious spirit aside, the point is still valid. This isn’t the 1950s, Eisenhower is definitely Read more about What do I do with this old 401(k)?[…]

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Do I Need Flood Insurance?

  Do I Need Flood Insurance?   I’ve agonized over writing this blog in light of hurricanes Harvey and Irma. Part of me is afraid of people thinking I’m taking advantage of the situation. The other part of me is screaming that people are finally paying attention to something very important and if I don’t Read more about Do I Need Flood Insurance?[…]

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What Affects Your Auto Insurance Rates? Part Two

You renew your auto insurance policy or get an insurance quote and see that your rates increased. Why? What Affects Your Auto Insurance Rates?   Now that we’ve covered some of the group claim trends that are causing auto rates to increase let’s talk about some personal things that can affect your auto insurance rates. Read more about What Affects Your Auto Insurance Rates? Part Two[…]

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What Affects Your Auto Insurance Rates? Part 1

. Increasing auto insurance rates have become a hot button topic here in Fort Worth and North Texas. Just about every insurance review I do now people want to know why their rate has increased. In fact I’m getting that question so much I figured it would be a great subject to answer First let’s Read more about What Affects Your Auto Insurance Rates? Part 1[…]

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Crazy Insurance Claims

There are a lot of crazy insurance claims I've heard of over the years. I thought I had seen and heard everything. That is until I read these 25 ridiculous insurance claims. 

While insurance plays an important role in society there are pitfalls to any social system. Of course, not everybody on this list is out to suck as much money as they can from the insurance companies…some are genuinely having a terribly unfortunate day, but either way these claims can be pretty funny. These are the 25 most ridiculous insurance claims ever.

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Texting and Driving in Texas Law: Illegal Starting September 1st, 2017

Ban on Texting and Driving in Texas: What it Means and How it Affects You   On June 6, Texas Governor Abbott announced that House Bill 62 will be law beginning in September. Texting while driving can be given a $25-99 fine for first-time offenders, and repeat offenders can be penalized $100-200 for repeat offenders. Read more about Texting and Driving in Texas Law: Illegal Starting September 1st, 2017[…]

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Be Safe with Your Fire Pit

I just read an article about someone whose house burned down. The night before they had participated in a family activity using their fire pit in the back yard.

Problem is, they left the fire pit not fully extinguished and in the middle of the night, the dry, Texas grass ignited. Fortunately they all made it out safely.

Fire pits are the #1 backyard home improvement being added these days. Source: http://www.hgtv.com/design/outdoor-design/landscaping-and-hardscaping/outdoor-fire-pits-and-fire-pit-safety

Listen to this former wildfire specialist's tips: http://www.motherearthnews.com/nature-and-environment/5-fire-pit-safety-tips-zbcz1504

Sooooooo....enjoy that fire pit but be safe. We don't want you to have to file a home insurance claim!

What Other Coverage Options Should You Consider in Your Homeowners Policy?

One of the things that can make insurance difficult to understand is all the different limits on any given policy. For instance, the typical homeowners policy has five basic coverage categories. Most people only pay attention to two of the five: the dwelling amount and the personal property amount. I totally get it. The reason Read more about What Other Coverage Options Should You Consider in Your Homeowners Policy?[…]

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What is a Fixed Universal Life Policy?

  Universal fixed life policies are probably the most misunderstood policies in life insurance, maybe in all of insurance period. The problem is two-fold. First, they are a kind of hybrid product and secondly, a lot of times they’re not explained very well during the presentation process which leaves people confused about how they really Read more about What is a Fixed Universal Life Policy?[…]

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How Do Deductibles Work On My Home Owner’s Policy?

  I get it. No one likes to pay deductibles. Heck, I’m an insurance agent, and even I don’t like to pay deductibles. But deductibles are part of the way insurance works. They have been around for ages, and they’re not going anywhere anytime soon. So the best thing you can do is to educate Read more about How Do Deductibles Work On My Home Owner’s Policy?[…]

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How Much Dwelling Coverage Do I Need on My Home?

  Market Value   The first home value that everyone thinks about is market value. This is a ballpark estimate of how much your house is worth on the real estate market. Everyone wants this value to be as high as possible. Am I right? Even if you’re not going to sell to see your Read more about How Much Dwelling Coverage Do I Need on My Home?[…]

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How Do Actual Cash Value Policies Payout Claims?

  A Recent Story   Recently a couple in our community had a massive fire. The fire started from an electrical short in their wiring and burned through their attic, kitchen, one bedroom and part of their living room. The damage left them with debts totaling around $120,000.. The payout for their claim totaled approximately Read more about How Do Actual Cash Value Policies Payout Claims?[…]

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