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Consider Health Insurance with a High Deductible If you choose a policy with a higher deductible, you will save money on your premiums.

Self-Insurance vs. No Insurance (Being Uninsured) If you’re having trouble paying for insurance and are considering self-insuring, please exercise caution. When we need insurance the most, we frequently try to cut costs as well. When you have more money and are able to start taking the risk yourself, self-insurance is typically the better choice. Being […]

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When should an individual self-insure?

When people have enough money to cover a loss of income, personal property, or the costs of certain expenses on their own with savings or other available cash, they should self-insure. To determine whether you are able to self-insure something, you must consider the financial consequences of a loss. Do you have enough money to […]

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What exactly is self-insuring?

In some way, everyone is self-insured. You are self-insured whenever you do not have an insurance policy that covers a risk. For instance, if you’re renting and don’t have renters insurance, but you go to the store and buy a stereo without realizing it, you’re self-insuring the stereo. Accepting full responsibility for the safeguarding of […]

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Mila Araujo’s article, “Self-Insuring to Avoid High Insurance Costs,” was last updated on October 28, 2021.

Eric Estevez reviewed the article and Emily Ernsberger verified its accuracy. View All Self-Insurance: What is It? When should an individual self-insure? Self-Insurance: How do you fund your own insurance? Examples of How You Can Use Self-Insurance Before deciding whether or not you should use self-insurance, it helps to know what insurance is all about. […]

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What is covered by a residential policy?

Your property’s buildings are covered by homeowner’s insurance. This includes both your primary residence and any other structures in the area. In addition, it provides liability protection, covers your home’s contents, movable property, and living expenses in the event of a loss. In the event of a loss, renters insurance covers your property and living […]

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How Does Insurance for a Storm Work?

You can supplement your existing homeowners insurance with windstorm insurance. This kind of policy, which is also sometimes referred to as hurricane insurance, protects you in the event that a severe windstorm, hailstorm, or hurricane causes damage to your home. Mortgage lenders typically make it a condition of the loan for property owners who live […]