Category Archives: Insurance

Facing Student Loans after Graduation

College graduation is approaching for many. It can be a very uncertain time financially so thinking of making loan payments when regular income is not established can be difficult. Unfortunately, many avoid doing anything. Becoming delinquent or defaulting on student … Continue reading

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Why You Need A Home Inventory…Now.

Putting together a home inventory…It is easier before a disaster than afterwards.  Adapted from the Minnesota Department of Commerce and http://mn.gov/commerce/insurance/images/Home-Inventory-Checklist.pdf:   You’ve just finished enjoying the New Year’s Day bowl games on that big high-definition flat-screen TV you got for … Continue reading

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Five Expenses You Should Never Trim

The following story is reprinted with permission from partner site, www.MoneyTalksnews.com. By Brandon Ballenger Saving money is easy, right? Just spend less on certain things. Unfortunately, cutting costs in some areas now will make the financial pain worse later. Times … Continue reading

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Get a C.L.U.E.!

By Jennifer Letvin, certified financial counselor The Village Family Service Center www.HelpWithMoney.org You probably know that many automobile and homeowner’s insurance premiums are tied to your credit report and score. But what do you know about C.L.U.E reports? Comprehensive Loss … Continue reading

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Overloaded on Life Insurance?

By Jesse Jurgenson, Certified Financial Counselor The Village Family Service Center www.HelpWithMoney.org Because life insurance can be relatively cheap, it is common for people to “overload” on it—and have much more than necessary. This results in higher monthly payments to the … Continue reading

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