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Financial Terms Everyone Should Know – Insurance

Insurance is technically a transference of risk. In other words, you pay a company money in the form of a premium in order to provide financial protection in the case of a loss. The terms of an insurance contract will spell out what is and is not covered, the type of coverage, financial limitations of coverage, any deductible amount you have to meet before insurance pays, and the cost of the coverage.

The most common forms of insurance are:

  • Auto insurance provides liability coverage for damages, injuries, medical payments, and damage to your own vehicle.
  • Medical insurance helps cover catastrophic illness, hospitalization, doctor visits, and medicines.
  • Life insurance provides for the needs of your survivors and covers final expenses.
  • Homeowners/Renters insurance protects against fire or storm damage, theft, and liability for injuries.
  • Pet insurance protects you from unexpected veterinary expenses, such as illness, accidents, and emergency treatments.

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Charlie Marlow

With over 22 years of active-duty Air Force experience in military pay and travel entitlements, Charlie Marlow brings his extensive knowledge of military finance with his passion to help others reach their financial goals through common sense financial practices. Charlie holds a BS in Business Finance from Liberty University, is an Accredited Financial Counselor®, a Dave Ramsey trained Financial Coach, and co-founder, administrator, and frequent contributor to the Facebook group Military Money Matters. He still supports the Air Force and DoD as a contractor budget analyst at the Pentagon. When not writing or helping others create a personal financial plan, you can find him cycling around the National Capitol Region or enjoying classic TV shows.

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