1Yes, it’s not just us Americans—the entire world is dealing with this! Increasing insurance rates are the one thing that unifies us all. The great equalizer. So, you get that insurance rates are going up—butwhy? Did Flo put her headband on backward and just decide to jack up ...
Meanwhile, insurance companies face increasing medical, legal and other operational costs, said Greg McBride, chief financial analyst at Bankrate.com. After Allstate threatened to pull auto coverage in three states where the insurance giant incurred heavy losses, New Jersey in December approved auto r...
The legal industry, as a whole, has a reputation for being slow - even reluctant - to change. Due to the stakes and sensitivity involved in its work, this is understandable. But there is a growing appetite for automation, to assist with the...
Deductibles work differently for various types of insurance policies. If you have a $500 deductible with your auto insurance, it's easy to figure out what you'll pay if something happens that's covered by the policy: $500. After that, your insurance company picks up the tab. But it's ...
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At the bottom of the income statement, the total revenue minus total expenses leaves the net income for theaccounting periodthat is available for company retention ordividenddistribution. Increasing the Bottom Line Management can use strategies to increase the bottom line. Broadly speaking, more revenu...
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Notin an investment account where it could lose value in the short term (your emergency fund is insurance—not an investment) The key is security and accessibility. You want to be able to pay that doctor or mechanic quickly with zero hassle and headaches. But you also don’t want the mon...
Insurance premiums:Regular insurance premiums including health, life, or auto insurance are not counted towards your debt-to-income ratio. Even though these payments are not typically considered by lenders when you are applying for a new loan or line of credit, it is still important to evaluate...
The word “debt” might seem counterintuitive, but long-term debt increases your cash reserves in the short-term without significantly increasing your current liabilities, as the repayment is spread over a longer period. Another way to increase your current assets is to sell non-liquid assets for...