TYPES OF INSURANCE
An introduction to the most common types of insurance, including a step-by-step approach to buying insurance and an explanation of the different types of policies. Insurance, We hate it. People have even compared it to the protection racket–you give the company your money and it (hopefully) takes care of you when you need it. Basically, the purpose of all insurance is to protect yourself or your family against the financial impact of a tragedy. Insurance is not to help you budget moderate-sized expenses, but to protect you against the truly catastrophic. There are two ways to buy insurance. One way is to go to an agent to whom you explain your situation and trust him/her to suggest the insurance that is right for you. The other is do it on your own. You research the various types of policies available, decide what you need, and then comparison shop among the various companies. The advantage of going to an agent is that an honest and competent one can review your situation and make sug...