What the Fed’s interest rate hike means for insurance
Risk pricing, reserves and annuities all affected For the first time since 2023, the Federal Reserve has raised interest rates…
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Is PMI tax deductible? | Cornerstone Capital Bank
Reading Time: 3 minutes Is PMI tax deductible? Yes, beginning in the 2026 tax year. When the One Big Beautiful…
How Divorce Can Affect Existing Life Insurance Policies | Blog
At Southwest Insurance Center in Austin, TX, we know that divorce is one of the most stressful life events a…
Scientists say this year’s El Niño could break records, and the models may not be keeping up
What’s notable to scientists isn’t just the potential scale of the event, but the speed of the transition. According to…
How to file a homestead exemption
Reading Time: 3 minutes A homestead exemption is a legal provision that reduces the taxable value of your primary residence,…
Before You Leave the Dock, Is Your Boat Coverage Up to Date? | Blog
Do you own a boat? If so, is it properly insured? Having the right type of insurance for your boat…
Your guide to buying a second home
Reading Time: 4 minutes You’ll know you’re ready to buy a second home when you have stable income, strong credit,…
Iran threatens international tourist sites as war with U.S. and Israel deepens
In a stark message on Friday, Iran’s top military spokesperson, Gen. Abolfazl Shekarchi, said that “parks, recreational areas and tourist…
Lower your down payment on a house
Reading Time: 3 minutes The good news? There is no “rule” that you have to save 20% for a down…
How Umbrella Insurance Could Save Your Side Hustle | Blog
Many people today take on side hustles to supplement their primary income. Unlike a traditional job, however, a side hustle…
Kyle Busch’s insurance fight ends quietly, but IUL scrutiny grows
From NASCAR champs to Idaho retirees, carriers are paying to make these cases go away Source link
Buying a home with student loans
Reading Time: 4 minutes Student loans don’t disqualify you from homeownership. While student debt affects your debt-to-income ratio, a lender…