The benefits of being self-employed can include the flexibility to work when and where you want to generate your own income. On the flipside, perks available to many employees, such as employer ...

There are two main types of life insurance: term and permanent. Term life insurance is typically more affordable than permanent life insurance because it is only active within a set period. Most ...

When you apply for most types of life insurance, there is no guarantee you will be accepted – at least not at an affordable premium. That’s because the life insurance provider might determine that you ...

Julia Kagan is a financial/consumer journalist and former senior editor, personal finance, of Investopedia. Thomas J Catalano is a CFP and Registered Investment Adviser with the state of South ...