Guides

Plain-English guides

How the products work, what they cost to keep, and the questions worth asking before you sign anything.

Insurance

Match coverage first, then compare price. A step-by-step checklist.

How each one works, what it costs to keep, and how much coverage you need.

Simplified vs. guaranteed issue, waiting periods and what to ask.

Deductibles, reimbursement rates, limits and the common exclusions.

What each one pays for, how they are priced, and what to check.

Solar

The four ways to pay for solar and what to check in a quote.

Debt

Counseling, consolidation, settlement and bankruptcy, with the real trade-offs.

APR, origination fees, terms and the warning signs of a bad loan.

APY, deposit insurance, fees and when a CD makes more sense.