Lizzie Nealon

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Lizzie Nealon is a freelance insurance writer whose work has appeared in Bankrate, CNBC, MSN and more. Her favorite part of the job is making complicated topics easier for readers to understand. She holds a BA in Political Science from Clemson University.

12 months ago

Direct Auto Insurance Review 2024

Direct Auto’s level of complaints is very high and it received a bad grade from collision repair professionals for claims handling. Direct Auto may be an option if you have issues finding a car insurance company to sell you insurance...
1 year ago

Farm Bureau Car Insurance Review 2024

Farm Bureau car insurance is worth a look if you want competitive auto insurance rates. A generally low level of car insurance complaints for Farm Bureaus across the country indicates good customer service. Five Farm Bureaus graded by collision repair...
1 year ago

Metromile Car Insurance Review 2024

Metromile offers car insurance to drivers who want to pay based on how many miles they drive, making it suitable for those with low annual mileage. Drivers who wish to visit an agent in an office or do not want...
1 year ago

State Auto Insurance Review 2024

State Auto offers car insurance policy packages with good perks, like pet injury coverage, but its rates tend to run on the high side, particularly for drivers who don’t have a pristine driving record.
1 year ago

What Is An Irrevocable Life Insurance Trust (ILIT)?

An irrevocable life insurance trust (ILIT) is a financial tool that helps you take control of estate taxes and plan your legacy. ILITs aren't for everyone. These financial tools come with nuanced pros and cons. What Is an ILIT? An...
1 year ago

Best Cheap Car Insurance For Veterans And Military Families

Active duty, veterans and reserve members of the U.S. military have many options for car insurance. To find the best military car insurance we evaluated companies based on cost after any military discount and important coverage features.
1 year ago

What Is Adjustable Life Insurance?

Most life insurance policies have a fixed death benefit and premium payments. Adjustable life insurance allows you to modify the death benefit and premium payments over the course of the policy. This type of life insurance may be a good...
2 years ago

What Are Life Insurance Death Benefits?

More than half of Americans have life insurance. And the primary advantage of having life insurance is that you can provide a death benefit to anyone you name as a beneficiary. What Is a Life Insurance Death Benefit? A death...
2 years ago

What Is A Modified Endowment Contract? (MEC Insurance)

One of your financial goals may be building your life insurance policy's cash value account. Permanent life insurance policies—including whole life insurance—typically have cash value components that earn tax-free interest or investment returns. If that cash value account builds up...
2 years ago

Life Insurance For High-Risk Applicants

Life insurance can help you plan for the future and ensure your loved ones are financially secure. But it may be challenging to qualify for an affordable life insurance policy that suits your needs if you’re considered a high-risk applicant.
2 years ago

How To Prepare For A Tornado Season At Home

The costliest tornado last year caused $4 billion in insured losses. These storms can tear through communities and decimate individuals’ finances. That makes tornado season nerve-racking, especially for folks living in vulnerable areas like the Southeast and Midwest. Certain proactive...