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Basics about Insurance

Review all your policies every couple of years. You want to make sure you have adequate coverage in all major areas, while also evaluating whether revisions are needed due to changes in your personal circumstances. For instance, your need for life insurance is likely to change drastically over your life, as your lifestyle and the number of people dependent on your income change.

Purchase insurance wisely. The primary purpose of insurance is to protect you from financially devastating losses, not from every minor loss you might incur. Thus, review all the riders and options in your policies, only retaining those that are important to you. Check if you qualify for discounts offered by your insurance companies. Consider increasing your deductibles periodically - this is typically a good strategy for reducing insurance premiums.

Avoid insurance you don't need. Don't purchase insurance for minor items you can easily cover yourself, such as extended warranties on small household appliances. When reviewing your policies, make sure you're not paying for duplicate coverage.