David Straughan

Sep 25, 2024 | marketwatch.com | David Straughan |Tori Addison

You may have seen the word “mutual” appear in the names of some life insurance providers and not thought anything of it. But the term “mutual life insurance company” has a specific legal meaning — one that could be a major factor in who you choose as a provider. In this article, the MarketWatch Guides team will go over what a mutual life insurance company is and other essential information.

Sep 18, 2024 | marketwatch.com | David Straughan |Tori Addison

Typically, if you’ve heard of private placement life insurance (PPLI) or had it offered to you, you’ve got a substantial amount of money to invest. For high net-worth individuals, PPLI can offer an effective way to earn money from investments while minimizing one’s income tax responsibilities. We at the MarketWatch Guides team created this guide to provide insight into what PPLI is, how it works, and its advantages and disadvantages.

Sep 13, 2024 | marketwatch.com | David Straughan |RaShawn Mitchner |Rashawn Mitchner

Making sense of car budgets and insurance premiums can be complicated. That’s why we at the MarketWatch Guides team created this roadmap, covering the basics of affordable auto insurance and what influences its cost. This article explains different coverage options and how these and other factors impact how affordable it is to own a car. It also includes our , a tool we designed to personalize your car buying budget based on your unique financial factors.

Aug 22, 2024 | marketwatch.com | David Straughan

In states like New York, Pennsylvania and Michigan, average car insurance rates are more than twice as high for drivers who live in certain ZIP codes.

Aug 9, 2024 | marketwatch.com | David Straughan

Here’s why some studies have shown that couples who bank together tend to be more satisfied in their marriages.