5 Mistakes to Avoid when Buying Insurance
5 Mistakes to Avoid when Buying Insurance Insurance Buying insurance can be confusing, but when the unexpected happens - a house fire, a car accident or a bone fracture - it is a relief to know that some of those financial losses are going to be covered. But how do you know how much coverage you need? And what questions should you ask before buying a policy? Many consumers aren't very sure. Insurance coverage is far from one size fits all, so here are mistakes some consumers make when buying insurance. 1. Assuming insurance is out of reach. In some cases, consumers skip insurance because they think it's out of their budget. Often, that's not the case, according to Marvin Feldman, president and CEO of the LIFE Foundation, a nonprofit organization that educates consumers about financial planning and insurance. The LIFE Foundation collaborated with LIMRA, a worldwide research and consulting organization for insurance and financial services, on the 2013 Insurance Baromete...