Madelyn Flannagan Quotations

If you don't think that's enough, you can increase it.

A lot of people are buying expensive TVs and high-end appliances.

People think the landlord's insurance covers them if something happens, but that's not true. His coverage is on the building, not your personal belongings.

That's not going to pay a mortgage, send your child to college and help someone get their life back on track.

If they're gainfully employed, most employers offer health insurance. Take advantage of everything that's offered, including flexible spending accounts.

With the ease of getting home equity loans in recent years, a lot of people have done a lot of remodeling. Their policy may not have kept up.

This type of insurance covers all sorts of events and perils. A kite-flying contest, for instance, can only take place if there is wind. If there's a storm, the party can't go on.

Because they no longer live with their parents, they'll need to insure their car on their own. They may find that insurance is very expensive. College grads tend to want to go out and buy new, sophisticated cars. They don't realize the cost of insuring that car. There are huge increases to move to big cities.

People tend to forget the value of stereo equipment, computer equipment, even your clothes.

An uninsured loss such as the theft of a laptop or a liability claim stemming from a party mishap can deal a devastating blow to a college students' limited bank account or the livelihood of a parent already struggling with high tuition bills.