Lauren Jiles-Johnson has 10 years of experience in insurance marketing and was a licensed life and health insurance agent. She is a freelance writer who covers topics ranging from financial services to cybersecurity to health care. Lauren has a B.S. in journalism from Northwestern University.

Lauren Jiles-Johnson
You may wonder about the benefits of AD&D vs. life insurance. Learn who needs coverage for accidental death and when life insurance is enough.
Permanent life insurance policies accumulate cash value over time. Learn how cash value works and the pros and cons of withdrawing cash from your policy.
Marriage, divorce, childbirth, and buying a house affect your life insurance needs. Find out how to assess your life insurance and when to change it.
Learn more about the materials used to build your home and how to know if the cost of those materials means you need more coverage.
Large purchases are often deductible on your taxes. So are cars, but only in specific instances. Read on to learn if buying a car is tax deductible.
It’s important to regularly review your home insurance policy to ensure your coverage is still sufficient. Learn the signs you need to update your home insurance policy.
Need a loan but not sure how? Read on to learn how to shop for the right loan for your situation.
Unsure if Medicare covers home health care? Get all your questions answered in this comprehensive guide to the topic.
The new year is the perfect opportunity to examine your life insurance coverage. Check out this guide for considerations and tips to help you when reviewing your coverage.
Medigap Plan M covers some out-of-pocket expenses for Medicare Part A and Part B. Read on to learn more.
Medicare covers up to 20 sessions a year for chronic low back pain. Acupuncturists must be licensed medical practitioners, and you pay 20% of the approved cost.
If you have a high-deductible health plan, a health savings account (HSA) saves pretax money for health care costs. Read on to learn how to open an HSA.