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Lee Huffman is a financial services and insurance veteran with over 25 years of experience. He has held Series 6 and 63 securities licenses and a Life & Disability insurance license. Lee’s work experience includes selling life insurance and annuities at Trilogy Financial Services (National Planning Corporation broker/dealer) and CalFed (a regional bank acquired by Citibank). His insurance and personal finance writing has appeared in major outlets such as Forbes, Investopedia, FinanceBuzz and NerdWallet.

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    Exotic & High-Value Pet Insurance

    by Lee Huffman September 29, 2026
    by Lee Huffman September 29, 2026

    Americans love to own pets. In fact, about 95 million U.S. households own at least …

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    Digital Nomad & Expat Global Health Insurance

    by Lee Huffman September 17, 2026
    by Lee Huffman September 17, 2026

    Working from a beach in Bali or a co-working space in Lisbon loses its appeal …

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    Parametric Insurance for Extreme Weather

    by Lee Huffman September 15, 2026
    by Lee Huffman September 15, 2026

    Homeowners’ insurance protects your home against normal risks like fire, wind, and theft. But many …

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    Expensive Insurance Mistakes You May Be Missing

    by Lee Huffman September 4, 2026
    by Lee Huffman September 4, 2026

    Insurance is one of the most reliable pieces of your financial plan. It reduces or …

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    Hidden Gaps in Homeowners Insurance

    by Lee Huffman September 1, 2026
    by Lee Huffman September 1, 2026

    Your home is probably the biggest financial asset you own, which is why it’s important …

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    Hidden Gaps in Life Insurance

    by Lee Huffman August 27, 2026
    by Lee Huffman August 27, 2026

    Life insurance is an affordable way to protect your loved ones by replacing your income, …

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    Insurance Considerations When Downsizing in Retirement

    by Lee Huffman August 25, 2026
    by Lee Huffman August 25, 2026

    You’ve run the numbers on retirement and are ready to downsize to a smaller home. …

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    What Uber Drivers Often Miss With Insurance

    by Lee Huffman August 20, 2026
    by Lee Huffman August 20, 2026

    Driving for Uber and other rideshare services is an easy way to earn extra money …

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  • Homeowners & Renters

    Should You Self-Insure Your Home?

    by Lee Huffman August 17, 2026
    by Lee Huffman August 17, 2026

    If you have a mortgage on your home, you’re required by the lender to have …

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    How Long Term Care Insurance Works

    by Lee Huffman August 13, 2026
    by Lee Huffman August 13, 2026

    You’ve built a solid financial plan and think you have all the right insurance policies. …

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