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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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    What Happens to Your Insurance When You Retire?

    by Lee Huffman August 10, 2026
    by Lee Huffman August 10, 2026

    When you retire, everything changes in your life. You no longer receive a monthly paycheck, …

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    Hidden Gaps in Health Insurance

    by Lee Huffman August 6, 2026
    by Lee Huffman August 6, 2026

    When you spend thousands of dollars every year on health insurance, you think you’re covered …

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    What Happens When Someone Borrows Your Car And Crashes?

    by Lee Huffman July 28, 2026
    by Lee Huffman July 28, 2026

    You’re a safe driver, which protects your vehicle from damage and keeps your insurance premiums …

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    How Much Life Insurance Do You Really Need?

    by Lee Huffman July 21, 2026
    by Lee Huffman July 21, 2026

    Having life insurance is an important piece of your financial plan. Everyone says that you …

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    How Credit Scores Affect Your Insurance

    by Lee Huffman July 16, 2026
    by Lee Huffman July 16, 2026

    People with poor credit expect to pay more when borrowing money. But many people don’t …

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    How To Build Wealth With Life Insurance

    by Lee Huffman July 13, 2026
    by Lee Huffman July 13, 2026

    Life insurance is a valuable piece of your estate plan, but most people don’t understand …

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    Auto Insurance for College Students

    by Lee Huffman July 9, 2026
    by Lee Huffman July 9, 2026

    Heading off to college is a big step for many students. While you’re about to …

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    Deductibles Explained

    by Lee Huffman July 6, 2026
    by Lee Huffman July 6, 2026

    To save money on auto insurance, common advice says that you should increase your deductible. …

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    How To Save On Homeowner’s Insurance

    by Lee Huffman July 2, 2026
    by Lee Huffman July 2, 2026

    Inflation seems to be affecting the cost of everything, and homeowners’ insurance premiums are no …

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    Summertime Road Trip Insurance Review

    by Lee Huffman June 25, 2026
    by Lee Huffman June 25, 2026

    Summertime road trips are an excellent way to travel while spending quality time with the …

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