Sharon M

Sharon M

Atlanta, GA
Licensed Life Insurance Agent
Oct 01
Why Cheaper Life Insurance Isn’t Always the Better Deal

Why Cheaper Life Insurance Isn’t Always the Better Deal

Cheap isn’t value. I explain how term length, health class, riders, billing, and conversion make a policy worth keeping.
7 min read
Sep 24
Life Insurance Secrets Agents Rarely Share (And Why You Need to Know Them)

Life Insurance Secrets Agents Rarely Share (And Why You Need to Know Them)

I reveal real pricing levers, conversion rules, riders, term length picks, and money-saving tips—so you buy coverage with confidence.
6 min read
Sep 20
How to Read a Life Insurance Illustration Without Getting Burned

How to Read a Life Insurance Illustration Without Getting Burned

Step-by-step guide to reading life insurance illustrations—guarantees, fees, loans, riders, and stress tests so you buy with confidence.
6 min read
Sep 16
How to Tell If Your Life Insurance Policy Is Actually a Good Deal

How to Tell If Your Life Insurance Policy Is Actually a Good Deal

My checklist to judge your policy—fit, pricing, fees, riders, conversion, and claims—for strong coverage at a fair cost.
5 min read
Sep 12
The Coverage Gaps That Leave Families Unprotected

The Coverage Gaps That Leave Families Unprotected

I show the hidden gaps—work-only coverage, short terms, weak beneficiaries, missing riders—and how to fix them fast.
6 min read
Sep 08
What to Look For in a Life Insurance Policy (That Most People Overlook)

What to Look For in a Life Insurance Policy (That Most People Overlook)

My checklist: conversion, fees, billing mode, riders, term length, beneficiaries, and carrier fit—so your policy works when you need it.
6 min read
Sep 05
Beneficiaries and Payouts: Setups That Prevent Delays and Family Headaches

Beneficiaries and Payouts: Setups That Prevent Delays and Family Headaches

Set beneficiaries the smart way—primary vs contingent, per stirpes, minors, trusts, and payout choices—so claims pay fast with no drama.
7 min read
Sep 04
Red Flags in Life Insurance Pitches I Hear Every Week

Red Flags in Life Insurance Pitches I Hear Every Week

I share red flags in pitches—teaser quotes, weak riders, short terms, IUL hype—and the questions that get clear answers fast.
5 min read
Sep 03
Term Conversion: When Upgrading Makes Sense and When to Pass

Term Conversion: When Upgrading Makes Sense and When to Pass

Thinking about term conversion? See when it’s smart, when to skip, and how partial conversion creates lifetime coverage without blowing your budget.
7 min read
Sep 02
Life Insurance Riders: Which Add-Ons Are Worth It and Which I Skip

Life Insurance Riders: Which Add-Ons Are Worth It and Which I Skip

I rank riders that deliver value—living benefits, waiver, child rider, conversion—and the add-ons I skip to keep your bill lean.
6 min read
Sep 01
Why Some Life Insurance Policies Sound Good (But Aren’t Worth It)

Why Some Life Insurance Policies Sound Good (But Aren’t Worth It)

I expose flashy but weak life insurance offers—accident-only, credit life, IUL hype—and show you clean options that protect families.
6 min read
Aug 30
Rate Classes Explained: Preferred, Standard, and Table Ratings in Plain English

Rate Classes Explained: Preferred, Standard, and Table Ratings in Plain English

A guide to Preferred, Standard, and Table ratings—what moves your class, how carriers differ, and ways to lower your premium.
6 min read