About this episode
The episode explains what insurance is and why people use it, featuring a question from a young listener.
Today, we’re resharing an important episode from our archive! There’s a major storm brewing, and Ryan and Bridget are stuck inside. It’s the perfect opportunity to answer a question they got from Archer in Los Angeles: What is insurance? Archer’s dad is an insurance agent, and Archer wants to know what his dad does all day. Turns out insurance is uh, complicated. From home insurance to health insurance, we’re going to figure out what it is and why people use it. Plus, we have a catchy song to help you remember the difference between some confusing insurance jargon. If your family is interested in learning even more about today’s question, check out our website. We’ve got conversation starters and a tip sheet!
People in this episode
Hosts: Ryan, Bridget
Topics covered
- insurance
- family learning
- financial literacy
- home insurance
- health insurance
Keywords
- insurance
- home insurance
- health insurance
- financial literacy
- kids education
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Marketplace
Places: Los Angeles
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