If anyone depends on your income and would struggle financially after your death, you most likely need to purchase life insurance. A life insurance policy would provide your family or dependents with money after you're gone. If you provide the majority of your family's income, ask yourself this question: if something were to happen to me, how would my family afford to pay for such things like daily living expenses, monthly mortgage or rent and education? Learn more here.

Tips To Get More From Personal Banking

With all of the fees and low interest rates on savings accounts, banking can be surprising expensive. Consumer United has compiled a list of tips to help you avoid hidden fees and needless hassles. First, stay informed. A lot of banks stagger the order in which checks are deposited and accounts are debited in order to charge as many overdraft fees as possible. Read more here.

Are your tax returns out of shape? Don't fret. In anticipation of the 2010 tax season deadline extended to Monday, April 18, we've assembled a few tips to battle that post-recession bulge. No weights or cardio work necessary. We promise. So, what should you remember from the past year that will have an impact when you file taxes? Learn more here.

Inside Consumer United :: Wesley Jordan

Since joining the group in August of 2010, Wesley Jordan has contributed to Consumer United's ongoing growth and helped hundreds of people save money on insurance products. Jordan approaches his position as a Consumer Advocate with a philosophy that has served both the company and consumers well. "The more you know, the more tools you have to help someone," Jordan replies when asked how he's been successful in saving clients money. Learn more here .