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Posted by: admin | November 30th, 2009 | 1 Comment

Have you recently been hearing about no medical life insurance
, which is a type of life insurance that does not require that you undergo a physical or medical examination before signing up? This may sound too good to be true, and many people are ignoring the possibilities because they cannot imagine it being for real. Is no medical life insurance really possible? And if it were really possible, how would you go about obtaining no medical life insurance quotes? Read on to find out more about this new trend in life insurance policies.

No Medical Life Insurance Quote - For real?

Quite often, you may see an ad for a no medical life insurance policy or a website offering no medical life insurance quotes. At first thought this may seem like it is a rip off or some kind of scam. However, it is actually quite possible for you to obtain no medical life insurance quotes if you do your insurance policy shopping online rather than searching in person to meet your life insurance needs. Finding the right quote is actually only a few clicks away when it comes to searching on the computer, but only if you take the time to make sure if you are the right type of person to pursue no medical life insurance or not. Does the need for it apply to you, and are you the right candidate for this type of insurance or not?

Shop for No Medical Life Insurance Quotes Online

Doing your shopping online for no medical life insurance quotes begins with completing an online application for your no medical life insurance quote. One great, no obligation life insurance site to visit for this is at http://www.equote.com/li/term-life-insurance-quote.html. This will involve sharing information relating to your age, your gender and your health on a generalized basis. Once your answers have been completely assessed by online agents who work for the insurance provider website that you visited, they will be able to determine if you qualify for no medical life insurance or not. There is one thing that you should be aware of regarding no medical life insurance quotes. If the provider does not feel that you are young and healthy, or they believe that you have some kind of health issue or illness that needs to be addressed, you will more than likely not be approved for this type of insurance. This is not an attempt by the insurance provider to be unfair to you, but rather the insurance provider is trying to protect the company from risk that they view to be unnecessary.

Once you have found an insurance provider that does not require a medical examination online, the rest of the process is actually quite simple. Once you have received a reply from the insurance provider letting you know that your application for no medical life insurance has been approved, you can pay for your policy online. You can use a credit card and immediately able to print out the paperwork. It is important to tell the truth when applying for this type of insurance, however, if your insurance provider finds out that false information was given when applying for your no medical life insurance policy, you may find that it has been canceled.

It is important for you to be an educated consumer when it comes to shopping for life insurance online. Even if you are eligible for no medical life insurance quotes, there are plenty of other considerations to make relating to choosing the right insurance policy. For example, will you seek permanent or standard life insurance, or temporary or term life insurance? Standard insurance coverage remains in effect until the insured person passes away. Term coverage on the other hand expires after a certain number of years.

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Posted by: admin | November 29th, 2009 | No Comments

All of us yearn for a big house with a big garden. However, the cost of owning the big house with the big garden is very high. Borrowing money from the bank is the only way that we can buy the house.

Besides borrowing money to buy the big house, we also borrow money to fund college education, buy a car, furniture, a fridge, and whatever else we like to buy. In the end, we are saddled with debt and we yearn for a time when all the assets such as house and car are fully paid for.

How much debt is too much debt? If we do not know the answer to this question, we may take up too much debt and risk seizure of our assets when we are unable to meet the monthly repayment.

Some financial experts inform us that a good rule is to keep a debt to income ratio of 35%. Do we use pre-tax income or after tax income for computation purpose?

Let us do our computation based on the salary of a fictitious Mr. Jones.

Let us assume that Mr. Jones is a single man with a gross income of $50,000 per year. Let us assume that Mr. Jones after tax income is $42,000 per year.

Based on his pre-tax income of $50,000, Mr. Jones is able to assume monthly repayment of (50,000 x 0.35) divided by 12 months = $1,458

Based on his after-tax income of $42,000, Mr. Jones is able to assume monthly repayment of (42,000 x 0.35) divided by 12 months = $1,225

Let us further assumes Mr. Jones uses a total of $1,500 to service his housing loan, car loan and credit card debt.

Now let us work out his average monthly net disposable income on the assumption that Mr. Jones uses a debt to pre-tax income of 35%.

The after tax monthly income is 42,000 divided by 12 months = 3,500

Deduction of his fixed monthly loan repayment = 3,500 1,458 = 2,042

If Mr. Jones uses a debt to after-tax income of 35%, he will have an average monthly disposable income of $3,500 - $1,225 = $2,275.

There is a difference of $233 per month. If Mr. Jones has the habit of saving $233 per month as an emergency fund in case of job loss, he will save a sum of $2,796 per year.

Bankers are conservative folks. They prefer to see a debt to income ratio of less than 35%. Hence, it is better to be conservative in your personal debt management. Always use the debt to after tax income ratio of 35% to compute your long term debt commitments.

Your banker will not be happy to see you saddling up with debt. Your banker will classify you as high risk and will not approve your loan application.

The only way to reduce the debt to income ratio to way below 35% is to pay off all your credit card debt. Do not incur any more credit card debt if you are thinking of buying a bigger house or a flashy new car. Do not be tempted with those 0% interest or interest free installment plan for your holiday, furniture or whatever else.

So folks, try to reduce the debt to income ratio before you talk to your banker about your yearning for the big house or a big, flashy car.

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Posted by: admin | November 27th, 2009 | No Comments

Identity Theft leaves you feeling vulnerable and exposed. You now know someone out there has got enough information to pose as you and do extensive damage to your reputation and credit. It’s important that you act within the first 24 hours to derail the thief from causing a lot of harm. Get your facts together and begin the work:

I. Government Agencies to be notified

A. First thing to do is contact the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) either on line or by telephone (1-877-ID THEFT, 877-438-4338) or TDD at 202-326-2502 or by mail. The FTC is responsible for receiving and processing complaints from people who believe they may be victims of identity theft.

B. Social Security Administration that your social security number be being used fraudulently (1-800-269-0271)

C. Internal Revenue Service if you suspect tax violations using your ID (1-800-829-0433)

D. Postal Inspection Service if you suspect that an ID Thief has submitted a change of address form with the Post Office to redirect your mail.

II. Credit Reporting Companies

A. Equifax to report fraud 1-800-525-6285

B. Experian 1-888-397-3742

C. TransUnion 1-800-7289

Note that when you place a fraud alert with the three major nationwide credit bureaus listed above you are also eligible to receive a free copy of your credit report from each one of them; make sure you request this report from each of them and go over it carefully when received. You can receive free fraud alerts for 90 days after notifying them of the fraud. I recommend you pay for continued fraud alerts for a couple of years.

If the ID Theft was a result of negligence of a company, i.e. an employee of a company leaves and upon leaving the company steals the ID information on file of clients, that company will usually offer to pay for this monitoring service for two years. If they don’t volunteer the service, ask them for it. Most major companies have special telephone numbers and procedures that have to be followed for you to get the service free.

III. Creditors

A. Credit Cards…Call each one and review your recent account activity for any unauthorized charges or account changes. Be vigilant and carefully review your monthly credit card and other account statements over the next 12 to 24 months for any unauthorized charges.

B. Financial Institutions where you have an account (same diligence as for credit cards and watching your account closely)

C. If checks are stolen, contact the major check verification companies listed in the CalPIRG- Privacy Rights Clearing House Check List in addition to your bank. (U.S. PIRG: The Federation of State PIRGs 44 Winter Street, 4th Floor, Boston, MA 02108
Federal Advocacy Office: 218 D Street SE, Washington, DC 20003)

Be aware of what information you have and have account numbers for these accounts listed somewhere so that you can have access to them for reporting if you ever find yourself in this situation. It was recommended to me that I make a copy of all my credit cards, front and back and keep some place that only I would know about so if the actual cards are stolen, I will be able to more easily contact the credit card companies involved. The cards have all the important information such as telephone numbers of the companies, etc. that you will need.

Identity Theft has happened to me and my husband 3 times and each time it was by a former employee of a company with whom we did business that left the company and stole records upon his exit. We are very careful but when something of this nature happens, there’s not much you can do to prevent it but when it does happen, be prepared and get on line or on that phone immediately to all the sources listed above to prevent or limit the amount of damage.

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Posted by: admin | November 27th, 2009 | No Comments

It’s time to move your simple web site to a real host. A quick Google search reveals there are thousands of companies who will host your web site for a fee. They offer a plethora of features including software, templates, domains, email accounts, bandwidth and storage, among other things. Prices seem to be close to the same, but are they?

Perhaps one possibility you didn’t consider was using a local company. A local company will cost a little more, but you might be better off. Have you decided who will maintain the site? What will it be used for? A number of questions need to be answered before you make a decision.

If you plan to maintain the site yourself and have the expertise, you can work with one of the major hosting companies. Open Google’s search page, enter “web hosting companies” and press enter. Within seconds you will find thousands to choose from.

Start by reading reviews. There are sites that only offer comparisons of the companies. Very often, you find these comparison sites at the top and right of the search in the sponsored links. This is a good place to start, definitely read the reviews, but don’t stop there.

Customer Service is the number one issue you want to feel confident about. Make up a list of questions and email them to potential hosting companies customer service departments. Any company that doesn’t respond in 24 hours should be ruled out. Call the customer service departments. Ask questions. Are they knowledgeable and courteous? Or do they make it sound like you’re wasting their time?

Choose features you need. It doesn’t matter if they offer everything but what you need. Make sure you will have the bandwidth you need. You don’t want potential visitors to your site being greeted with a page proclaiming your site is unavailable because all the bandwidth was used up.

Comparing prices for the big name hosting companies reveals a lot of competition. Monthly costs start as low four dollars a month and go up from there. Some companies offer features a la cart and others bundle them. Take the time to insure you get the features you need and know what they are going to cost you. There are setup fees, fees for installing special software services, fees for merchant accounts and more. Likely, you will pay for one or more special services.

Consider dedicated servers versus shared hosting. If your web site is going to grow, it might be a good idea to start out on a dedicated server. Moving the whole site later on to a service that offers dedicated hosting is time consuming. Perhaps you need managed hosting, where site personnel handle maintenance tasks? Or will you do that yourself? What about your IP address? There are good reasons to have a Static IP address, but you have to decide if you need one or not.

Some companies charge more to operate a Windows Server over a Linux Server. Which will you need? You may find that certain software packages you need for Windows are charged for as well. Linux is Open Source, and therefore free. The software packages that run on it are often free as well. Linux’s lack of cost is no indication of its quality however. Linux is an extremely reliable, fast platform for operating a server.

There are many factors involved in choosing a web hosting company. Cost is one of those factors, but in today’s competitive climate, the cost of running a web site through a web hosting company is unlikely to be the biggest factor in choosing which one to use. Select your features, insure good service and connectivity, and you will have made the right choice, regardless of cost.

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Posted by: admin | November 27th, 2009 | No Comments

Evaluating a home security system is an easy task that can help reduce the chance of loss due to crime or disaster. Thinking about the value of items and the safety of family it is an excellent idea to evaluate your system every few years. New technology emerges everyday and the cost of electronics is getting less expensive. Familiarizing yourself with the current systems and technologies offered will help determine if you are in need of a simple upgrade or a new system.
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The best starting point is to imagine you are “a would be” thief. Stand on the sidewalk and look at your house. Are there any sign’s or stickers warning you of an alarm? Can you see anything of value? Next as you walk up to and around your home think about how you would break in. Are any windows open, are the doors locked? Just a note, most break-ins occur through a door, no-one likes broken glass. You should be making notes of possible entry points and verifying you have proper detector coverage. Where is the keypad for your system located? Is it in view of a window from the outside? This can give a clue as to the system being armed or not. Perform your survey of the home noting anywhere you can add motion activated lighting on the outside or removing cover in close proximity to entrances.

After doing your walk around check to see if you have an alarm detector covering the entrances you noted. Look at the detectors, if they are older than 5 years you should replace them. Magnetic switches in door or window contacts are mechanical devices and they wear out. Motion detectors and glass break sensors also wear out. Check the backup battery in the system, if it is older than 3 years change it. Look at the main control panel, if it’s older than 6 years change it. Are there any points you can enter your home from and not be detected? Don’t forget the roof or balcony. How far could someone get inside before being detected? This will point you to area’s that you need to improve upon. Put your system on TEST’ with the monitoring company then ARM’ it then walk through to ensure all detectors are working.

Security systems reduce loss. When detected and a siren goes off they are put onto a clock. They will grab anything of value and head out the door. The idea behind a security system is to deter and to reduce the amount of loss. Check with your insurance company they usually provide a discount if you have a monitored alarm system. Don’t be afraid to spend a few dollars on a system, it is protecting everything you have in your home.

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Posted by: admin | November 24th, 2009 | No Comments

Understanding Your Consumer Credit Card Statement

The credit card application is straightforward and fairly easy for most people to complete. Using the card is easy too - just swipe and sign. Next comes the consumer credit card statement and that stops some people in their tracks.

At first glance, it may be confusing - but not if you understand the terms used on that statement. None of this is a surprise. All of the terms and conditions - as well as the annual percentage rate (APR) - were disclosed to you in the application. Did you read it?

If not, now you know why it was important. Here are the major terms you will find on your credit card statement, so that you can quickly decipher your monthly bill:

APR the Annual Percentage Rate is what you pay on the balance you owe to the credit card company. Some cards have a fixed APR and others have a variable APR. The variable APR means that the bank or financial institution can change the rate at any time without warning.

This is a way to penalize deadbeats. Fail to make a payment or not make the minimum payment and your APR can go from 12 percent to upwards of 22 percent without warning - and there’s nothing you can do about it, since you signed on the dotted line agreeing to this term.

Due date This is the date that the payment must be received. Please do not even bother to blame the post office: if your payment arrives even one day late, there is no grace period. Late is late, and late is costly.

Find out the date of the credit card billing cycle. Choose a cycle that coincides with your paycheck, so you know you will have money for the payment. You can find a credit card company that lets you choose the billing cycle date when you fill out the initial application. Most companies let you change the billing date, while others do not.

Minimum Payment This is the least you can pay to stay current with your credit card debt. If the amount is $21, then send exactly that amount or round up to $25. Do not send $20, or you will not get credited with making the minimum payment. Even a minor dollar difference counts here.

Credit limit Printed on each monthly statement, the credit limit is the maximum amount that you are approved to charge. This amount is based on your credit history and may be increased periodically if you pay promptly.

Spending over your credit limit may result in your charge being denied or you can be penalized a large fee for the overcharge amount. Either way, its going to cost you too much for that mistake.

Reward or Bonus Points These points accrue based on a formula that is related to your spending. For example, you might get one reward point for every ten dollars you spend. The points will be tracked on your monthly statement as a running total. Any points used will be subtracted from the total.

If there are any other terms that you do not understand, call your credit card company or refer to the initial agreement you signed to see if you can find out what it means. who wants to pay unnecessary charges?

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Posted by: admin | November 18th, 2009 | No Comments

Those who believe that life insurance is a necessary evil, also tend to believe that you should spend as little on it as possible. Often, this approach can serve you well. It is important to spend as little as possible on- or get the highest value from- your life insurance policy. In light of this, knowing whether you can afford a particular life insurance plan is critical information.

i) Life insurance premium servicing ratio

The debt-servicing ratio is used to determine whether you can “service” more debt with your income. In the same way, you should have a limit to the percentage of your income that should be spent specifically on life insurance. As a rule-of-thumb, if your aggregate life insurance premiums constitute more than 5% of your income, then you cannot comfortably afford more life insurance.

ii) Premium related to coverage

Whether you can get adequately covered on a plan is also a major consideration. Suppose you do a life insurance needs estimate and find that you need $1,000,000.00 in coverage. Using an actual example, the premium for this on a Universal Life plan may be $11,595.00 annually.

However, you only earn $60,000.00 annually. You cannot afford that particular cash-value life insurance policy because the premium related to the coverage is quite high; especially where short-term needs are involved. $1,000,000.00 on a Term to 65 life policy would cost only $2,260.00. That is a more affordable premium and allows you to access the coverage that you really need.

iii) Overall value

You have to link the premium to the value that you receive. For example, one life insurance plan may cost a bit more but contains several features or optional supplementary riders that are absent from another. The overall coverage is important because it would be prohibitively expensive to have additional stand-alone plans that cover income disability, health or accidental death instead of a comprehensive insurance plan with basic life insurance.

Generally, a stand-alone cash-value life insurance plan may offer less overall value. This would make it less affordable, since you would have other areas to cover. If you are considering a stand-alone life insurance plan, then a term life plan would normally be the most affordable given the one-dimensional nature of the coverage needed.

iv) Opportunity cost

Life insurance is not the only protection product that you require. It isn’t the most important risk-management product either. The opportunity cost of life insurance is the cost of the highest-valued alternative foregone. You have to save for retirement, purchase health coverage and cover myriad other financial needs. Whether you can afford a particular life insurance plan is dependent on how much it prevents you from comfortably covering your other financial needs.

It is best to use a multivariate approach to determine if you can afford a life insurance plan. Doing this would safeguard you against paying too much for it. The risks of thinking you can afford a hefty life insurance premium at the expense of other aspects of financial planning are too great.

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Posted by: admin | November 17th, 2009 | No Comments

Risks and uncertainties are part of life’s great adventure — accident, illness, theft, natural disaster - they’re all built into the working of the Universe, waiting to happen, this where life insurance comes into picture.
What is life insurance?
Life Insurance is an agreement that guarantees payment of a stated amount of monetary benefits at the end of a specified term or on the death of the life insured. Life Insurance provides for financial security in the event of death or on the inability to earn due to physical disabilities. Taking out life insurance responsibly can help you live the life you want to and protect your family after you’re gone. Without life insurance many people would be left destitute in the event of an unexpected disaster. Besides providing for financial security in the case of one’s untimely death, it can be used to accumulate a kitty for your old age, systematically build assets, for funding your child’s education and also for saving on taxes.
Let us study the roles of life insurance in detail:
Role 1: Life insurance as an “investment”
Insurance is an attractive option for investment. While most people recognize the risk hedging and tax saving potential of insurance, many are not aware of its advantages as an investment option as well. Insurance products
yield more compared to regular investment options, and this is besides the added incentives (read bonuses) offered by insurers.
In life insurance, unlike non-life products, you get maturity benefits on survival at the end of the term. In other words, if you take a life insurance policy for 20 years and survive the term, the amount invested as premium in the policy will come back to you with added returns. In the unfortunate event of death within the tenure of the policy, the family of the deceased will receive the sum assured.

Now, let us compare insurance as an investment options. If you invest Rs 10,000 in PPF, your money grows to Rs 10,950 at 9.5 per cent interest over a year. But in this case, the access to your funds will be limited. One can withdraw 50 per cent of the initial deposit only after 4 years.

The same amount of Rs 10,000 can give you an insurance cover of up to approximately Rs 5-12 lakh (depending upon the plan, age and medical condition of the life insured, etc) and this amount can become immediately available to the nominee of the policyholder on death. Thus insurance is a unique investment avenue that delivers sound returns in addition to protection.

Role 2: Life insurance as a “risk cover”
First and foremost, insurance is about risk cover and protection - financial protection, to be more precise - to help outlast life’s unpredictable losses. Designed to safeguard against losses suffered on account of any unforeseen event, insurance provides you with that unique sense of security that no other form of investment provides. By buying life insurance, you buy peace of mind and are prepared to face any financial demand that would hit the family in case of an untimely demise.

To provide such protection, insurance firms collect contributions from many people who face the same risk. A loss claim is paid out of the total premium collected by the insurance companies, who act as trustees to the monies.

Insurance also provides a safeguard in the case of accidents or a drop in income after retirement. An accident or disability can be devastating, and an insurance policy can lend timely support to the family in such times. It also comes as a great help when you retire, in case no untoward incident happens during the term of the policy.

With the entry of private sector players in insurance, you have a wide range of products and services to choose from. Further, many of these can be further customized to fit individual/group specific needs. Considering the amount you have to pay now, it’s worth buying some extra sleep.
Role 3: Life insurance as “tax planning”
Insurance serves as an excellent tax saving mechanism too. The Government of India has offered tax incentives to life insurance products in order to facilitate the flow of funds into productive assets. Under Section 88 of Income Tax Act 1961, an individual is entitled to a rebate of 20 per cent on the annual premium payable on his/her life and life of his/her children or adult children. The rebate is deductible from tax payable by the individual or a Hindu Undivided Family. This rebate is can be availed upto a maximum of Rs 12,000 on payment of yearly premium of Rs 60,000. By paying Rs 60,000 a year, you can buy anything upwards of Rs 10 lakh in sum assured. (Depending upon the age of the insured and term of the policy) This means that you get an Rs 12,000 tax benefit. The rebate is deductible from the tax payable by an individual or a Hindu Undivided Family.
But many people make the mistake of burdening themselves with too many life insurance policies to the detriment of the quality of their lives while they’re alive.

Keep the following in mind when buying life insurance:

* The best insurance for your family is having a roof over their heads that no-one can take from them after you die. Before putting large amounts of money into a policy, pay off your debts and increase your assets.

* Rather than taking out a number of life insurance policies, take out one good one with a reputable company that has a sound track record.

* Make sure you don’t buy too little or too much insurance. As a rule of thumb, your policy should pay out 15 to 30 times your annual income as capital when you die.

* If you are financially dependent on your partner, make sure that there is adequate life insurance to cover your and your children’s needs should your partner no longer be able to generate an income.

* When taking out protection against loss of income, you must be sure that you can maintain the same standard of living as when you were working.

* Protect yourself against debt. People to whom you owe money have first claim to your assets. Make sure there is life insurance to pay off your house, car, etc when you die.

* Your premiums will depend on your age (the younger you are, the less you will pay), your state of health (the healthier you are, the less you will pay) and your lifestyle (if you smoke, you will pay more). Be completely honest with your insurers. Many people have had their claims rejected because they did not tell the broker about their smoking habit or a particular health problem.

* Be specific about naming a beneficiary – the person the money will be paid to after you die. If you do not name a beneficiary, the money will be paid into your estate and it could take months before your family is able to have access to the money.

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Posted by: admin | November 13th, 2009 | No Comments

Due to an increase in reputable online payday loan providers, payday loans are now more convenient, safe, and easily accessible to many potential borrowers. Through increased security measures and simple application procedures, more people with short-term financial needs can now apply for a payday loan without leaving home. After application and approval process are complete, the online payday lender deposits funds directly into the applicant’s checking account. Typically, the payday loan repayment is automatically withdrawn the same way, making most payday loans hands-free once the application has been approved.

Payday loans have been widely available throughout the United States for several decades. Through brick-and-mortar lenders, many payday lenders have provided a responsible, alternative source of funds for many people with unexpected bills or expenses. This option has been especially important with the retreat of traditional banks from the providing personal loans and lines of credit to many of their customers.

The online payday loan application process is typically very straightforward: the applicant provides the lender with proof of his or her income, a form of identification and proof of an active checking account. The payday lender provides cash in advance of potential payday loan borrower’s next paycheck once the information provided by the applicant is verified. The payday loan matures in two weeks, and then the entirety of the loan, plus a service fee, is repaid.

With some online loan applications, the lender requires that the applicant fax documents to verify personal and income-related information. Many online lenders, however, offer a faxless payday loan application option to qualified borrowers. Eliminating the need to fax documents cuts back on the amount of time it takes for potential payday loan borrowers to receive their funds, making online payday loans an even more convenient, reliable short-term financial option. Potential borrowers should keep in mind that this option is only available in some states.

With the advances in e-commerce security, applying online could possibly be safer than visiting a local brick-and-mortar payday lender. Consumer awareness of identity theft and online scamming has lead to a demand for safer online transactions. Potential payday loan borrowers should always verify that a payday lender has a secure application process before applying online.

Considering the advantages that online payday loans bring to the consumer, many are now looking online for their next short-term financial solution. As a payday loan industry leader and founding member of the CFSA, Check ‘n Go. is committed to providing the highest level of online security, as well as increasing consumer awareness and promoting high ethical standards within in the payday loan industry.

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Posted by: admin | November 11th, 2009 | No Comments

Most people know that life insurance protects families from the financial hardships that can befall them after the death of a loved one. Yet, many people do not take the necessary step to safeguard their families from the burden of expenses that will accompany their deaths. Why do people overlook this important life decision? Maybe people do not understand the options available to them when it comes to life insurance or maybe they do not see life insurance as an affordable investment. Whatever the reason, buying insurance does not have to be a daunting process or crippling to your pocketbook. Here a few tips to help you get started if you have never bought insurance before:

1)Permanent (e.g. whole) insurance is for the rest of your life. It costs more than term
insurance, but has cash value. You can borrow against it if you need to.

2)Term insurance is only good for a fixed period of time. It costs less than permanent
insurance, but does not have a savings option. Term insurance is only payable in the event
of your death.

3)The older and less healthy you are, the more expensive it will be to get life insurance.
Thus, when you renew a term life policy in twenty years, it is going to be more expensive
for the next term. You need to decide if lower payments today are worth higher payments
later in life. In other words, a term life insurance policy is only a good choice for people
who think they will still be healthy when it is time to renew the policy.

4)Life insurance is subject to estate taxes. However, it can help cover the cost of other
estate taxes. This is an important consideration because if you die, you need to know how
your loved ones will afford to pay for your estate taxes. Life insurance can take care of
that.

5)Make sure you understand the policy being offered to you and that it fits your needs.

6)Watch out for surrender penalties. You do not want to lose money if you drop the policy.

7)Start now, research your options, and shop around for the best rates.

If you are a first-time life insurance buyer, you are not alone. Hopefully, though, these tips will help you get started.

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