Devastating accident leaves cyclist struggling with insurance payout

November 1st, 2011 No comments

On Nov. 29, 2010, Charlene Groh was hit by an SUV while riding her bike near her home at Lakeshore Blvd. W. and Parkside Drive.

For the first eight hours, doctors were not sure if she would live.

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Walmart’s Holiday Price-Match Offer Is Just a Gimmick

October 29th, 2011 No comments

The biggest retailer in the world is training its guns on all and sundry in . Over the weekend, Walmart announced a revamp of its commitment to match prices on any rival retailer’s advertisement, so long as evidence of a better price is presented at checkout.

From Nov. 1 all the way up to Christmas, Walmart promises to match prices retroactively.

Yes, you read that right. Buy a pair of jeans, a Barbie doll, or a flat-screen television at Walmart next week, and if at any time for the next two months anyone anywhere advertises an identical product for a better price, you can come back to Walmart and claim a refund for the difference.

Sort of.

Caveats with a Capital “C”

There are a few wrinkles to Walmart’s generous offer. Full Post…

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Buying Insurance Online And Why It Can Save Customers Money

October 25th, 2011 No comments

In years past a person would just go down to their local insurance company, fill out the proper forms and buy a policy. Times have changed. There are many different advantages when buying insurance online. Now that we have the internet, the insurance business has grown because so many companies can now get exposure without having a local insurance company available to their customers.

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What’s in a Legacy? Remembering Steve Jobs

October 24th, 2011 No comments

Apple CEO Steve Jobs’ biography was released yesterday; his biographer, Walter Issacson, talks candidly about Mr. Jobs’ genius here. Ive watched with respect and amazement how people all over the world have reacted to his death. about Mr. Jobs on the Apple site.

He was certainly an innovator, and the products that Apple sells have contributed to an easier and more enjoyable way of life for many people. Im even typing this blog post on my iPad.

However, he was just a man.

It reminds me of how people reacted when Elvis Presley died. Here in my hometown of Memphis, folks come from all over the world each year to celebrate the anniversary of Elvis death. We

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Easy Ways to Find The Best

October 22nd, 2011 No comments

Comparison runs our lives. Every day we are split between decisions, and with those decisions, we have to compare the pros and cons. Then whatever road or decision we take, will affect the rest of our time. Sometimes, we choose to take the shortcut and go the fastest route. Only that is not always the best option and it can get you in trouble in the end. This is what you need to be careful of with insurance. However, if you follow the hints below then you will be on your way to locating many enterprises providing family health cover, that will fit your specific needs.

First, you can utilize the internet. Full Post…

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Individual Health Insurance Policies for Women

October 21st, 2011 No comments

Looking for individual health insurance policies for women has become a lot easier nowadays because aside from the higher number of insurance companies offering health insurance options, there are also plenty of resources which can be used in choosing a policy. If you are in the market for individual health cover for women, read on for some tips.

You should first determine your needs. Because individual health insurance generally differ based on the type and amount of coverage that they come with, knowing how much you need would make it easier for you to narrow down your options and make an informed decision. Full Post…

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Is Return of Premium Term Life Insurance a Good Value?

October 13th, 2011 No comments

When looking at purchasing return of premium term life insurance, you should compare the difference in cost between return of premium and regular term life insurance.  You will find that there is a much greater difference in the cost between the two as one approaches older ages.  That being said, there is still a significant difference in cost between the two.

For example, a healthy 25 year old, non-smoking  male will pay as low as $360 annually for a 30 year level-term policy from an A-rated company.  He will pay as low as $625 for a 30 year return of premium policy, about 75% higher than a level term.  Why would someone pay this much more for this type of policy?  Simple math will tell you that at the end of the 30 years, if you survive the policy (which is a good thing), you will be out of pocket $10,800 for the term policy.  On the other hand, if this same person had purchased this regular term policy, he would have received $18,750 at the end of the term.

But you say you could purchase the term and invest the difference ($265 annually) and do better than this?  Maybe you can, but you would have to earn 5.08% annually to beat these numbers.  Do you have confidence you can earn that much on your investment, especially in these uncertain financial times.

Now, as you get older, the difference in cost between the two is greater, so you would have to evaluate whether or not it makes financial sense for your situation.  For example, a healthy, non-smoking 40 year old male would pay as low as $621 for a 30 year level term insurance policy, whereas he would pay as low as $1370 for a 30 year return of premium term life insurance policy.  If you purchased term and invested the difference ($749), you would have to earn 3.65% annually to get back the same $41,100 you would have gotten back from the return of premium policy after 30 years.

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