Category Archives: Finance Guide

There has been a rapid increase in the number and use of comparison websites for general insurance, as well as for consumers who use them for products like motor and home insurance. According to industry figures, almost 25% of private motor insurance was purchased through these websites in 2007. Is the intense competition among Internet buyers […]

Because insurance is important, or in the case life insurance, because it’s valuable, we all have to put up with the rising premiums. It makes sense to make sure we get the best value for our money and only pay for what we actually need. It all starts with choosing the right representative. It is a good […]

Although Lloyd’s slips are now accepted electronically, they were originally printed on paper. They contained all details of the risk that was to be placed on Lloyd’s of London’s insurance market. The Lloyd’s slips, which are standard documents in a format that are meant to help not only the underwriter to take into account the risks […]

Do you or someone you know suffer from sleep apnea? If so, then a CPAP machine may be the solution to getting a good night’s rest. However, these machines can come with a hefty price tag that not everyone can afford. That’s where insurance comes in. But is a CPAP machine covered by insurance? The […]

Introduction to the concept Domestic partner insurance is an emerging form of insurance that is rapidly gaining popularity in the US. The obvious taboo surrounding the idea prevented it from being included in the mainstream. A married couple would normally apply for joint insurance coverage, which would lower the cost of their Insurance. This would be […]

Are There Any Public Adjusters I Should Use? This question was repeated many times in February as I met with property owners along the storm-damaged New Jersey shoreline. I met with them from Wildwood, South Jersey to Seaside Heights, and then was stopped by the National Guard entering Mantoloking. This was a crucial fact that I […]

Fear of redundancy and no savings? Many people find themselves in this situation and are forced to think about what they would do if their job was lost. The state benefits are very minimal. The Job Seekers allowance is at PS64.30 per semaine (PS50.95 for people under 25). This is compared to: According to the Retail Food Consortium June […]

Are you one of the millions of Americans who have been wondering if you still get taxed for not having health insurance? With all the changes in healthcare laws and policies over the past few years, it can be tough to keep up. But don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! In this blog post, we’ll […]

Permanent life insurance was long viewed as offering investors an attractive tax break: cash-value growth was tax-deferred while loans were taxed according to the last-in first-out method. But with most policies featuring cash values now failing the seven-pay test and thus being classified as modified endowment contracts (MECs), investors may lose some tax advantages of […]

Car accidents are unsettling experiences for all drivers, no matter their experience level or skill. Understanding when and how to report an incident to your insurer will make the process less cumbersome. Most insurance providers, like GEICO, recommend reporting immediately so they can begin taking steps on your case immediately. Damages Many people fail to […]