Friday, October 30, 2009
Life Insurance for Diabetes: What do I do Next? by Joseph Benjamin
These are the 3 questions that you will be asked, at least by most insurance providers:
1. "When was the last time you had an insulin shock, and did you go into a coma after it"? 2. "Have you had any arms or legs amputated/removed as a result of diabetes"? 3. "What supplements, if any, do you take to manage your diabetic complications"?
For those of you who are actively seeking life insurance for diabetes, those kind-of questions are the ones that insurance companies need to know the answers for. If the answer to each of the three questions is "no", then you are one of the lucky ones who will be given the "first day full benefit" coverage, which also means that you will pay the same premium price that a non-diabetic would pay.
However, unfortunately, you may have to wait for the "full death" option for awhile, because most term life carriers will make you wait for a very long time, since you are looked at as a "risk" to them. The average diabetic patient will not enjoy waiting for the "full death" choice, since they want the type-of coverage that will protect them while they are still alive here on Earth.
Life insurance coverage companies will also ask you a few more questions about your insulin levels, including questions about whether it has caused you any other problems besides diabetes complications.
Normally, if you search for life insurance for diabetes, you will find that most companies who specialize in this field also specialize in life insurance for seniors as well. As the phrase, "life insurance for elders" implies, this is dealing with those who are older than 50 years "young", I mean "old".
For those of you who did not know, Type-1 diabetic patients will find it much harder to find an affordable policy than those who are Type-2 diabetics. Unfortunately, this is because the coverage carriers know that you can suffer from "end organ" diseases at a higher chance than those who have Type-2 diabetes. "End organ" diseases are those that attack the kidneys and liver, and they result from having diabetes for a long number of years. To make things short, you can definitely expect to be looked at as a "risk" to most life insurance providers, and this will make your payments extremely expensive.
Life Insurance for Diabetes doesn't have to be tedious any longer, especially since there are online quotes that can give you everything that you need to know without actually signing-up for an insurance provider. With the creation of internet insurers like Free Life Insurance Quotes Online, everything you need can be given to you within a few clicks of your mouse. In the end, I want you to understand that when you take control of your life (and blood sugar) now, you will not have to worry about paying an expensive premium then, and since you probably like saving money, this is something that you seriously need to be thinking about in the present, and in the future...
Saturday, October 24, 2009
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Friday, October 23, 2009
The Consequences of Avoiding the IRS by Jeff Parrack
Receiving a Notice of a Federal Tax Lien
If you are simply late paying your taxes, typically you will be charged penalties and late fees, including interest, until the amount is paid in full. If you fail to work out some kind of payment plan with the IRS, or if you receive a Notice and Demand for Payment and fail to pay the tax debt within 10 days, you'll most likely receive a Notice of Federal Tax Lien.
This type of lien means that the federal government now has a legal claim against your property as payment for your debt, and it cannot be released until you pay your debt in full. After the lien is filed, your creditors will be notified, and your credit report will reflect the amount you owe the government. What many taxpayers don't realize is that this federal lien gives the government claim to all property currently owned as well as property acquired in the future as security for your debt. If the lien is placed against a business, accounts receivable may also have a lien placed against them.
Effects to Your Credit Rating
If you let the situation continue until a federal tax lien is actually filed against you, your credit rating will most likely be negatively impacted. This means your future ability to purchase a home, or car, or anything else requiring credit will be greatly hindered for at least several years.
Releasing a Federal Tax Lien: Additional Charges to You
If you have already had a tax lien filed against you, the best thing to do is act immediately to resolve the problem. The federal government will release your tax lien 30 days after you pay the full amount owed or submit a bond that guarantees the payment of the debt. In addition, you will be required to pay any and all fees associated with releasing the lien. Even after paying your debt, the tax lien will remain on your credit report for up to 10 years, negatively affecting your credit score.
Your Debt: A Matter of Public Record
If you don't want the entire town knowing you business, it's best not to avoid the IRS and any collection efforts. As soon as a Notice of Federal Tax Lien is filed, this is considered a matter of public record and may be viewed by anyone. Sometimes, your local paper may even print this notice in a regular issue where everyone can see. These announcements include the type of lien filed and the amount it is for.
Discharging a Tax Lien
When a tax lien is filed against you and your property, it affects any and all transfers or sales made by you until the lien is satisfied. Selling financial investments or closing accounts may result in being required to use the resulting funds to satisfy your debt to the government. If you decide to sell your home or car, you'll have to either satisfy the debt in order to release the lien, or apply for an official discharge. Potential buyers will view this as a negative aspect to doing business with you, as it can cause delays in the process of transferring the property.
Tax Levies
In addition to filing a lien against you, the IRS may also file a levy against your property and subsequently seize it to satisfy your tax debt. The difference between a lien and a levy is that a levy allows the IRS to take your property outright. This could include your home, car, recreational vehicles and boats, jewelry and other valuables, investment and bank accounts, wages and even the cash value of your life insurance. Often, these are sold at public auction to raise funds and cover your IRS debt.
As you can see, avoiding the IRS and failing to pay your taxes does not make the problem go away. It's always best to try to work with them as soon as possible to prevent any liens or levies that will negatively affect your lifestyle and credit rating for many years to come.
Monday, October 19, 2009
Rising Health Insurance Costs by Adam Kerr
It is important to protect yourself against the rising cost of health insurance. There are several ways to keep your health costs down. Keep the following in mind and protect yourself:
Compare Health Insurance Plans
Health insurance costs can vary even between very similar plans. You can save up to 50 percent just by comparing similar plans. Check the monthly premiums and the benefits of each plan before choosing your insurance plan.
Choose a Higher Deductible Amount
A higher deductible means a lower monthly premium, which saves you money each month. Don't forget that, in case of an emergency, you must meet the deductible amount before the insurance company will begin coverage.
Learn about COBRA Alternatives
If you have recently become unemployed and are using COBRA continuation coverage, learn about your other options. An individual or family plan may be less expensive, or you may just need a short-term insurance plan.
Save Money with an HSA
Health Savings Accounts (HSA) are tax-free savings accounts designed to help consumers pay for their health insurance. You can use funds in your HSA to pay for certain qualified medical expenses.
Get a Discount Card
Discount cards are not health insurance plans, but they can save you up to 60 percent on prescriptions, dental, vision, and some orthodontia services. You can use the discount card as many times as you need to each year, as long as your medical provider accepts them.
These are all ways in which you can help fight against the rising costs of health care in Florida. Protect yourself and your family and learn about all your money-saving options.
Thursday, October 15, 2009
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Direct Auto Insurance Can Save You Premiums by Joyce Racette on
The Internet is the most cost-effective way to compare quotes and coverage from multiple insurers. By going online and getting a direct auto insurance quote, car owners can easily choose which insurer has the right product that suits their needs. Though many of sites are run by insurance brokers, there are also a number of companies that directly provide such online quotes. Direct auto insurance has become more convenient with the advent of online quote platforms. With online quotes, even insurance companies themselves save on costs since there is less need for in-house agents to process and review applications.
Other Ways to Lower car insurance Premiums
Aside from direct auto insurance purchases, car owners can save on auto insurance by negotiating for better rates based on the following factors:
* Driving and payment history. Drivers with no history of traffic violations or reckless driving warrant lower premiums. Also remember that your present insurance rate could increase if you let your insurance lapse for years.
* Age. Younger drivers or those below 25 usually get higher insurance rates since they have less driving experience and are more likely to experience accidents than older or more experienced drivers.
* Car model. Insurance premiums are also determined by the purchase price of the car and costs of maintenance and repair. Moreover, expect higher premiums if your car is among models that are most frequently stolen.
* Location. Rate of vehicular accidents, car theft, lawsuits, car repair, and medical costs in the location of the insurance buyer are also taken into account when calculating premiums.
* Distance traveled per year. Insurers charge higher premiums on cars that travel longer distances annually. Expect lower premiums if your annual mileage is less than 10,000. Lower mileage means a lower of theft and accidents, thus translating to lower premiums.
* Type and amount of coverage. Larger coverage means higher premiums, though discounts may be available to some candidates depending on the number of vehicles to be insured and deductibles.
* Equipping cars with anti-theft devices. Buying anti-theft devices is worth your money as car insurers generally lower premiums in exchange for any precaution that minimizes risk of theft.
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
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Saturday, October 10, 2009
Online Barn Insurance Quotation Wolverhampton
Barn insurance, a leading barn insurance company in UK is offering unique online insurance quotation system for Brick, Stone and Timber built Barn insurance with up to 45% discount. The company has made a user guide which assists you with our exclusive online quotation system.
In every New Quote, you need to select one option among the four given Building type. Royal Mail System is used to find the address and provide list of all addresses for post code. You also need to agree with ‘Essential Information/Statement facts’ to form the basis of the insurance contract. Complete all required information and click ‘Continue’ to proceed further.
In the subsequent page, you have to answer the required ‘Subsidence’ declaration and also need to respond ‘Flood’ declaration if resides in known flood area. ‘Save Quote’ will save the entire given information and quotation. The quotation can be edited using the ‘Risk Details’. After saving your quotation, a unique reference/policy number is allocated to you. Simply click ‘Cover requested’ to open another page and enter start date that can be up to 30 days ahead.
You can also cancel your policy and receive a full refund of any payment made to the company either through debit or credit card within 7 days of the date cover commenced. The company also provides the facility to download the policy wording, policy schedule and invoice.
You can contact to acquire complete information regarding online quotation system or simply get the available assistance at
http://www.barninsurance.com/BarnInsurance/Default/ID/45/Nam/Using_Online_System.html
For further queries about all services, please do email at info@barninsurance.com or Visit Company’s website at http://www.barninsurance.com
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Telephone: 01902 375 559
Farmhouse Insuance London
For a best insurance policy, the first step is finding a provider of farmhouse insurance and in today's market there are many companies that are offering farmhouse insurance. So choose a reliable company that is just as good but less expensive as you want which one fit in your budget and best suits your requirements.
Farmhouse Insurance is covered for loss or damage caused by:-
1. Fire, Lightning, Explosion or Earthquake
2. Aircraft and other Flying Devices
3. Storm, Flood, Weight of Snow
4. Escape of Oil from fixed domestic oil-fired heating installations
5. Escape of Water from fixed water tanks, apparatus or pipes
6. Theft or attempted theft
7. Collision by any vehicle or animal
8. Riots, Strikes, Violent Disorder, Civil Commotion and Malicious Damage
9. Subsidence or Heave of the site or Landslip
10. Falling Trees, Lamp-posts or Telegraph Poles
Nowadays you can convert old farming buildings into commercial or residential use structures. Normally barns are designed for agricultural use, and you can convert this barn into a beautiful house. In this case many companies provide barn insurance for protection. You can select an insurance policy from Buildings only, Contents only, or a combined policy of Buildings and Contents.
Barn insurance offer online insurance quotation system for Brick, Stone and Timber built Barn Conversions. Barn Conversion insurance covers farm house insurance, country house insurance, timber frame and subsidence and Flood at very reasonable cost that suits your requirements and budget. At Barn Insurance UK we offer cheap and professional services for barn and up to 45% discount off your premium on your own online insurance quotation. If you have any questions or enquiry about our policy or discounts, so visit on - www.barninsurance.com
Barn Insurance Wolverhampton
There's no such thing as a standard barn insurance policy. Each insurer offers varying levels of cover and different exclusions. A best and standard barn insurance policy is converting from a disused barn to a stylish and exclusive family home. Barn insurance also protects your outbuildings from things like fire and flood. Barninsurance
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Barn insurance divided in two sections: buildings and contents. In our policy building are defined as the personal residence built of brick, stone or Timber and roofed with slates or tiles. Our stone built barn conversions insurance and brick built barn conversion insurance offers an unbelievable and uncommon opportunity to obtain a character property which has been tastefully and carefully designed to retain many original features and give a perfect balance against luxury and stylish fixtures and fittings. According our policy contents are defined as household goods and personal property, within the home. These are you property and you are legally responsible for these.
Barn insurance usually covers damage caused by:
- Accidental Damage
- Flood
- Subsidence
- Heavy Storms
- Fire
- Smoke (but not smog)
- Heavy Storms
- Vandalism
- Identity Fraud Protection
Buildings cover also includes:
- Accidental damage to oil pipes
- Underground supply pipes, sewers, drains and cables
- Rime damage to fixed water tanks
- Falling aerials and satellite dishes
- Breakage of fixed glass, solar panels
- Loss of rent due to you and temporary accommodation costs up to 10% of the sum insured for Buildings
- Architect’s and Surveyor’s fees
- Anyone buying your home until completion of sale etc.
Contents cover also includes:
· Property in the open up to £250
· Impermanent elimination to certain other premises in the
· Accidental damage to televisions, audio and video equipment
· Breakage of ceramic hobs, mirrors, fixed glass in furniture
· Lease you have to pay or temporary accommodation costs up to 10% of the sum insured for contents
· Deadly injury caused by fire or burglars up to a maximum of £10,000 for each insured person over sixteen years of age
· Substitute of locks following theft or loss of keys up to £250
How settle Your Claim at Baninsurance.com:
Our barn insurance only narrates to only those sections of the insurance which you request and we agree to insure. We provide best and standard services to you at a reasonable cost. In our barn insurance policy we will pay the occupied cost to repair or replace the loss or damage. The good amount insured is sufficient to cover the full cost of rebuilding the home. According to our policy we will pay the cost of reinstating the article as new as long as you have paid or we have authorized the cost of substitute.
What's not covered?
When you get a barn insurance policy read it and find out exactly what is and is not covered. If any damage caused Fire, Flood, Heavy Storms and Heavy Storms etc are not covered - this is considered maintenance, and is assumed to be the responsibility of the homeowners themselves.
Some important tips for best barn conversions:
- Check the barn’s planning status
- Don’t buy until you have planning permission
- Check to see if it’s listed
- Consider additional costs
- Maintain the barn’s character
- Make sure it’s ‘convertible’
- Set a budget
- Employ barn conversion specialists
- Arranging barn conversion insurance
Insurance For Your Motorcycle by Jason Furrow
The scenario pictured above does not have to be spoiled by the not so fun idea of finding the right coverage for your bike. If anything, it should put your mind at ease knowing that you don't have to worry should your motorcycle or someone's personal property be damaged.
Some insurance companies sell motorcycle specific policies while others offer the coverage as part of your auto policy. You should check your options when shopping for motorcycle insurance. Many insurance providers give discounts for bundling a bike on your current policy. That translates to more money for gas!
The very first thing you should do is get familiar with the laws in your particular state. Most require at least liability, but there is some difference between what certain states require to be within the law when it comes to motorcycles. You can find information about your state by contacting your state's department of insurance.
Types of Motorcycle Coverage
Even though you may be familiar with the following terms, we'll take another look to make sure that you are familiar with the various types of coverage. They are similar to the terms you go over with auto insurance policies.
Liability
Liability will cover bodily injury and any damage to someone else's property. You will be left with the financial burden of your own injuries and damage to your property if this is the only coverage you have.
Uninsured or Underinsured Motorist
If you are involved in an accident and the other party involved does not have insurance, or does not have enough, this coverage will protect you from medical bills, lost wages, and sometimes property damages.
Collision
Collision coverage will cover damage to your ride if you wreck your bike. Most insurance companies will cover the book value of your bike. You just have to choose the deductible you are comfortable with.
Comprehensive
This type of coverage will pay for the loss or damage of your motorcycle due to many factors beyond your control. Once again, you will be paid the book value and you must choose a deductible that you are comfortable with.
Factors That May Affect Your Rates
Type of Motorcycle
A sport bike will likely cost you more to insure than a cruiser. A sport bike is considered more risky to insure because of the high performance. Your inusurer will take a look at the engine size when determining your rates.
Intended Use
If you are lucky enough to live where you can and plan on using your motorcycle as your daily driver year round, be ready for a higher premium. Many insurers will cut your rates if you agree not to ride during the winter months.
Storage
If you plan on leaving the bike out in the elements or just throwing a tarp over it, be prepared to pay a higher premium. It will be cheaper on your insurance rates to have it stored indoors in a garage or storage facility.
Last But Not Least, Your Driving Record
Just like your auto insurance policy, you will have to pay a higher premium if you have violations and/or accidents on your record. Keep a clean record and you will be rewarded with lower rates. There are sometimes discounts available for completing safe riding courses.
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
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Auto Insurance- Your Individual Risk Assessment and Choosing the Correct Deductible for Your Auto In by Jay Leo
If you choose to have a lower deductible, your insurance premium will most likely be higher since you will be paying less out of your pocket in the case of an accident.
If you seem to be accident prone, and have a history of multiple accidents on your driving record, considering a lower deductible might be the right choice for you since you won't have to pay as much at the time of the accident. Keep in mind that you will pay higher premiums but this will usually even out to say you money if a serious accident occurs. If you only drive occasionally and have an impeccable driving record, a higher deductible is probably the right choice for you.
If you believe that the instance of an accident is highly unlikely, paying less on your premium will save you a lot in the long run. In the unfortunate circumstance that an accident does occur, you will be required to pay the higher amount out of your pocket.
When deciding which way is the right way for you and your family to go, looking over your auto insurance policy history can help. Over the last couple of years, how big has your deductible been? Have you filed any claims? If you haven't filed any claims against your policy, the chance of an accident occurring with the outcome being of your fault, is less and a higher deductible can be the right choice for your family.
If after looking at your policy history, you notice that claims have been filed and you have been at fault, a lower deductible is the way for your family to go. It all comes down to risk. Anything can happen in the future and none of us can say what that will be.
Researching what your premium will be with a few different companies based on different deductible amounts can help you to make the right decision in which company is the right fit for you and your family. Performing this step and considering your individual risk level can help you save money on your insurance policies and let you apply that money to much more needed areas of your life.