Life Insurance - Who Needs It
by: Neil Mercer
Why Do You need Life Insurance Cover?
Who needs it?
Life Insurance cover provides either a lump sum or an income on the untimely death of an individual. Therefore, anyone who's death would create a financial loss to another has a need for life insurance cover. This could/should include the following: -
Parties to a Mortgage or indeed a loan (mortgage life insurance cover)
Anyone with dependents (whilst a parent may not work, surely there would be a financial loss if anything were to happen whilst there are young children to be cared for)
Key Individuals. Where a business would suffer financial loss on the death of an essential employee.
In essence any situation where monetary loss would be incurred could possibly have a need for life insurance cover.
630,000 people in the UK will die this year* *source:National Statistics, Winter 2002
Types of Cover
Term Life Insurance
Term life insurance is as it suggests taken out for a specified number of years at outset. With this type of policy you are merely paying for the cover provided based on your age, health and the term. Therefore, it is important to obtain the most competitive term life insurance quote for the cover provided. It is possible to take out term life insurance that will pay level lump sums, decreasing lump sums (mortgage life insurance cover) or regular payments (income).
Whole of Life
As the name suggests, potentially, this type of policy will provide cover through an individuals life time. However, when obtaining a whole of life insurance quote, as well as level of premium there are other aspects to be considered, such as investment performance, effect of charges, financial strength of the company.
Which one?
There are good arguments for both type of policy. We would suggest that the following could make up the main considerations: -
Cost - Whole of Life insurance, as a rule of thumb is usually the more expensive type of product.
Period that cover is required - If cover is required for a specific period i.e. a Mortgage then Term cover could be more appropriate
Future Plans - If, for instance a family is planned, then whole of life can offer the flexibility to increase cover for this or other like events.
Note
Critical Illness(CI) now provides an equally important benefit and we would strongly recommend that you view the CI Factsheet.
Conclusion
This factsheet is meant merely as a rough guide to the needs and options surrounding Life Assurance. It is by no means a comprehensive outline to anyones particular requirements. It would be, therefore, wise to use this as a guide and seek more comprehensive advice, via a professional Independent Financial Adviser. All advisers are Regulated and Authorised by the Financial Services Authority (FSA) and are now required to explain their status to you (either independent and fee charging, independent but paid by commission only, or tied)
About The Author
Neil Mercer is a Consultant with STE Associates Ltd and is Regulated and Authorised by the Financial Services Authority.
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Building An Algorithm-Proof Site Part Three
Building An Algorithm-Proof Site Part Three
by: Tinu AbayomiPaul
What is an algorithm-proof site? Technically, there?s no such thing. Since we don?t know exactly what the search engine formulas for ranking are, from that standpoint we can?t really be sure that our site won?t drop out of the search engines with every update.
For our purposes, an algorithm-proof site is one that seems to stay in the top five rankings for a desired keyword term through each search engine update. These sites never seem to lose their rankings no matter what happens. And if you?ve recently lost your search engine positions, or are starting a new site, this is the type of site you will want to have.
So since we know that some sites are standing the test of time in the search engines, we can study those sites to see what their secrets are - what are those sites doing that yours isn?t?
In short : Is there a secret to building an algorithm-proof site?
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Building An Algorithm-Proof Site Part Three
Building An Algorithm-Proof Site Part Three
by: Tinu AbayomiPaul
What is an algorithm-proof site? Technically, there?s no such thing. Since we don?t know exactly what the search engine formulas for ranking are, from that standpoint we can?t really be sure that our site won?t drop out of the search engines with every update.
For our purposes, an algorithm-proof site is one that seems to stay in the top five rankings for a desired keyword term through each search engine update. These sites never seem to lose their rankings no matter what happens. And if you?ve recently lost your search engine positions, or are starting a new site, this is the type of site you will want to have.
So since we know that some sites are standing the test of time in the search engines, we can study those sites to see what their secrets are - what are those sites doing that yours isn?t?
In short : Is there a secret to building an algorithm-proof site?
...
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Quick Resume Writing Tips: Evaluating Your Resume
Quick Resume Writing Tips: Evaluating Your Resume
by: Laura Adams
Putting together a resume is not an easy feat, and many job seekers are so relieved to be done with this arduous task that they can?t wait to be done with it.
Recall though, that your resume is a marketing tool and is the first impression an employer gets of you.
A great resume will entice an employer to invite you in for a personal interview, while a fair to average resume will get pushed aside and ignored.
Therefore, it is in your best interest to make your resume as strong as possible.
To help you in this task, review your resume against the following resume writing quick tips. These guidelines will help you evaluate your resume and identify those areas that may need more work.
- Overall Resume Review:
Is your resume well laid out? Is it pleasing to the eye?
Is your resume less than one page if you are a student or new...
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The Importance of Treadmill Mats
The Importance of Treadmill Mats
by: Paul Johnson
One important accessory that you will want to get with your new treadmill is a good treadmill mat. If you are not sure of what a treadmill mat is, then let's take a minute and examine this.
A treadmill is going to vibrate when in use and since it is sitting directly on your floor, there will be loud noises and constant vibrations each time your treadmill is used if there are not proper mats under them.
These mats will maintain your floors and carpets, minimize vibrations, and reduce the annoying noises that may come from using your treadmill. More times than not these mates are made out of some sort of rubber or cellular vinyl type of byproduct.
A treadmill mat of good quality can deliver many benefits to your treadmill and your floor. The first is that it does protect your flooring and carpet.
As expensive or inexpensive as your treadmill may have been, chances are that...
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Tips to Reduce Your Home Insurance Costs
Tips to Reduce Your Home Insurance Costs
by: Matt McWilliams
All homeowners are looking for ways to reduce our home insurance costs.
Costs continue to rise and budgets get tighter and tighter with each passing year.
Here are 8 tips to reduce your home insurance costs.
1. Increased Home Security
Most homes are fitted with some sort of security device. To make the most of your Home Security Discount make sure that you home is fitted with: dead bolt locks, smoke detectors, fire extinguishers and a burglar and fire alarm that are monitored. You do not have to have all of these to receive a discount on your home insurance so even if you only have one or two make sure that you ask for the savings.
2. Keep your credit score as high as possible.
While it would seem that a good credit score would have nothing to do with insurance rates, it is a fact that they do. Home Insurance companies are using your credit score...
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