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Thursday, September 29, 2011

Why Long Term Care Plans Count


Author:

Finella Parks
The country faces a growing population in need of long term care and thus various government sectors, private insurance companies and the media are continuously egging people on coming up with concrete long term care plans.





Some people may need long term care (LTC) while others may not. In case you wind up needing it someday, an effective LTC plan will save you from falling into the financial pit.  On the other hand, if you don\'t get to use your plan at least you have something to leave your family when your time in this world is done.





Everybody needs to plan their future healthcare needs as the cost of care continues to rise.  No matter the amount of money you have in your savings account, that won\'t be enough to cover your future expenses on care.





Just now the  cost of LTC facilities is already unbearable.  Families spend an average of $219 daily for a loved one\'s nursing home expenses.  This rate is just for room occupancy so what about the expenses on therapy sessions and medications?





Assisted living facilities and in-home care should not be considered as cheaper options because they are not.  In fact, a single elderly American who is receiving home health care spends roughly $19 daily for a home health aide to assist him in his activities of daily living (ADL) such as eating, bathing, dressing, toileting, continence, and transferring.  Aside from this, he also has to shell extra $19 more for homemaker services since there\'s no one to help him with the house chores.





Effective Long Term Care Plans





Each one of us uses different approaches in planning our long term care.  Some of us would simply rely on our retirement savings.  Then there are people who are fortunate to have properties that they rent out so they would probably put aside the money from the rent.





Despite the many options that are laid out to us, there is absolutely no better way to plan than to purchase a long term care insurance (LTCI) policy as it offers countless benefits.





Savings, income from rent, stocks, all these can dry up but your LTCI policy will be there to shoulder your needs once you qualify for LTC.





Seek guidance from your family and a trusted LTI representative who is affiliated with established companies that market LTCI policies.  It is important to note that every single variable in your policy should meet your healthcare needs.





For example, your maximum benefit amount should conform to the cost of care in the area where you live.  On the other hand, your maximum benefit period should depend upon your genetic predisposition to a certain type of illness.  Now if your family\'s health records would reveal that no one in your clan has died of a chronic illness, perhaps you can settle for a shorter benefit period and save a chunk of money on your annual premium.





It\'s not only you who will benefit from your long term care plans but your loved ones as well.  While you\'re still capable of planning, check your options now and discuss these with your family.
Article Source: http://www.articlesbase.com/insurance-articles/why-long-term-care-plans-count-5264653.html
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Wednesday, September 28, 2011

Choosing Insurer about More than Pricing


Author:

David Mayer
The recent tropical storm-cum-hurricane Irene ripped through North America, causing unprecedented damage in the Northeast. puts the importance of access to healthcare in perspective. While national debate rages on between Democrats, Republicans, and those more alienated from political power, many people have died or been beggared due to lack of care. A positive: Irene gives us new incite into the importance of, not only having insurance, but choosing an insurance provider with more than premiums in mind.

As GOP rally in South Carolina, hurricane spurs national healthcare debate.

Impact of Irene on Insurance

Whenever a natural disaster strikes, homeowners insurance and auto insurance claims see spikes. A reading of estimates from Kinetic Analysis Corporation, who specialize in predicting disaster effects, reveals that the storm cost insurers between $3 billion and $14 billion.

In New York alone, thousands of home and auto claims were filed the day after the storm.
These large claims events have actually not changed premiums very much in the past. Insurers use data gathered over a long period of time. Since climate data is relatively consistent over time, as opposed to weather, tropical storms and hurricanes usually fall into the historic patterns and do not make a difference in insurance prices.

As climate change grows worse, however, all bets are off. The increased frequency and ferocity of hurricanes is an example of the impact of climate change. Climate then becomes less reliable a factor for insurers. If climate does change for the worse, as even NASA agrees, people will be more vulnerable and insurance costs will increase.

How Healthcare Coverage Differs

Medical coverage works a bit differently. The statistical risk of people getting injured by or needing more care as a result of natural disasters depends less on natural disasters and more on affluence. When a hurricane of the same force hits Haiti, it does far more damage than when it hits New York. Likewise, when a hurricane hits the United States in a time of economic strength, the human cost is likely to be less than at a time of economic weakness. This is confirmed when you see the casualties and monetary damage from disasters in the Clinton years and compare them to those from the Bush and Obama years.
Without the millions more who had been insured under the Affordable Care Act, the damage might have been even worse.

The homeless and the poor are always hit the worst by hurricanes - people who are more vulnerable to storms and, due to a lack of insurance, are unable to get treatment and rebuild afterward.
For those who can still afford health insurance, it becomes essential to pick the right provider. Case in point: CIGNA insurance company. While most health insurance providers were panicking over the increased costs to them from Hurricane Irene, CIGNA extended a helping hand to its policyholders.
It lifted restrictions over which places customers could go to for medical procedures and medications. If someone had lost a refill or had prescriptions damaged, CIGNA offered to let them get their next refill early with full coverage. If they needed urgent care, they need not worry about which professional they went to, since CIGNA offered in-network benefits for any urgent care facility and any hospital admission.
Choose your health insurance provider carefully.
Article Source: http://davidmayer.articlesbase.com/insurance-articles/choosing-insurer-about-more-than-pricing-5261701.html
About the Author
David Mayer has shared his vision and professional opinion on a vast array of topics and http://www.healthinsurancebible.com/health-insurance-differences.html is one of the sites where you can read more of David Mayer\'s contributions.

Tuesday, September 27, 2011

Know about Individual Health Insurance plans


Author:

Insurance

Individual Health Insurance plans are designed to offer health cover only to an individual. These plans are purchased either by singles or by people who want to save tax, as the premium paid for these plans are tax exempted, as per section 80D of the Income Tax Act. These plans offer financial coverage for medical exigencies.

An unforeseen event in life may bring health issues in life, which might become the cause of hospitalization. Medical costs are increasing tremendously and are expected to increase with a greater pace over next five years. If the same continued, it will become difficult to avail quality medical care in the next few years.

Thus, in order to keep an individual away from such problems, it is better to have individual health insurance plan. Most of these plans are indemnity plans that pay for the medical expenses incurred in availing treatment for health issues. These plans come with a long list of benefits that include cover for inpatient treatment charges, pre- and post-hospitalization expenses, day-care procedures, maternity benefits and many others.   

There are many such plans available in Indian health insurance market, each with one or the other enticing feature. You need to focus at your healthcare needs while choosing a plan for yourself.

Besides it, there are family health insurance plans that offer cover to all family members, which may include an insured, spouse, dependent children and dependent parents, as per the terms and conditions of the plan. On buying these plans, an insured has to pay a single premium amount for all covered people. There are corporate health insurance plans that are offered by an employer to employees. All these plans have their own benefits and limits.

Many people concluded that there is no better plan than Apollo Munich\'s Easy Health—Individual plan. It comes in three variants—Standard, Premium and Exclusive. It is also proved by the survey, whose results were published in the Economic Times on health Insurance products.

This plan, besides a long list of benefits, also offers add-on-services to its customers. It includes Cashless hospitalization and Healthline. Cashless hospitalization is most-liked feature by Indian population. People can seek medical treatment in network hospital without any anxiety for medical bills, as they are directly settled by insurers. Healthline is the other useful feature that gives an insured an access to talk to medical experts and seek their advice on health issues.
Article Source: http://www.articlesbase.com/insurance-articles/know-about-individual-health-insurance-plans-5257008.html
About the Author
I am a business writer with inclination towards sharing information on health Insurance sector.

Monday, September 26, 2011

Gold & Silver Pullback as Forecasted Now for the Big Opportunity


Author:

Chris Vermeulen

Chris Vermeulen – www.TheGoldAndOilGuy.com

A few weeks ago I wrote about how gold was starting to top and that everyone should expect a very sharp drop to the low $1600 area. How I came to this conclusion was though the use of inter-market analysis combining price patterns, gold futures volume, the dollar index and market sentiment. This allowed me to understand what the majority of other traders/investors were thinking and feeling. By knowing each of these market variables and crowd behavior I can accurately see into the future a few days with a high probability of success and most importantly with low downside risk.

You can view part-1 on how I properly forecasted that gold would fall sharply in August here: http://www.thegoldandoilguy.com/articles/dollar\'s-on-the-verge-of-a-relief-rally-look-out/

At the time when I forecasted gold to reach the low $1600 area gold was still building the top pattern so I could not say how long a recovering would likely take nor did I know exactly when to re-enter a long position. But now that we have seen how gold arrived at my target price I can form a new forecast.

Spot Gold Price Forecast – Daily Chart:


The gold chart below clearly shows rising volatility along with my topping pattern of three surges to new highs. It was August 31st when I warned subscribers and my followers that gold was about to top and that everyone should be taking profits or at least tightening their stops to lock in gains. Only three days later gold topped and it has not stopped falling since.

On August 8th gold had a large opening gap to the upside. This means the price opened the next day much higher from where it closed the previous session. It\'s important to note that gaps especially for gold almost always get filled within a couple months. Seeing this gave me a solid reason to think that gold should pullback to this level during the next big correction in price.

Also during the month of August gold had to pullbacks only to continue to make the third and final high. This told me that when the top is put in place was a very high probability that we see the price of gold drop below both of Augusts\' lows and that would trigger stop orders sending the market sharply lower.

Now that we are seeing the stops being flushed out of the market it means the majority of speculative traders have exited their positions. So speculative traders who caused the large surge in gold to take place are now out. Once all the speculative traders have exited which should take place in the coming weeks or two we can expect some type of bounce or rally. I will keep a close eye on the intraday charts for subscribers as we near a potentially major trade setup.


Where are we in this gold bull market?

Well I feel gold is more fairly priced between $1632- $1660 area. Currently gold is trading at $1660 but if things play out like I have seen in the past we just may get one more dip this week to the $1600 area before gold truly puts in a bottom. Because gold went from a new high all the way down to Friday\'s panic selling washout instead of a controlled ABC correction I feel a bottom will be more of a one day event. This type of bottom carries more risk and is more difficult to time and trade. So scaling in with a small position at this level and adding on a drop to $1630 then $1600 could prove to be the safest way into a gold position.

Forward looking I see gold bottoming over the next week or two then a nice relief rally to the $1775 area. Depending on how gold arrives there will alter my next gold forecast so let\'s wait and see how things unfold.

Watch my pre-market video analysis to see how prices are unfolding today: http://www.thetechnicaltraders.com/ETF-trading-videos/index.html

Spot Silver Price Forecast – Weekly Chart:


Silver I call the Un-Safe haven because to me it\'s not a safe haven in the way everyone\'s believes it be. I hear and see everyone including friends and family selling all their stocks and putting their money into silver. To me buying large amounts of silver with your retirement money is just ridiculous. I m sure my statement here will trigger an inbox of silver-perma-bulls (silver bugs) to send me hate mail but that\'s fine as my assistant filters my emails so I don\'t have to keep being reminded how rude some humans can be over an simple opinion…

Investments that can lose 25in value within 2 days or lose 40of it\'s value in 5 months should not be traded nor invested in with large portions of anyone\'s life savings, especially if you are over the age of 50 and have not proven to be a constantly profitable trader. No one can stomach losing that much of their nest egg.

That being said I do feel silver is in a similar situation as gold. I do feel a bottom is near. Silver has formed an ABC correction and the price and volume patterns seem to be in line with a typical bottoming pattern. After Friday\'s massive selloff I feel silver may slide a little lower yet before putting in a bottom.

One thing to keep in mind with silver is that it is very thinly traded; there are a lot of speculative traders involved which push and pull the price to extreme levels on a regular basis. So if the broad stock market continues to sell off sharply then I expect silver to follow suit.


Pre-Week Precious Metals Trend Analysis Trading Conclusion:


The price action we have seen this year for both gold and silver indicate were are just warming up for something really big to happen. It could be a massive parabolic rally to ridiculous new highs in 2012 or it could be a large unwinding of the safe havens as countries sort out their issues and the big money starts moving out of metals and into currencies and stocks.

Only time will tell and that is why I analyze the market multiple times per week to stay on top of both long term and short term trends. So if you want to keep up with current trends and trades for gold, silver, oil, bonds and the stocks market check out TGAOG at: www.thegoldandoilguy.com/trade-money-emotions.php

Chris Vermeulen
Article Source: http://www.articlesbase.com/investing-articles/gold-silver-pullback-as-forecasted-now-for-the-big-opportunity-5253719.html
About the Author
Chris Vermeulen is Founder of the popular trading site http://www.thegoldandoilguy.com. There he shares his highly successful, low-risk trading method. Since 2001 Chris has been a leader in teaching others to skillfully trade in gold, oil, and silver in both bull and bear markets. Subscribers to his service depend on Chris\\' uniquely consistent investment opportunities that carry exceptionally low risk and high return. Reach Chris at: Chris[at]theGoildAndOilGuy[dot]com

Sunday, September 25, 2011

Building Trust in Business – A Key to Get Succeed In Business


Author:

SamOnofre

Development of business is influenced by quality of products or services, credibility, awareness among the customers about the business and of course the trust. Trust is the basis for any kind of successful relationship, where business is not an exception. Eventually building trust in business is the key for a development and succession of any business.

Moreover, building trust in business is a crucial factor for online or home based business. It is a known fact that more than 50of home based online business and internet marketing are found fake and scam. For instance, a weight loss product claims to reduce pounds in less than a week but it never offers the promised result. Ultimately, people tend to lose trust or don\'t have trust over such kind of similar businesses. Alternatively, there are several similar sorts of successful businesses with prospective customers, where the major reason is the greater quotient of trust on the business.

Following are the few things to be considered towards building trust in business:

Effective communication – Proper and effective means of communication is not only the important marketing and promotional tool for developing business. It also assists in building trust in business relationship.

Trusting others – The business owner should trust others, such as employees, suppliers, customers, which in turn result with building trust on his or her business.

Establish and follow business ethics – Immoral or fraudulent activities of any business pull down the credibility of the business. Following business ethics develops a healthier environment and cordial relationship beyond building trust.

Honest and transparency – Honesty is the best policy. The famous proverb is applicable for building trust in business. Honesty with openness generates strong relationship with great support.

Give away promotional gifts – Promotional gifts are the ideal choice of products to develop the customer relationship. A box of delicious and sweet candies or customized key chains, or similar gifts with logo of the company can be the start for a long lasting business relationship.

Make your presence – Hidden businesses or businessmen never get succeed. Make your presence through online marketing, media, social networking, advertisement hoardings, promotional campaigns, etc. Any business with recurrent presence in different sources can obviously result in building trust in such business.

Building trust in business brings enormous benefits to it. Customers have great confidence in whatever they trust. Any minor breakdown of trust can result a great fall or sometimes complete breakdown of business. Trust acts as a motivational factor for employees. Credibility of a business is obviously hinged on trust. To get your business flourish, building trust in business is an integral and irremovable aspect.
Article Source: http://www.articlesbase.com/wealth-building-articles/building-trust-in-business-a-key-to-get-succeed-in-business-5248024.html
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Friday, September 23, 2011

Financial Freedom Tips


Author:

Juste Thales

You are in the right place if you are looking for tips to easily follow and get your financial freedom. The means to achieve it, are still not the same for everyone, but the following rules apply to all. At least for those who want to get rid of all their financial problems today:

- Make a budget based on your actual needs

A budget is a tool to help you achieve your financial goals. It\'s like a compass to guide you and help you make your financial management of your income and gains efficient. You need to know where your money goes, if you want to pay off debts . Start today therefore to establish your budget and commit to strictly observe it.

- Reduce the size of your expenses and live under your means

If you want to accumulate wealth, it is important to spend less than you earn. Do the math of exactly how much you need money to live and make sure that your income is higher. Otherwise you will not be able to get your financial freedom.
Do not make everyday spending on needs that are not really important to you. So you eliminate your unnecessary expenses and increase your income  and your savings over. Be a good management of what you have and at the best way. Get rid of all unnecessary debt. Sell ​​your unnecessary properties that create you too many charges and buy other.

- Don\'t work for  money but let money work for you

Learn and get all the necessary knowleage aboutfinancial freedom and how to earn more money. Go to the library and bookstores and find books that are devoted to strengthening and principles of wealth. Once you get a better understanding of how money really works, you\'ll take more profitable and beneficial decisions.

- Increase your income wisely without increasing the related charges

Now that you have eliminated all unnecessary expenses and unimportant, and you have gained financial education, it is time to increase your income. Work some extra hours or find another part time job. You can also discover on this website many opportunities to invest online and increase your income. This process will add another source of income to your household. Put it aside. It will be very useful in the future.

- Establish an action plan now

You must integrate the above steps in a realistic action plan. And be professional in establishing self-discipline for yourself. The plan must be dated and signed by you and your spouse if possible. Most people fail because they have no real plan and have no self-discipline to follow a decision. Do not act so. Take your pen and write your action plan now.
It is always acting from moment to moment you can really get your financial freedom.

Here are the golden rules to become rich. Follow these tips and incorporate into your life and you'll achieve your financial freedom. This is the main foundation that you must follow to get your financial freedom.
Article Source: http://www.articlesbase.com/wealth-building-articles/financial-freedom-tips-5240715.html
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Thursday, September 22, 2011

Benefits of Insurance & Insurance companies


Author:

Andy Robert

The term insurance can be described as the assurance or security from the financial point of view to a particular individual or a family or may be associated with one or more objects to an individual having some personal interest in that object, this assurance becomes effective in case of any unfortunate event. The criteria of availing or becoming eligible for insurance is different in different corners of the world and depending upon the various factors the person getting the insurance should also consider all the clause and terms entitling the insurance policy. However, it is not such a major issue can easily be availed in most of the circumstances. Insurance is a vast and therefore it is further categorized into few other divisions, some of the most common ones include Life insurance, vehicle insurance, health insurance and property insurance.

The life insurance companiesin Abu Dhabi have a lot to offer, similar to any other insurance, but for the individual willing to get the insurance must keep in mind a few things that will ultimately enable the insured to assess the amount of cover that has to be purchased, it can easily be evaluated by the life style and individual income. These are the very basic thing that is to be known by the people as it forms the foundation of the policy of any sort of insurance but regrettably most of the times people are unaware of it. The life insurance policy enables a person to provide benefit to the one who is being nominated as the beneficiary, the benefit or compensation is given in the form of fiat money after the death of the person or any such mishap.

Similar to any other country, Abu Dhabi insurance also experiences the different kinds of insurances which also include the life insurance, health insurance and vehicle insurance. Among these three kinds of insurance the most important and essential one is the health insurance as it covers all the expenses related to the medical problems of an individual in which the most common one is the illness that can be cause at point of time. Further more the health insurance policies can be classified on the different kinds of assistance that they provide. UAE health insurance is considered as one of the best insurance policies on the globe as it has three kinds of health insurance coverage plans, these three coverage plans includes guaranteed protection plan, controlled care plans and government sponsored plan.

Moving on to the most common category of insurance which is the vehicle insurance, car insurance is one of the most uncomplicated and straightforward form of insurance and that is the reason why is comparatively much more easier and simpler to find car insurance companies and get the vehicle insured at the best of availability and convenience. However, it is not necessary that the vehicle insurance policies should be same in all the different region and therefore slight variations are there in all the polices of vehicle insurance but one thing is for sure and common around the globe that the owner of vehicle needs to get his vehicle insured at any cost, it is a kind of pre-requisite of owning a vehicle.
Article Source: http://www.articlesbase.com/insurance-articles/benefits-of-insurance-insurance-companies-5242488.html
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Author Bio
Andy Robert is a reputed UAE health insurance agent, and has been working in the local Abu Dhabi insurance and Car insurance companies business for the last three years. He has worked as a consultant with a number of reputed financial institutions, and is currently residing in Abu Dhabi.

Wednesday, September 21, 2011

Different types of protection offered by an auto insurance policy


Author:

Juanita Martinez

In most of the states in the country, the registered drivers are obligated by the state regulations, to purchase auto insurance or vehicle insurance policy. The state law requires a driver to carry a minimum level of auto insurance protection  so as to ensure that cost of damages to people or property in the event of an automobile accident is covered. But, it will be better if an auto driver take out more than the minimum coverage so as to better protect himself/herself or the properties. Like in all other forms of insurance, in auto insurance also, you pay regular premium amounts to the insurer and in return the insurer compensates you for any financial loss that occurs if you get involved in an accident. Since you are mandatory required to keep minimum auto insurance, you must look for affordable auto insurance that will protect you if you meet an accident. If you are a good driver and have not met accidents in recent times, majority of the auto insurance companies will offer you discounts while purchasing an auto insurance policy. Whatsoever, here we discuss the different auto insurance coverages.

Comprehensive coverage

The coverage area of the comprehensive auto insurance policy is very wide. This offers protection to you and pays you with a deductible you choose in the event of an accidental loss to your car if it is stolen, vandalized or is encountered with natural disaster.

Collision coverage

This provides protection for the damages to the policy holder\'s car in case it meets an accident with another car. This coverage reimburses the full cost of repairs and replacement of your car. These coverages are however very expensive.

Uninsured or Under insured Motorist Coverage

Car owners who purchase cheap auto insurance policy are usually under insured and they do not get the required money to pay for the losses if they are involved in accident.  Costs of uninsured or under insured motorist coverage vary state wise and taking out this auto insurance policy is optional. This policy pays for injury to you and the passengers in your car caused by an accident for which your driver is at fault. If you encounter an accident as a pedestrian, you are also protected. At the time of purchasing an auto insurance policy, you must compare the quotes for uninsured or under insured motorist coverage from different companies.

Bodily injury liability

This provides protection to bodily injury. This offers coverage if the driver causes bodily damage to someone else.

Personal injury protection

This provides protection to the driver and the passengers if they are injured in an accident. This provides you the protection in terms of the lost wages, cost of treatment, replacement costs and funeral costs. You can conduct an online research to find the best auto insurance rates.

Property damage liability

If your car is responsible for damages to others\' property, this policy provides you the necessary protection. When you purchase an auto insurance policy, make sure that the policy provides this protection also.
While purchasing an auto insurance policy, it is recommended that you should do necessary research so as to find the best auto insurance quote.
Article Source: http://www.articlesbase.com/insurance-articles/different-types-of-protection-offered-by-an-auto-insurance-policy-5240275.html
About the Author
Juanita Martinez is associated with the AmPmInsure Community and has been offering her suggestion on insurance to the community since 2007. Besides this, she has also written contributory articles for various financial sites. Few of her articles would include names like ‘Ho3 Policy: An open peril insurance\', ‘Insurance for fire damages\' and ‘Buying life insurance on someone without their consent\'.

Tuesday, September 20, 2011

Investment Advisory Services, Know Them Well


Author:

sophia pell

Investing money in the stock market is something that most of the individuals across the world do. But not all of them know the markets well, despite this they manage to make decent profits. The major contributors for this are the investment advisory services.

Investment advisory services currently form an integral part of the financial bodies in order to help their clients. Generally advice on investing money is provided for a fee or a decided percentage of the money invested by an individual. The investment advisory services provided by organizations comprise of a wide range of services that include: stock market research, analysis, guidance on investments, tracking and recording investments and much more. People who cannot allot time on tracking the changing market trends can hardly do the back end research and plan their investment moves. Investment advisors are the right people to solve such problems.

Investments involve a lot of trust factor between the advisory personnel and the investors, it is thus recommended to do a systematic check of the companies before finalizing them. Some of the below mentioned points can be checked:

•    Check whether the investment advisory company is associated with the national and state level associations for finance investments.

•    Investment advisors need to be certified, they are awarded such certifications only after they prove their expertise. A person has to undergo the specified tests for such certifications which are renewed annually.

•    The financial advisors need to maintain a high level of secrecy as investors handle them a lot of confidential information. Each advisor looks after multiple clients and he should in no way be biased towards any of them.

•    Financial advisors need to be flexible and adaptable to the changing markets. Though they highly influence the client\'s decision in investments, the final call is of the client. The amount of monetary investments may vary with time and so will the advisor\'s fee; such factors should not affect the services he is providing.

The sole aim of Investment advisory bodies is to make investments simple for their customers. This is a complex process no doubt, many people shy away from investing their money fearing they will incur losses. The advisors do not guarantee risk free investments but follow a systematic and calculated approach. This makes it simple for people with no or very less knowledge about investing to understand and decide where to put in their money.

In a nut shell a financial advisory is here to help you invest in the right companies. There are thousands of sectors and companies and all of them seem to promise you good returns. Do not fall for such tall claims or try to become a financial market expert by risking your hard earned cash.
Article Source: http://www.articlesbase.com/investing-articles/investment-advisory-services-know-them-well-5234866.html
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The companies and institutions need the investment advisory services to keep the record on equity capital markets.

Monday, September 19, 2011

Self Employed Loans - Getting Money in No Time


Author:

Roy Miller

If a person has committed defaults on payments on the past, then he would have a bad financial record which would hamper his chances of future dealings with banks. Non-payment of funds, late payments and other such errors are all taken into account. However, many people go through this problem and hence, there is a solution for them. self employed loans are those advances that can be provided to the people irrespective of their credit history.

Anyone can take up loans for low income and there is no need to worry about non-acceptance of applications as this would happen. One would need to provide identification as well as an address proof. The details are then verified so that the process can get started immediately. Since there is no check done on credit history, there is no wastage of time. One can get the money that he needs almost as soon as he asks for it.

The great advantage about bad credit loans is that one can carry on transactions easily through different media. One does not have to always go to the banks. Instead, one can make transactions online through the internet, telephonic conversation or even via a text message. Hence, a person has many options when it comes to obtaining the money that he desires in this sort of dealing. The process of borrowing on the whole becomes easy and less of a hassle. Everyone can make use of these types of schemes because the advantages are many and they provide financial help to people when they need it the most.

With this finance, one can cover expenses that arise on our daily lives. One can make use of the money in order to pay for food, housing bills and so on. The repayment term is flexible for many lenders and hence one can pay back the money without any stress of not being able to come up with the needed amount in due time.

Self employed loans offer a high risk for the lenders. With people who have bad credit history the risk is always high. Also there is the fact that no security is placed on any asset. Hence, to neutralize this high risk, the rates of interest are quoted quite high. If one does a search on the internet for different lenders, he would find that there are many institutions willing to offer some reasonable interest rates. Hence, one must do a thorough search before dealing with a particular lender and also do prior research on them as well.
Article Source: http://www.articlesbase.com/loans-articles/self-employed-loans-getting-money-in-no-time-5233059.html
About the Author
Roy Miller is financial adviser of Loans By The Web. Please here to know more about self employed loans, loans for low income, unsecured loans and bad credit loans

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Thursday, September 15, 2011

Investing Facts About Gold Bullion


Author:

Daryl B. Chapman

When people invest, there are two things that seek. Firstly is practicality and second is viability. Gold can be both. Having that said, people are seeing the value of gold bullion as an investment medium. By and large, when the economy is down, the value of gold tends to grow making it the perfect investment vehicle at the moment because many countries are experiencing financial recession. In other words, this metal is the perfect way to cover the worth of property against economic depression.

To recognize how gold bullion functions as investment grade gold, it is defining to comprehend what gold bullion is. Gold bullion can come in forms of bars or coins. The purity of gold can vary too from 22 karats to 24 karats. The purity is not that defining as the value of gold bullion is based on how much gold is actually inside a coin or bar. A one ounce 90gold coin has more or less the same amount of gold as a 99.9gold coin. The 90coin just weighs more because of other metals that are mixed in.

Gold bullion\'s cost comes from its gold content. Some have a value imprinted on them but it is only for illustration. Also, gold bullion is not money. Positively, it is easy to commerce as may investors and coin dealers are recognizing these investments. Those that are not considered as gold bullion are gold jewelries and other gold innovations. Although they are not gold bullion, the fact that they are gold, they are very easy to buy and sell as well.

If prepared to invest, choose the form of bullion you are keen to invest on. The one ounce gold coin is the most fashionable and most coveted type. They are very convenient as compared to other investments. They are referred to as coins though they are not legal tender. They are produced by mints around the globe. Anyway, this coin is issued by the ruling administration. The American Eagle, the South African Krugerrand and the Austrian Philharmonic are three of the most desirable one-ounce gold bullion nowadays.

Moreover, gold bullion can be a long-term enterprise Some families pass this investment from one generation to another. Also, they are profitable markedly when the need arises that you ought to cash out your pieces for profit.

As not to be ripped off the real worth of gold bullion, be familiar with the type of gold that you own. Once again, the most advisable form to sell is the 1 ounce gold coin. Gold bullion bars and coins on the other hand that are a fraction of 1 oz. may be more complex to turn to cash. Also, experience on how and where to peddle the items are crucial as there are many fraudsters who are carefully watching out for investors and collectors to make mistakes and fall on their traps. They will entice people to deal with them.

True enough, investing is easy. To expand profit, have the right knowledge and understanding about the gold bullion trade. Being sharp and watchful on the daily swinging of gold in the global market are keys to sell gold bullion at best price.
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Wednesday, September 14, 2011

Look Into Finer Details While Looking For Online Life Insurance


Author:

David Livingston

Life insurance is a matter that needs to be dealt with great caution and care. You need to plan life insurance properly in order to give adequate financial security to your dependents after your death. The amount of coverage on your policy is important because it determines the outcome of your policy. You must make proper calculation of amount of coverage using online estimation tools. These tools consider relevant factors which help decide the amount of coverage.

These factors include your level of income, investments, liabilities and expenses which determine your status. Your assets can also be considered because they could be used by your dependents after your death. The number and age of dependents should also be considered at the time of buying policy to know what kind of amount of coverage would be suitable for your life insurance quote. It is important to choose a quote which suits your needs in terms of amount of coverage and life insurance rates.

You life expectancy is a key in this context. You have to be aware of your life expectancy to ensure that you choose proper term duration for your policy. Without proper term duration you may end up paying higher term life cost than what you should have logically. It is important that you ask for life insurance quotes from leading insurers and compare them for their merits and demerits. You also need to look into the credibility of your insurer. Unless you take these factors into consideration, you can not know about the nature of your life insurance and its outcome.

You need to know your life expectancy and amount of coverage to be able to project the needs of your dependents with the help of their age and number at the time of buying policy and look for any additional needs you might need to cover for. It is good to know more about your life expectancy which holds the key to getting better insurance rates on your policy. If you do not know your life expectancy, you may not be able to improve prospects on your term life insurance.

It is important to calculate your life expectancy with the help of your age and health condition at the time of buying policy. However, this gives a only an estimate of your life expectancy. There are more factors like lifestyle and nature of occupation you need to consider. Basically your health issues in general can affect your life expectancy. Your age is a major factor that gives a clue to the level of health problems you may have to face.

Your health condition is a direct indication of how your health is faring. If you have high blood pressure or high cholesterol levels, it can affect your life expectancy. Further it makes the insurer ask for higher insurance rates on your policy. You have to undergo a medical exam when buying online life insurance. This exam looks for signs of health which can indicate complications.

If you have a medical condition, it can also affect your life expectancy. You need to keep your life expectancy on the higher side in order to get higher benefits on your policy. Have a check on your lifestyle factors and make changes if possible to increase your potential life expectancy. Smoking is one such lifestyle issue that can have an advese affect on your life expectancy. If you a smoker, quit smoking. It can save you a lot of investment in life insurance.

Low insurance rates save you a great deal on life insurance. If you are a senior citizen, explore term life insurance for seniors which offer special benefits suited to people in this age group. It is not the best option to buy life insurance later in age but better late than never. You need to manage your resources in an intelligent manner to get the best results possible.
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Article by David Livingston of EQuote, who is a specialist in everything life insurance. For more information on life insurance term life insuranceand no medical term life insurance, visit his site today.

Tuesday, September 13, 2011

Car Loan Advice that You Cannot Afford to Ignore


Author:

Graham Filmer
Many people benefit from using loans to purchase their next car. This can be a very practical way to spread the costs of a new car and manage your finances. However a car loan is a big commitment and you will need to approach this responsibly. It is important you get as much car loan advice as you can to help you to make the best decision.

Car Loan Market

The car loan market is extensive and there are hundreds of different offers and deals available. This is fine if you are familiar with the credit market and know what to look out for. However if you are new to car loans then you may find the choice available confusing and even intimidating. If this is the case then you could benefit from some professional car loan advice.

There are a number of online resources for loan advice that can help guide you through the many different products on offer and how they could benefit you. Here are just a few essential loan tips you cannot afford to ignore.

1. Setting a Realistic Budget

The way the credit market is these days borrowing has never been easier. However this does mean that it is too easy to borrow more money than you can realistically afford to repay. This can place you under a lot of pressure and you may find yourself struggling to meet the monthly repayments.

One of the most important pieces of loan advice for anyone buying a car on credit is to set a realistic budget. You need to be absolutely honest with yourself about your finances and sure you can afford to meet the repayments on a car loan before you sign on the dotted line.

2. Find the Right Car

Before you take out a car loan you need to have a good idea about what sort of car you want. This will help you to set your budget and understand how much money you need to borrow. If you are not sure what sort of car you need talk to friends and family and also visit some car showrooms. Dealers will be happy to talk you through your options and will be knowledgeable about the various makes and models available and how they could benefit you. Dealers will also be able to provide more loan advice as well as many of them can offer competitive car financing deals.

3. Compare Products

Another essential piece of car loan advice is to compare products. You will not be able to find the best deals unless you take the time to research the market and compare APR rates and features. Comparing products will save you money on your repayments in most cases so you cannot afford not to do this before you take out a car loan.
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Car loan advice can help you to steer clear of the common pitfalls when it comes to car financing. This should help you to find the best car and loan for your budget and needs.

Monday, September 12, 2011

Does your broker understand your business?


Author:

Ada Michle
Insuring Umbrella Companies put simply is a specialist area requiring a special unique policy wording and not a general industry policy wording aimed at covering recruitment companies or indeed any other profession. It is essential that the responsibilities, activities and exposures of the Umbrella Company are understood and this formed the basis for us to write a bespoke policy wording for Umbrella Companies.


We are the market leaders in this area and have been now for over 12 years, our policy wording is the widest and most unrestrictive on the market with clear definitions on how a claim can arise :-


1. Claims made by third parties against individual contractors directly.


2. Claims made against the entity(ies) named in the Schedule (Umbrella Company) by third parties arising from work conducted by individual contractors.


3. Claims made against the entity (Umbrella Company)


The above reflects our understanding of the exposures of an Umbrella Company and we detail the above in plain English at the front of our policy wordings which can be viewed on our website www.caunceohara.co.uk/downloads . The above is not outlined clearly in any other policy wordings and we often find that most insurers do not cover all of three scenarios detailed.


Our policies are placed with a single Insurer on an exclusive binding agreement with Royal & Sun Alliance. Using one insurer reduces the risk of multiple insurers deflecting a claim to the other insurer who are providing covers, this avoids a Professional Indemnity insurer from saying the incident is a Public Liability matter and the Public Liability insurer saying it is a Professional Indemnity matter as both policies with ourselves are with the one insurer.


We have been granted flexible underwriting in view of our expertise and understanding and can therefore extend policies (only upon submission and acceptance of additional information) to cover some of the higher risk industries such as Offshore Oil & Gas, Rail, Aviation and Automotive to mention a few, we can also provide you with quotes for Directors & Officers Liability Insurance, Tax Investigation Insurance, Tax Liability Insurance and Personal Accident Insurance upon request.


Regarded as one of the best places in Europe for wind energy development, the UK has seen capacity increase over the last ten years form 406 MW to over 5,200 MW.


40 new wind farms came online in 2010 totalling almost 1.000 MW of additional capacity and the pipeline is looking strong with around 2,500 MW under construction and over 6,000 MW with consent. Plans for a further 9,200 MW is on the drawing board.


When Thanet opened in 2010 it was the world\'s biggest offshore wind farm with 300 MW.
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Hi,This is Michle ada,Author of this article.For more information please click Professional Indemnity Insurance or Professional Indemnity..

Sunday, September 11, 2011

How to Become a Successful Commodity Trader


Author:

Gary E Kerkow

The major league of trading

Being a commodity trader is like playing in the major leagues. You better have the proper training and experience, or you simply do not have a prayer of being successful in the long run. This market tends to move fast, and there is incredible leverage. As an example, if you acquire one futures contract of corn, you actually control 5000 bushels. This means every one cent move is worth $50.00. I see the stock market as the minor league, but it still has a high degree of difficulty. I trade both the futures market, and the stock market. In this article, I will share with you some good, solid information on how to make money as a commodity trader.

The big 3

You need to have a successful trading plan. It is important to have the plan fit your personality, as much as possible. The trading plan is your blueprint for success in the market. It will encompass all aspects of trading.

Money management is a crucial element. You simply must cut your losses short, if you want to be a winner in the long run. Keep all losses small, and let your profits run. If you follow this golden rule of trading, your future as a commodity trader is bright.

Proper trading psychology is what separates the fairly good trader from the best traders in the world. You must keep emotions such as fear, greed, and hope, out of your trading equation. Emotions will cloud your thinking, and not allow you to trade in a logical, objective manner. The various trading markets are human nature and crowd psychology on display daily. Many of the successful trading principles are contrary to normal human nature. That is a main reason why most traders and investors ultimately fail.

The price chart is a valuable tool

The price chart is an important tool for the market technician. The successful commodity trader must implement the proper interpretation of chart patterns. This is a key to winning big. As an example, you can trade the breakout of the daily, weekly, or monthly chart. Always trade with the trend on the breakout. Once you are proven correct by the price action of the market, you may then add to your position.

Volume will tell you plenty

Volume is a great measure of supply and demand. It can give you clues to help you recognize whether a commodity or stock, is under accumulation or distribution. If a commodity shows a big price jump to new highs, on much heavier than normal volume, this tells me the big buyers are causing the jump in price. Price and volume action like this bodes well for the continuation of higher prices.

During a major price advance, volume tends to increase on rallies, and decrease on reactions. During a major price decline, volume tends to increase when the price goes down, and decrease when the price goes up. Many times as bottoms and tops are approached, volume will expand sharply. As a commodity trader, being able to properly interpret price and volume action gives you a major advantage.
Article Source: http://www.articlesbase.com/investing-articles/how-to-become-a-successful-commodity-trader-5207160.html
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Friday, September 9, 2011

The Biggest Reasons Why You Need Car Insurance Badly


Author:

Gabe

Everyone knows, at least on some level, what exactly car insurance is. But not everyone knows, or fully understands, why exactly they need it. Having the knowledge of why you need car insurance, as well as the knowledge of what exactly that car insurance does for you, will help you decide on a car insurance policy that is right for you. Firstly, purchasing a car is a huge investment for most people. Aside from buying a home or paying for years at a university, it is likely to be one of the biggest investments most people make in their lifetimes. It would make sense then that most people would want to protect the investment they have made in purchasing a car. Having a quality car insurance policy does exactly that. It protects the car, as well as you. But how exactly does it do that? Let\'s take some time to explore that question. There are a few types of physical damage coverage available, typically called collision and comprehensive coverage. Collision covers exactly that, damages sustained to your vehicle through a collision of some sort. Either something hit you, or you hit something. This is the most common reason a car needs to be repaired. The second, less used type of coverage is comprehensive. While less likely, it is no less important. This covers the cost of replacing or repairing your vehicle if it is stolen, damaged in a fire, or through any means other than a collision. If your car is severely damaged and requires a lot of time in the shop, or if it needs to be replaced entirely, many insurance packages offer rental car coverage as well. This will cover most or all of the cost of having a rental car for the duration of time you are without your own. Now, what about you, and the people you are driving with. How does having car insurance help you and them? Well, suppose you were to be in an accident, and either yourself or someone you were with required medical care. Your car insurance will help to pay for medical bills incurred as a result of an accident while operating your vehicle. Everyone knows how pricey that can be, and you wouldn\'t want to be left alone to pay for those costs yourself.

Another factor to consider is that car insurance is required by state law. Despite this fact, there are motorists out there who do drive around uninsured. While this is unsafe, you may find yourself in an accident with someone who doesn\'t have a current insurance policy. If this is the case, your policy may actually still be able to help you. Many car insurance packages include coverage for exactly this type of situation. Paying for damages done to your vehicle by another driver is generally the responsibility of that person and their car insurance provider. If they do not have insurance, however, the fact that you do can save both of you a large bill. Ultimately, the benefits of having insurance far outweigh any reason not to. In the end, the peace of mind given to you knowing that you and your loved ones are protected every time you get in your vehicle will be its own reward, in addition to the many that you receive simply by having a car insurance policy.
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Thursday, September 8, 2011

Things To Check Before Buying Car Insurance


Author:

Gardner

Are you planning to buy a car insurance? Remember, there are several things to check before buying such a policy. The foremost is to determine whether you are a suitable candidate for a car insurance. This is because, the way you drive a car and your history of driving matters a lot when it comes to getting the best insurance for your car. In addition to this, there are a couple of other factors that you should look for while choosing such a policy. Given below is a list of those pointers:

* As discussed above, your suitability of getting a car insurance needs to be determined first. For this you need to check a few things, like – whether you already have a coverage and are thinking of buying a new one. If you are buying a car insurance for the second time, you need to make sure that the policy covers the maximum. Thus, you will be able to save a lot of money in costly repairs and replacements during an accident. However, if you have a poor driving history you might have to pay a higher premium. Thus, before applying for such a policy, you need to make sure that you do not get tickets from the traffic policemen often for rash driving or breaking of traffic rules.

* Now, if you have a clean driving history and and records, it will become easier for you to get cheap insurance coverages. But, for this, you need to choose the best insurance provider. These days you will find a couple of reputed online companies, which offer cheap coverage policies. But, beware! There are also many fraudulent practices across the Web which are posing as the best service providers. If you are not careful while choosing you might fall into their traps. Therefore, before applying for a car insurance policy, you need to check whether -
*   It is a licensed and accredited agency
*   It is reputed for providing the best coverages
*   It is in the service for a considerable number of years
*   It has a substantial number of satisfied clients
*  If possible, you should contact the service providers directly over the phone or via emails. Ask questions regarding the policies on offer. Make sure that all your queries are being answered properly and all conditions are being met before choosing a policy.

Follow these guidelines when it comes to choosing the best agency to apply for a car insurance. Philadelphia based online agencies are known for proving the best coverage at the cheapest rates.
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Wednesday, September 7, 2011

Setting Goals for Financial Success


Author:

Mata Paul.

Wealth doesn\'t come by accident. Money can, but true wealth that lasts over the course of a lifetime is something that can be both built and preserved; it is a proven process, and one that doesn\'t just 'happen.'  With this proven methodology, the single most important factor in success comes down to our behaviors. This is why financial professionals spend time understanding their clients\' behavioral investment profile and then setting goals to shift them into the right direction.

When it comes to reliably growing wealth, the discovery of values, creating a clear vision of what you want, and setting goals that will help you reach your desired endpoint are all important. This endpoint may be a particular sum, a life plan or a dream for an early retirement, but setting a goal is the first step in the wealth management framework.

Setting Goals

That\'s easy enough to say, but many Americans struggle with actually setting financial goals. To start, it is a good idea to set specific goals that are (a) specific, (b) measurable, (c) attainable, (d) realistic, (e) time-bound, and most importantly (f) written. These can include items like paying for a child to go to college, or paying off a mortgage early.

Next, break down the goals that you\'ve set for yourself into short, medium and long term so that you have a basic idea of the time-line for each one. Once you\'ve written your goals down, you\'ll start to see a pattern emerge - this pattern can help you identify your values.

Why Your Values Matter

Value Discovery is essential in the process of wealth creation for a reason, since it\'s what you value that will ultimately direct your financial growth activities. If you set goals that are not in line with your values, you will more than likely not reach them due to low or inconsistent motivation levels. They will be left, forgotten and your chance at wealth may pass you by. Getting your values in line with your financial goals is crucial to creating realistic strategies that will help you stay the course over the long term.

Why Goals Matter

Simply saying that you will 'save money' isn\'t enough. This is something you\'ve likely heard from your financial advisor many times, and creating concrete goals is something that a financial planning expert can help you with. A team that you trust, one that has experience in the wealth industry, can help you set goals that are not only reasonable, but that you will also stick with over the long term

How to Get Goals Moving

Once you\'ve set your goals, it\'s important to put them into action, and this can be done in a number of ways.

First, eliminate any perceived ambiguity from your goals. Make sure they are clear and focused. Next, reinforce the strengths that you have, and focus on the opportunities that are presented. These last two can often be difficult to see on your own, and having a trusted financial advisor can help in both identifying your own strengths and seeing how they can be refined into viable goals.

What Might Keep You Blocked

Procrastination, fear and neglect are the most common causes for goals not being reached since once a plan is set, it is easy to put it off for a 'better time.' The fear of failing, of ending up worse than when you started is also very strong, and often you won\'t be able to ensure goals are reached on your own. Having a good support system – family, friends and a wealth management advisor – can help to push you over the obstacles by making sure you don\'t limit your possibilities due to passiveness.

What You Need to Do to Succeed

There are two keys to personal success in your financial goals: Accountability and education. Ultimately, you are responsible for what happens to your finances, and must embrace that fact that you need to take ownership of your goals. You must also commit to learning about your own financial situation over time, and become savvy about what goals are performing, and which ones need to be adjusted. Many people never reach their goals in life simply because they hid from the challenge by putting their head in the sand like an ostrich.

Don\'t Goal It Alone

The number of financial advisors in the country is on the rise, according to the US Department of Labor, as more and more people seek out qualified advice. Not all advisors are created equal – seeking those that can offer you a partnership based on having an in-depth understanding of your values, mutual respect and solid advice can be worth their weight in gold.

Goal setting and following an action plan is a key component in lifelong wealth generation as well as having a process in place that includes value recognition and a strategy to keep goals updated and moving forward over time.
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Paul Mata is the author of this article on financial planning. Find more information, about wealth management here

Tuesday, September 6, 2011

What is Unit Investment Trust Fund or UITF?


Author:

boymelvs

Many people are asking me, where can I invest my extra money to grow more? They really want to invest some of their saved money but they didn\'t know where and how to put it to grow more due to lack of knowledge about various investment instrument schemes available today. As a result, they fall to scams and fraud because of the lure and promises of high returns in the shortest time possible. Looking and knowing of Filipino mindset, we want quick cash, instant millionaire or win and hit the Lotto jackpot.

In reality, there are many legitimate investment instrument that individual can park their money without falling and become a victim of scams. I don\'t know why there\'s little information campaign about these investment schemes. But I believe that if many Filipino know these investments, it will greatly help to improved our economy. The more investments, the better the economy will be. One good investment instrument option you can used and park your money to grow is by investing in Unit Investment Trust Funds (UITF) offered by our local banks.

What is Unit Investment Trust Funds (UITF)?

Do you know that your banks offer this? Unit Investment Trust Fund or UITF is an open-ended pooled trust fund from individual investors. UITF is managed by a professional fund managers who invest the fund in various investment schemes like government securities, bonds, stocks or commodities depending on your risk appetite. Are you a risk taker or risk averse person? Try to consider these 'the greater the risk, the greater the return' in determining your risk appetite. Read this basic investing concepts as additional info for investing.

An open-ended pooled fund is a type of fund where an investor can invest or redeem his/her investment any time he wants subject to the Declaration of Trust\'s agreement.

The investing mechanics, operations and managements of a UTIF is contained in a Declaration of Trust\'s agreement. It is the governing document where you can know who are the fund managers, where is the UITF invested, how much is the past and current price of the UITF, and a lot more.

Where Can I Buy UITF?

Typically, UITF is managed and sold by most of the big banks in the country like BPI, BDO, Metrobank, RCBC and other commercial and universal banks. In order to buy a UITF, you should visit your bank and there are some forms requirements you need to fill up and submit before you can actually invest in it.

How to Buy UITF?

If you want to buy UITF, it is advisable to open own savings account in any bank you choose. After having a bank account, you can link it to your UITF account so that it will be easy for you to transfer, add or buy more Funds in the future. BPI and other big banks have this feature and also you can access your account online for more convenient.

How Much is the Minimum Investment in UITF?

It is dependent on the classification of UITF but normally, the minimum FIRST investment you can put in UITF is Php 10,000 and Pph 1,000 for succeeding or additional investment you will make. You can read this Unit Investment Trust Fund offered by banks in the Philippines or visit the website of you bank to know more.

Is UITF Insured?

Since UITF is not a deposit product and services even if it is offered by banks therefore it is not insured and covered by Philippine Deposit Insurance Corporation (PDIC). However, there is proposal now in congress stating that investment also must has an insurance. Read this Insurance funds for stock and bonds proposed for more information.

Is there a Guaranteed Returns in Investing in UITF?

No. Any investment instrument cannot guarantees a positive return because of many risk factors involved. You should read and understand first the risk disclosure agreement of the UITF before venturing and making any investment.
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Monday, September 5, 2011

How to get cheap and best car insurance


Author:

Carinquotes

Car insurance protects you from personal liability, in case you meet with an accident. It is illegal in many states to drive without proper car insurance. If you drive without car insurance and are caught by the authorities, your vehicle will be impounded on the spot. In addition, you may need to incur heavy fees and fines charged by the courts. You may even have your driver\'s license suspended. Though many people know the importance of having auto insurance, they hesitate to obtain it, because of the higher premiums associated with it. However, if you take some simple efforts, you can find cheap and best car insurance.

The simplest way to find the cheapest car insurance is to do comparison shopping.  The advent of internet has made it fast and convenient to do comparison shopping. You just need to visit a reliable website offering auto insurance quote comparison service. You need to enter your zip code to get the list of top insurance companies in your area. You can get auto insurance quotes of these companies almost instantly and can compare them effortlessly. Ensure that the car insurance you want to choose is available at the cheapest rate, while maintaining the exact amount of coverage you need.  Some car insurance companies offer discounts to those who buy their products online. You can therefore get cheap car insurance by obtaining it over the web.

Young and elderly people are more prone to meet with road accidents that people aged between 25 and 55. If you belong to this age group, you can easily get cheap car insurance. It has been proved that women drivers meet with fewer accidents than their male counterparts. Hence, women drivers can earn cheaper car insurance rates than men. If you live in a rural area where the chances of vandalism and theft are low, you can get the best car insurance at cheaper rates.

Most drivers opt for full insurance coverage automatically. However, not all of us require full insurance coverage. If you are looking for cheap car insurance, you need to try to find out a policy that covers only the areas you need. For instance, if you use your car as a seasonal vehicle or a show vehicle, you may not require comprehensive insurance throughout the year. You may keep your car in storage for most of the time. Hence, you can plan to get storage insurance that is the cheapest and best. The genuine online car insurance comparison service provider can help you find a right insurance company that meets your need and budget.

Your credit score and driving record can help you get cheap and best car insurance quote. If your credit score is poor, you may need to spend thousands of dollars on your car insurance every year. It is therefore important to keep your credit score clean by paying bills and loans on time. Maintaining a clean driving record can help you save 10 to 40of money on your insurance premium. Many car insurance companies offer discounts to safer discounts, which help you keep your car insurance more affordable.
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Value of insurance specifically for women


Author:

Priceline Protects

The value of insurance specifically for woman is often under estimated. In fact taking out insurance in general is grossly under estimated by so many people that its commonplace for them to neglect the issue altogether. Unfortunately a shortfall in those cases ends up affecting those around you, rather than affecting you directly. Sure it might happen that it would affect you directly, if, for instance, you are a single woman living on your own and you suddenly get diagnosed with breast cancer. The implications for such an event are enormous. Not only will you be affected emotionally and physically, but the treatments and possibly even the surgery could affect you financially as well.

Cancer falls under one of the serious illnesses that could be covered by both serious illness insurance, and possibly as an extension to your life insurance policy, depending on what benefits your insurer is willing to offer you. It also qualifies as part of an income insurance benefit is you end up having to stay at home due to your illness. If you are dependent on the hours you work to earn an income, and you end having to spend all that time in bed because the chemo treatments leave you feeling ill, you could end up losing out on that valued income that you would need to carry one with your life.

So the reasons for taking out any form of long term insurance are quite clear. There is always a valid and justifiable reason as to why you should get the cover, what you really need to decide is what benefits you want to get out of your cover once you are ready to take out a policy. If you are simply looking for a death benefit to cover you in the event of your death then you could take out a simple life cover policy, to ensure there is a payout for whoever is left behind. The money could be used for your burial service for example. If you have children, then that money could be set aside for them to pay for education. If you happen to be concerned about disability then you could look for a policy that covers for death as well as disability and all you need to do is pay a small additional premium to enjoy that extra cover.

It all boils down to what your needs are as an individual or parent and then find a plan that is best suited to those needs.
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Saturday, September 3, 2011


Tapping into the Power of Reverse Marketing for Real Estate Investors


Author:

Danny Welsh

Let\'s say somebody is advertising in your local newspaper and they\'re saying they have their house for rent. Could you call them if your niche in real estate is doing lease options or sandwich lease options, in which you take the lease from the seller and you offer a lease that incentivizes you, meaning you get option consideration, you get more money per month, and tell them you\'ve got a perfect tenant buyer for their house who has bruised credit and would like to buy a house like theirs on a rent to own basis? That is the power of reverse marketing for real estate investors.  If that\'s your niche, what would stop you from calling people who have a house for rent and offering them that value proposition? What would stop you from calling every single for rent ad you find every week?

Maybe you might call with a reverse marketing message to phone numbers associated with 'for rent' ads that goes something like this: 'Hey, I know you have a for rent house, possibly you may have wanted to sell it and just weren\'t able to. If that\'s the case, I\'d like to buy it, please call me about terms.'

Now, that\'s not too difficult, but what is a little bit more advanced, what I call reverse mass marketing –this is kind of interesting stuff, this is some next level stuff that very few people do– what happens if you had somebody, you don\'t have to do it yourself or if you\'re strapped for cash you can do it yourself, I happen to like other people doing it but that\'s me. What would stop you from doing it as a 'voice blast' after getting the phone numbers typed up and put into a spreadsheet?

Take all the numbers in your local newspaper that are for rent, have them typed up and put into a spreadsheet, and send that exact same message that I just said to you guys over a voice blast using a service that only charges you a few cents per call.

The people who call you back are people who would be looking to sell their house who weren\'t able to sell their house, are now offering it for rent, and were intrigued by your voicemail call saying 'hey, I\'d like to buy your house, call me if you\'re interested in my terms.' When they call you, your job at that point, is to take that prospect and turn them into a seller so that you can purchase their house in a lease option, resell it to a potential buyer tenant you already have lined up in the wings and make money.

It\'s a very simple niche. Can you use that with a lot of different things? Yes. Is there a voice blasting tool that works better then others? Yes. Will I give it to you? Of course, I will. There are many different services available but of the ones I\'ve tried I like CallFire, for price on large call blasts and VoiceShot for ease of use on quick small voice blasts.

No matter which strategy for reverse marketing for real estate investors you use you\'re going to ask yourself a couple of questions: Who is my market, meaning who is the perfect person who should hear about my message? What are the mediums or media that I can use to reach them? What is the perfect message that will get me the response I\'m seeking? No matter what market you\'re looking to reach with your message, you can likely reach them through the medium of reverse marketing, not just by telephone or voice blast marketing.

Those of you who are real estate professionals or investors who have yet to use reverse marketing I challenge you to begin thinking now of who is advertising, to do business in a certain way or sell something in a certain way that you can grab their contact info and reverse market them because of what you offer them matches what they are actually spending money or effort to tell the world they have to offer you.

Pretty sweet, huh?
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An entrepreneur, real estate investor, marketing consultant and copywriter, dedicated reader of thriller novels, lover of great southern barbecue, Texas hold ‘em poker aficionado, and published author, Danny Welsh is passionate about two things: empowering real estate investors and entrepreneurs to get to the next level, and helping other business owners get better results with their marketing using mostly no cost and low cost marketing initiatives. Co-founder of both the Greatest Real Estate Giveaway and Real Deal Community social network for real estate investors, Danny is a managing partner with HIS Real Estate Network, a commercial real estate buying group.