Latest News in Life Insurance – Dec 18, 2008
December 18, 2008 by Webmaster
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Sister’s estate brings a host of questions – Raleigh News & Observer
13 Dec 2008 at 10:58pm
Story Tools Q: My sister passed away this year, and I am the beneficiary of half of her IRA, which is worth around $100,000, and 50 percent of a $200,000 life insurance policy. Her partner was the other beneficiary on these two items. My parents paid …
Consumers: Resolve to Get Smart About Insurance in 2009 – PR Newswire
16 Dec 2008 at 6:55am
KANSAS CITY, Mo., Dec. 16 /PRNewswire/ — As we move into 2009, a weak economy, rising unemployment and falling home values will have important ramifications for insurance consumers nationwide. Yet, while these situations pose challenges, they also …
Charitable ideas for the season – Globe and Mail
18 Dec 2008 at 3:33am
In years past I’ve set land speed records doing all of my Christmas shopping for 15 people on Christmas Eve. This year, I decided to start my shopping early. My first stop was at a local bookstore where I asked the woman behind the counter where the …
Three settle over defunct cinemas – Louisville Courier-Journal
11 Dec 2008 at 2:22am
Neal, Raymond Burse and Walter P. Porter will pay $50,000 immediately, and each has named the U.S. government as beneficiary of a $250,000 life insurance policy, according to a release issued yesterday by the office of David Huber, the U.S. attorney …
Giving frugally: Charitable giving in lean times – Nevada Appeal
14 Dec 2008 at 4:56am
NEW YORK — The holiday season is looking lean this year, and your wallet may be thinner than your generosity. Even if you can’t afford to write a check, remember there are plenty of ways to help out a good cause. Donating property such as art or …
Personal Finance: Protect loved ones with special needs trust – The Daily Adv…
15 Dec 2008 at 1:13am
If you’re a parent or caregiver for a disabled loved one, you can help meet expenses and ensure quality care through two primary government programs designed to meet your unique needs: Supplement Security Income and Medicaid. SSI provides cash …
Fixed return to beat slump – Sify
14 Dec 2008 at 1:21am
Strong rally in equity markets over this period led to unit-linked insurance plan (ULIP) emerging as the most popular insurance product, accounting for 70-80 per cent of the new premium income. Now with the stock markets well into a protracted …
State briefs for 12/18: Report: 72 people died in state hospitals in … – N…
16 Dec 2008 at 4:57pm
TRENTON (AP) — A new report says 72 people died in New Jersey hospitals last year as a result of preventable errors. That’s 30 more than in 2006, but state health officials and patient advocates say the increase appears to be more the result of …
End-of-year review as financial action plan – Punch
13 Dec 2008 at 9:18pm
Most of us work so hard to earn money, but not many are careful to keep tabs on how the money goes out. As the year comes to an end, most people, would be forced to spare a thought – however fleeting it may be – on what they have been able to …
Prescription Drug Benefits For Medicare Patients With Cancer To Cost … – M…
12 Dec 2008 at 4:54pm
People with cancer enrolled in Medicare Part D plans will spend more out-of-pocket for their Part D drugs and face increased restrictions on access to them in 2009, according to new research released by Avalere Health and the American Cancer Society …
