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Here’s one column reprinted by Prudential entitled The Importance of Life Insurance.

And here’s a response to that letter.

Widower wishes he had prepared for the worst

Dear Ann Landers: I am a male reader who is very much interested in the letter signed “Finding My Way in Tampa.” The writer was saying how important it is to have life insurance. Please let your readers know that it is a good idea for a man to carry life insurance on his wife, whether or not she works outside the home.
Several years ago, my wife died of breast cancer, leaving me a widower at the age of 35. We had two children, 6 and 8 years of age. I did not have life insurance on my wife. Fortunately, I had enough savings to take care of the funeral and burial expenses without borrowing, but there wasn’t much left over.
I soon discovered I could not provide the stable home-life environment that my wife had supplied, and went through one child-care provider after another. I had to cut way back on my working hours, which did not endear me to my employer and co-workers when they had to pick up the slack. I became dependent on a lot of people for a long time.
My advice is this: Both spouses should get life insurance policies that will enable either one to maintain the independence and lifestyle he or she has today, in case tragedy strikes. It seems my experience with the untimely death of my wife is becoming all too common.
— J.A. in Pensacola, Fla.
Dear Pensacola: No one can sound a warning as effectively as someone who has “been there,” and you certainly have. The idea that a wife who is a homemaker should be covered by insurance may seem like a needless luxury, but you have pointed out that it could be a godsend. Thank you on behalf of all my readers who heard your wake-up call.

Take a look at another Dear Ann Landers about the importance of life insurance.
And here’s another-

Life insurance is money well spent

Dear Ann Landers:
I am a 48-year-old widow with four children.  My husband died suddenly of a heart attack last year.  Needless to say, this has been a very difficult time, but thanks to my husband’s loving foresight our family is doing well.
Throughout all the years of our marriage, in spite of tight budgets and financial difficulties, he maintained substantial life insurance policies on both his life and mine.  Even with my fulltime job, I would not have been able to manage had it not been for his insurance money.  At least our children’s grief over the death of their father was not compounded by the loss of their home and friends.
I am shocked by the number of women who have told me in confidence that they are concerned because their husbands have little or no life insurance.  They have two cars, a boat, and costly vacations.  They give their children music lessons, dancing lessons and orthodontic braces, but they ignore the possibility of what their children would do if the principal breadwinner were to die or become disabled.
Many people have small insurance coverage through their work and believe it is enough.  They need to wake up, Ann.  It cost me $15,000 just to bury my husband.  I’d hate to think of where I would be now if that dear man hadn’t loved us enough to make sure we were provided for after his death. – Carol in Martinez, Calif.
Dear Carol:

If ever there was a wake-up call, your letter is it.  Thank you for a letter that could make a big difference in the lives of my readers.  Reprint with permission

We hope you’ll write your about  your own experiences and enter lifeinsurancenoexam.biz “Why Life Insurance” Writing Contest.

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“Fun is like life insurance; the older you get, the more it costs.”

Kin Hubbard quotes (American Humorist and Writer, 1868-1930)

“Asking Europe to disarm is like asking a man in Chicago to give up his life insurance.”

Will Rogers quotes (American entertainer, famous for his pithy and homespun humour, 1879-1935)

“I detest life-insurance agents; they always argue that I shall some day die, which is not so”

Stephen Leacock quotes (Canadian humorist, 1869-1944)

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Lifeinsurancenoexam.biz Sponsors $100 “Why Life Insurance” Writing Contest


Lifeinsurancenoexam.biz announces its  “Why Life Insurance” Writing Contest to run through September 30th, 2009.

Life insurance is considered a necessity in today’s world by most financial experts. After all, what would happen to your family if you pass away and they no longer had your income for support?  In most cases it would mean economic disaster.  But merely explaining the need is not nearly as compelling as a real life example. That’s why Lifeinsurancenoexam.biz is sponsoring the “Why Life Insurance” Writing Contest.

Just describe how life insurance has impacted the lives of family, friends, or clients.  It can be any length.  Short is fine; the entries will be judged on how compelling the story is.  The winner will receive $100 through PayPal and their winning entry published on lifeinsurancenoexam.biz/blog.

Rules:

1. Entry must be posted on another blog or website.

2. Entry must begin with the following and include the 2 anchor links.Lifeinsurancenoexam.biz has asked the following – How has life insurance impacted the lives of family, friends, or clients?  Here is my story:”

3.  Enter by emailing info@lifeinsurancenoexam.biz with notice of your entry posting and url.

4. You may enter as often as you like.

5. Deadline is midnight, September 30, 2009

6. Entrants give permission to http://lifeinsurancenoexam.biz to use and reprint entries on their website and any other promotional materials.

7.  Judges decision is final.

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BABY ON BOARD CHANGES INSURANCE NEEDS


New Parents Need to Get Smart on Coverage Options
KANSAS CITY, Mo., Aug. 4 /PRNewswire/ — A new baby touches every facet of a family’s life, including their finances. According to the National Center for Health Statistics, more babies are born in August than in any other month. The National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) suggests these steps to help new parents protect their growing family.
Health Insurance
– Understand your coverage before the baby arrives. Review coverage options and find out exactly how your health care plan handles the costs of a new baby. Remember to consider prenatal vitamins, prenatal and neo-natal screenings and tests, emergency procedures, delivery (C-section and traditional) and pediatric care. — Notify your insurer of your new baby. Make sure you are aware of the deadline and requirements to register your newborn with your health insurance company. Similarly, if you are adopting a child, consult your employer and health insurance provider for the requirements to obtain health insurance coverage in advance. For more information, check with your state insurance department at www.naic.org/state_web_map.htm. — Evaluate your options. If both parents have employee benefit options, compare the health insurance policies to see which one best fits the needs of your family. Review the co-pay amounts and different options carefully to see exactly what is covered – and what isn’t – for both parents and children. Most companies will allow you to make enrollment changes when a baby is added to the family. Check with the benefits administrator at your office about your options.
– Make use of tax advantages. Check to see if your employer offers a flexible spending account or health savings account (HSA). These plans allow you to set aside pre-tax dollars for medical expenses and child care.
Life Insurance
– Plan the contributions of both spouses. Consider covering both spouses with life insurance, even if one is not employed outside the home. In the event of the stay-at-home parent’s death, the insurance policy can help the surviving spouse with the financial necessities of the household. — Account for child care costs. In determining the amount of life insurance to purchase, take into account your full child care costs (housing, education, child care, medical needs, etc.), especially for children under five years old or for kids with special needs. — Understand the types of life insurance. Understanding your life insurance choices will help you weigh the costs and benefits of whole life versus term life insurance as part of your overall financial plan. — Whole life insurance. Whole life insurance policies build cash value and pay a death benefit, but are more expensive. If you can’t afford whole life insurance right now but think you may want it in the future, consider term life insurance with a conversion option that will let you change to a whole life policy for a fee when you are ready. — Term life insurance. Term life insurance offers death benefit protection for a specified time period. For example, term life insurance may be appropriate during your child-rearing years or while paying off a mortgage. Term life premiums increase as you age. Term life is typically less expensive in your younger years than permanent life insurance, which covers you for your entire life and typically has level premiums.
– Keep your policy current. Remember to update your policy to include your children as beneficiaries. If your children are under the age of 18, name a trustee who would administer the benefit of the policy until they are adults.
Automotive Insurance
– Check rates before upgrading vehicles. Auto insurance premiums are linked to vehicle age and type, so if you decide to get a larger vehicle, like a mini-van or SUV, to transport your family, it could affect your premiums.
– Plan for carpools. Consider increasing your liability insurance in case of an accident when transporting other kids.
Homeowners Insurance
– Notify your insurer of major additions. Alert your insurance company when making any major home improvements (usually anything over $5,000) to prevent being underinsured.
– Protect the backyard. Inform your insurance company if you install backyard items for kids, such as a swing set, trampoline or swimming pool. You may consider increasing your liability coverage – that protects you in the event that someone is injured while on your property – with an umbrella policy.
More Information
If you have questions or are confused about your insurance coverage, contact your state insurance department. Visit www.NAIC.org to find contact information for your state insurance department.
Get smart about your insurance needs! For more information about auto, home, life and health insurance options – as well as tips for choosing the coverage that is right for you and your family – visit www.InsureUonline.org .
August 2009
About the NAIC
Formed in 1871, the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) is a voluntary organization of the chief insurance regulatory officials of the 50 states, the District of Columbia and five U.S. territories. The NAIC has three offices: Executive Office, Washington, D.C.; Central Office, Kansas City, Mo.; and Securities Valuation Office, New York City. The NAIC serves the needs of consumers and the industry, with an overriding objective of supporting state insurance regulators as they protect consumers and maintain the financial stability of the insurance marketplace. For more consumer information, visit insureUonline.org .
Contact: Monica Charleston, 312-233-1317, monica.charleston@edelman.com
SOURCE National Association of Insurance Commissioners
2009-08-04 08:00:00

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