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Have We Got A Deal For You!

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You can watch MeTV for only a short period of time before you see the commercials for burial insurance, or final expense insurance. "Pennies a Day!", or some other ear-catching line that doesn't tell the complete story.  *No Exam Life Insurance $100k As Low As $4.75/month *Guaranteed Burial Insurance $9/month Buys $50K in Coverage ‎ *Guaranteed Acceptance Whole  Life Insurance  from  $9.95 / month Of course these are "teaser" rates. Do you realistically believe anyone can apply for coverage and get these premiums? The purpose of these ads is to get a person to call the number given or go the site to get a quote. Without having to watch MeTV, here are the sites: Colonial Penn TruStage AARP/New York Life I encourage everyone who is considering purchasing insurance to do their homework. Compare benefits and premiums. Make the best choice and save money.  Also make certain to read the fine print because you don't always get what is a...

Preparing for Your Inevitable Demise

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A Few Things You Should Have in Order Before You Go. We plan a trip and make sure we have everything we need like tickets, schedules, clothing and necessities  packed, car gassed up, etc.  The same should be true when we depart for the last time. My mother passed a year and a half ago. She was 93. She had all her business in order: an updated will , a living will , power of attorney representative including a healthcare power of attorney . She also had paid-up insurance, her funeral arrangements made and pre-paid with the funeral home. As difficult as her passing was, I was at peace knowing she was at peace and all the above was in order for her final journey. Getting Ready for the Trip Although a person can prepare their own will, it's better to employ an attorney and have them prepare several other documents: Standard Will -  creating a will is the smartest way to stay in control over who gets what of your property, who will administer your estate, and ...