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How to File an Insurance Claim with the FDIC

By Lisa Curcio

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On Friday July 11, 2008 IndyMac Bank became the second largest financial institution to fail in United States banking history. The US government has stepped up to help Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac mortgage companies by offering money from the ... more »

How to Protect your Identity

By Save and Make Money

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Each year unsuspecting people get their identity stolen. Once it is done, entangling the mess is what you need to avoid. Using a proven protection method BEFORE it happens can save time and aggravation... more »

How to Replace Your National Insurance Card

By Jeff Durham, eHow UK

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We receive the National Insurance Card when we first apply for a National Insurance number. If you lose it, don't worry. The card merely serves as a reminder of your National Insurance number, and it is easily replaced... more »

How to Save Money On Insurance

By Tommy Smith

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As much as possible, if it can be done, you must seize every opportunity for you to save on insurance, particularly life and auto insurance. Here are some tips you can follow... more »

How to Ensure Your Life Insurance Is On Track

By The Improper NYC

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Life insurance is something most people don't think about, but since unforeseen events happen all the time, it helps to be prepared for any contingency, especially if you have a family. Here's how to stay on track with your insurance... more »

How to File an Insurance Complaint

By PattyOh

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Whether you were involved in an accident and damaged your car, had a flood in your home that destroyed your property, or disagreed with how your health insurance company was paying benefits, eventually many people find themselves at odds with ... more »

How to Handle Large Disallowed Amounts on Insurance Claims

By eHow Personal Finance Editor

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Filing insurance claims requires careful planning and evaluation. Your insurance company expects you to justify your claims with all possible proofs and reasoning. If you file for too much or overvalue your claim, insurance providers are likely ... more »

How to Buy Variable Universal Life Insurance

By eHow Personal Finance Editor

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If you don't mind the market risks, consider a variable universal life insurance policy (VUL) that lets you invest your cash values in mutual funds... more »

How to Choose an Inflation Rider for Your Long Term Care Policy

By Diana Monda Dill

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An inflation rider is added to your LTC policy to ensure that your coverage and benefits keep up with rising costs. It increases your daily benefit and maximum lifetime benefits by a specific percentage each year. Although it is expensive to add ... more »

How to Find a Good Insurance Agent

By eHow Personal Finance Editor

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In general, there are two types of insurance agents - independent agents who write for more than one company and contract agents who represent a single company... more »

How to Flirt with Danger

By eHow Personal Finance Editor

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Flirting with danger can be dangerous if it is not properly executed. The line between flirting with danger and actually being in danger is very thin and once you are actually in danger you could get hurt. Follow these steps closely so that ... more »

How to Save on Auto Insurance

By Colleen Wright

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Tired of seeing your car insurance rates increase every year? There are many simple things you can do to save money on your auto insurance... more »

How to Access Your Policy's Cash Value

By Diana Monda Dill

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Cash-value life insurance policies offer the dual benefit of providing traditional life-insurance protection, as well as an investment vehicle for accumulating savings for your retirement years. In essence, a cash-value policy provides a death ... more »

How to Buy Burial Insurance

By eHow Personal Finance Editor

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Ever thought of buying a burial insurance policy? Well, funeral costs have gradually been increasing and you need to consider this issue seriously. You would not want to leave your relatives and friends with a financial burden at the time of ... more »

How to Get Insurance for Microsoft Certification Exams

By eHow Personal Finance Editor

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The Microsoft certification exams, a series of tests designed to confer 27 professional designations on network and software experts, are expensive and difficult. Many developers find although they are excellent in their daily work, they have ... more »

How to Understand an Insurance Policy Fee

By eHow Personal Finance Editor

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Insurance buyers are often tricked into paying additional charges by insurance companies or agents. Usually you assume that your insurance policy is issued free of cost in this competitive market place. Chances are, you may be wrong. Some ... more »

How to Understand Payment Protection Insurance

By Gigi Burgdorf, eHow UK

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When you take out a loan or mortgage or apply for a credit card, you may be offered Payment Protection Insurance (also known as PPI). While it can be a good idea to protect your payments, PPI isn't right for everyone... more »

How to Buy Life Insurance quickly

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There are many companies offered different types of Life Insurance. You can buy it for yourself or for someone else. Some companies gives you easy application to get life insurance without any medical questions or employment verifications. But ... more »

How to Convert Term Insurance to Permanent Insurance

By eHow Personal Finance Editor

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Virtually all individually owned term (temporary) life insurance policies allow you to convert some or all of the coverage to a permanent plan. Keep in mind that premium payments for permanent life insurance generally are many times greater than ... more »

How to Avoid Common Mistakes When Buying Long-Term Care Insurance

By Diana Monda Dill

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Long-term care insurance is an integral component of a sound financial plan. It will protect your savings and investments, and give you more control over the quality of care you receive... more »

How to Find Cheap Auto Insurance for Your Teen

By Geoffrey Weed

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Auto insurance is one of those monthly expenses we don't think about often, but it costs most people an exorbitant amount of money. This can be especially true of drivers who fall into certain demographics that the insurance companies view as ... more »

How to Buy Single-Premium Life Insurance

By eHow Personal Finance Editor

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Single-premium life insurance provides an income-tax-free death benefit to your beneficiary, charity, or favorite cause, and is easier to qualify for - medically speaking - than other types of life insurance... more »

How to Apply for Social Security Survivor Benefits for a Child

By eHow Personal Finance Editor

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If you want to apply for Social Security survivor benefits for a child, there are a few steps that you must follow. You will need to fill out application paperwork and provide documentation to the Social Security office... more »

How to Buy an Umbrella Insurance Policy

By eHow Personal Finance Editor

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An umbrella insurance policy applies to both homeowners and business owners. The policy extends the limits of the liability on the policy up to $3 to $5 million. Even the small business owner or a homeowner that has small values in terms of the ... more »

How to Buy Legal Insurance

By eHow Personal Finance Editor

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Lawsuits can cost you good money. You have to bear expenses that arise throughout legal proceedings until a judgement is delivered. In case of lawsuits against you, you will bear similar expenses with the likelihood of high compensation payoffs. ... more »

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