Questions to ask yourself when applying for life insurance Before you start your life insurance application, it’s worth thinking about what you’re looking to get from the policy. Some questions to ask yourself include: What kind of life insurance do you want? Who would you like to cover? For example, just yourself or your partner too. How much cover do you need? How much you can comfortably afford in monthly or annual premiums? If you choose annual premiums, this option is only available when applying by phone. How long do you need the cover for? Once you’ve had a think about your life insurance needs, you can get a quote online. It’s a quick and easy way to get an...
Continue reading...
One of the best ways to learn vital lessons is the hard way -- by making mistakes that we don't forget. That's not the preferred way to learn, though. It's much better simply learning from others, who offer bits of wisdom, sometimes based on lessons they themselves learned the hard way. Here are a dozen quotations that can make you far savvier about your money and how you manage it -- which, in turn, can help you grow wealthier and more financially secure. See how many you can take to heart -- or even commit to memory. No. 1: A dream doesn't become reality through magic; it takes sweat, determination and hard work. -- Colin Powell You might not think you're basing your retirement plan on...
Continue reading...
There's a reason many people repeat and share various quotations, with some of them becoming quite well known -- they often succinctly express a valuable truth. Finance-related quotations can be especially valuable because they can help you make more money, save more money, or spend less money, among other things. In short, they can really improve your financial life. Here's a look at seven quotes that will make you rethink your personal finances. Try to save something while your salary is small; it's impossible to save after you begin to earn more. -- Jack Benny It's not actually impossible to save effectively when you're older and earning more, but it can get hard -- if you've set up an...
Continue reading...
