Archive for February, 2002

SEPT. 11 PROMPTED MANY TO INCREASE LIFE INSURANCE

In the repertoire of financially sexy topics to bring up at a dinner party, life insurance doesn’t exactly come to mind.”You’re considering your own demise when you think about it,” said Herb Perone, spokesman for the American Council of Life Insurers in Washington, a trade group. “That’s not something people dwell on.” But the terrorist […]

Sound financial policy Americans increase life-insurance coverage in response to Sept. 11

In the repertoire of financially sexy topics to bring up at a dinner party, life insurance doesn’t exactly come to mind. “You’re considering your own demise when you think about it,” said Herb Perone, spokesman for the American Council of Life Insurers. “That’s not something people dwell on.” But the terrorist attacks have changed all […]

Buying life insurance to match needs

Life insurance provides financial support to your family after you die. It can help pay the mortgage, knock off debt or cover your children’s college expenses.But many options exist with wide-ranging costs.What’s best for you?There are two fundamental questions to ask, said David Woods, president of the nonprofit Life and Health Insurance Foundation for Education. […]