Are life insurance policies designed to pay double the coverage in case of an accident?
I heard it somewhere that if the death benefit is X dollars and the person dies from an auto accident, a fall from a boat or gets killed while walking a dog — The insurance companies pay double the coverage. I think it is insane. I have a $5 bet... Read More
What options are availible to me for life insurance for my father who has pre existing conditions?
My dad over the past several years has seen his health go down hill, and until recenly, i have not been able to afford a life insurance policy for him. He has had strokes and heart attacks, so there are some pre existing conditions. Are there any life... Read More
What is the best health insurance and life insurance policies to go with?
I am recently out of the military and need to purchase an individual health ins policy. However, I am not sure which ones are the best. I am a student, do they offer any good student policies? Also, is the SGLI to VGLI conversion a good change to make?... Read More
How can my friend find out if her late father has a life insurance policy?
My friend’s father died recently. Twenty years ago, her father took out a small life insurance policy to pay for his funeral expenses. The beneficiary is my friend’s stepmother. The stepmother doesn’t even recall a life insurance... Read More
Motorcycle Diary: Riding a Motorcycle in Oaxaca, Mexico
Alvin Starkman M.A., LL.B.My longtime passion for riding a motorcycle took a twenty year hiatus until taking up residency in Oaxaca. I ignored the foreshadowing and warnings. While my story pales compared to the epic journey of Ch Guevara popularized... Read More
