All articles by Ivon T. Hughes

  1. Long Term Care Insurance From A Solid Provider by Ivon T. Hughes

    Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan will start a new company that will offer long term care insurance policies beginning in July 2006 and concentrate on providing long-term care services to individuals.
  2. Second to Die Life Insurance Policies by Ivon T. Hughes

    A second-to-die life insurance policy, or survivorship life as it's sometimes called, insures two lives - a husband and wife usually or business partners. However, the death benefit isn't paid out until the second insured person dies.
  3. Health Insurance Rules by Ivon T. Hughes

    Many dual income couples, include their children on each group health insurance plan to maximize benfits. However, without some sort of system in place to help the health insurance companies coordinate benefits, it's possible that either you or your doctor would be reimbursed for more than 100 percent of the actual cost of your claim.
  4. Life Insurance Coverage by Ivon T. Hughes

    The subject of life insurance can be a confusing one and we spend a lot of time discussing various ways to buy life insurance. How much do I need? How much will it cost? Will my beneficiaries have enogh to live comfortably? What is the difference between cash-value and term life insurance? Which is the cheapest to buy?
  5. Key Person Life Insurance by Ivon T. Hughes

    Small businesses help keep our country going. But a small business needs help to keep going after the loss of someone vital to the company. There are options available you need to know about.
  6. Life Insurance Scenarios by Ivon T. Hughes

    Most individuals have some form of insurance, whether it is for their vehicle, home or health. But it is important, however, not to overlook the benefits of life insurance, which pays money to beneficiaries when the insured dies.
  7. How Good a Deal Is Your Bank's Mortgage Insurance Plan? by Ivon T. Hughes

    When you go to the bank to get a mortgage, you'll inevitably be asked to take out mortgage insurance. The idea behind mortgage insurance is simply that if something happens to you or your spouse then your loan will be paid off which is good news for your family and the bank. Most financial institutions act like they are doing you a favor by offering you mortgage insurance through their own group plan, but are they?
  8. Critical Illness Insurance Is Critical by Ivon T. Hughes

    A difficult time in life can teach you what's really important. Just ask anyone whose life took a sharp turn when a medical problem was discovered.
  9. Term Life And Whole Life Insurance by Ivon T. Hughes

    Which type of policy is best for you, term or whole life? The answer depends on several factors, including:
  10. Living Wills Make Final Wishes Known by Ivon T. Hughes

    People remember how sad they felt while Terri Schiavo withered away; as they watched the woman's family fight over what they thought she wanted.