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Family Planning

3 steps to make financial wellness a reality

03-06-2020 About 40% of stress (in the Gulf) is caused by financial situations. This suggests many of us have trouble balancing unexpected expenses and planning for the future, two key elements of financial wellness.

Money

How to Teach Your Kids about Saving Money

26-05-2020 From virtual currencies to mobile payment apps, there are more ways than ever to pay for goods and services. The financial planning lessons you need to teach your kids are probably more complex than the ones your parents taught you.

Family Planning

5 Ways to Financially Prepare for Your First Child

21-05-2020 From researching car seats and cribs to decorating a nursery, there's a lot to do when you're expecting a new baby. In addition to readying your physical house for your bundle of joy, you'll also want to be sure your financial house is in order.

Family Planning

Health Checks for your 40's and 50's

21-05-2020 If you're like many of us, you may have breezed through the first two decades of adult life without paying much attention to health issues. But moving into your 40's and 50's means it's time to take a look at some health and diet considerations you may not have thought of when you were younger.

Family Planning

Is it Risky to Drop Life Insurance Coverage during Tough Financial Times?

21-05-2020 Most people buy life insurance with the same objective — to help keep your family financially secure if you’re no longer around to provide for them.

Family Planning

When is it Okay to Dip into an Emergency Fund

21-05-2020 Your emergency fund is intended to be your first line of defense when times get tough. But sometimes, it can be difficult to decide when to dip into these funds.

Security

Budgeting for life's emergencies

21-05-2020 Car repairs and home appliance break-downs happen to everyone at some point, but there are a lot of unexpected situations that can set you and your family back financially if you’re not prepared. Think about these scenarios when considering how much you should save in your family’s emergency fund.

Insurance

The Difference between Term Life Insurance and Whole Life Insurance

21-05-2020 There are two main types of life insurance. Term life insurance offers protection for your loved ones for a specified period of time. Whole life insurance policies do not expire; they are intended to protect you for your entire life. Some types of these policies accumulate cash value. Read on to find out which may be right for you.

Insurance

The Smartest Insurance You May Not Have

21-05-2020 Disability insurance prevents injury or illness from becoming a major financial catastrophe.

Insurance

What Is Underwriting, Anyway?

21-05-2020 Ever wonder how insurance companies review your application — and how they come up with the amount you pay for your premiums? It’s all about risk. Before an insurance company can accept your application for coverage, they need to determine what level of risk you present to the company’s business. This process is called underwriting.

Money

4 Simple Steps to Stop Living Paycheck to Paycheck

21-05-2020 There's a good chance you or someone you know is facing the reality of living paycheck to paycheck each month.

Money

How Much Do You Really Make - Calculate the Value of Your Benefits

21-05-2020 Feel like you don't know much about money? You’re not alone. According to a recent George Washington University study, 24% of millennials have just basic financial knowledge, and only 27% are seeking professional financial advice on saving and investment.

Money

Simple Answers to Questions You've Always Had about Money

21-05-2020 Feel like you don't know much about money? You’re not alone. According to a recent George Washington University study, 24% of millennials have just basic financial knowledge, and only 27% are seeking professional financial advice on saving and investment.

Money

You should talk about money - here's how

21-05-2020 Many people find it uncomfortable to talk about money, even with family or friends. But talking about this very important topic is exactly what we should be doing, especially with family and friends as they can be your most important assets during this time of need.

Money

Navigating Volitile Markets

21-05-2020 With the uncertainties brought on by the coronavirus, it’s more important than ever to fully consider your options and maintain a long-term perspective when investing.

Insurance

The Essentials of Disability Insurance:10 Simple Tips

20-05-2020 The future is uncertain, so it's important to prepare as best as we can for what life may bring. If you’re looking for guidance and answers to common questions about disability insurance, this information can help you get started and make the best decision based on your specific needs.

Family Planning

Do You Have 100 Years to Live? How to Plan for a Centenarian Lifestyle?

20-05-2020 Living to 100 years old may have seemed like an idea out of a science fiction movie in the past, but global life expectancy is on the rise — and current statistics show that a 100 year life isn't such a strange possibility after all.

Business Insights

How to Recession Proof Your Small Business

19-05-2020 A climate of economic change and instability can be overwhelming — especially for a small business focused on growth. In the wake of global shifts in economies, impacted by pandemics, Brexit, presidential elections and stock market vulnerability, local small businesses can stay on their feet with swift, smart planning and a strong focus on key tasks.

Insurance

3 Reasons Why You Should Buy Life Insurance

19-05-2020 Many people are not adequately prepared financially when faced with a serious illness, despite having good medical coverage. Critical illness insurance can help lessen the burden of increased out-of-pocket expenses so that you can focus on recovery instead of your finances.

Insurance

How Much Disability Insurance Do I Need?

19-05-2020 When it comes to disability insurance, there’s no such thing as a one-size-fits-all policy. Everyone’s circumstances are different, so it’s good to take the time to consider what’s right for you.

Insurance

5 Questions About Critical Illness Insurance Answered

19-05-2020 Many people are not adequately prepared financially when faced with a serious illness, despite having good medical coverage. Critical illness insurance can help lessen the burden of increased out-of-pocket expenses so that you can focus on recovery instead of your finances.

Family Planning

How to Keep Your Family´s Finances Recession Proof?

18-05-2020 In an ever-changing world, economic uncertainty can be stressful for you and your family. When there’s so much outside of your control, here are the things you and your family can focus on to keep your financial future secure.

Insurance

Life Insurance: An Introduction

18-05-2020 When you buy life insurance, you enter into a contract with an insurance company that promises to provide your beneficiaries with a certain amount of money upon your death.

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