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Many seniors are finding themselves unprepared for the new financial realities brought on by the recent recession. Many on fixed incomes have watched both their investments and their house values evaporate. They are now trying to replace lost income or rebuild safety nets.

The recently updated National Retirement Risk Index from the College Center for Retirement Research at Boston College points to a growing number of older Americans who may face shortfalls in retirement. This index measures the percentage of households that are at risk of being unable to maintain their preretirement standard of living through retirement. The study found that this share of households has increased to 51 percent as a result of the recession.

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instead of shopping around for a new company, i was wondering if i can contact the current company to see if they’ll lower the rate due to the insured person’s improved health. the person was extremely close to qualifying for the best rate, but technically fell in the second best rate, but we’re confident that the best rate will apply at this point. thanks in advance for your reply!

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Since there are no government entities that step in to guarantee liabilities of a life insurance company should it fail to satisfy obligations, the pricing terms that life insurance companies offer on policies are related directly to their….

a – total assets
b – total liabilities
c – securities & exchange commission rating
d – financial rating

Whole life insurance, or permanent life insurance, is a complex insurance product because it also has an investment aspect. The policy works by building cash value through a portion of the premium not needed to pay for the cost of the death benefit. The surplus premium amount builds with interest within the policy, and as the cash value increases you can borrow against it or, for a penalty, surrender the policy early.

Many people buy life insurance, particularly this type, for use as a college fund or as a financial safety net that can be borrowed against in an emergency. Many life insurance agents refer to whole life policies as savings or retirement plans.

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