ContentDesk) October 12, 2005 -- New government proposals to protect vulnerable families from the clutches of loan sharks are hopelessly misguided, according to online data financial comparison site Moneynet.co.uk. The Government announced new savings plans last week which are designed to encourage the financially-disadvantaged to start saving, by raising the threshold on which they would pay tax. This move was designed to discourage households with the lowest incomes from borrowing from loan sharks.
Brown, Chief Executive of moneynet, did not believe the measure would be effective until statutory legislation was in place to control rates charged for credit. We do not believe that these initiatives to encourage savings will help the poorest in the community to avoid the sharks, he warned. The most vulnerable families do not ...
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ContentDesk) December 21, 2005 -- MedSave.com a new low cost health insurance product is now available across most of the U.S. "SIMPLE Short Term Medical" combines many of the most popular features of previous health plans and now offers 1 to 12 month terms of coverage. The coverage is priced at about half of the cost of longer term health insurance policies. This insurance uses a single deductible for each insured person rather than a per visit or other usage charges. Treatment is covered with all doctors or hospitals with no referral required.
SIMPLE STM, does not cover the cost of treating pre-existing medical conditions and is therefore not suitable for people with significant medical history. Rates, application and policy isssue are all available online through a secure online enrollment ...
Dover, DE (ContentDesk) December 16, 2004 - A new web site about health care information was announced today by Barry Shultz, a leading publisher of online informational web sites. The site http://a1-health-care.com provides free information on a variety of health related topics.The new web site offers free information concerning all matters of health care. Related topics on obtaining inexpensive medical insurance as well as information covering pharmacies, online and off. Other areas of interest include obtaining medical supplies, weight loss options, vitamins and skin care information.
Articles of interest include information on the major health insurance companies and pharmacies with tips for purchasing insurance and prescription drugs. A1-health-care.com contains a variety of information on obtaining a career in the health care industry and well as the pharmaceutical business. ...
Health care in America is changing rapidly. Twenty years ago, most people in the United States had idemnity coverage, which meant the insured person could go to any doctor, hospital or health care provider (which would bill for each service given), and the insurance company and the patient would each pay a portion of the bill.Today, however, more than half of all Americans who have health insurance are enrolled in some kind of managed care plan, an organized method of both providing services and paying for them.
PPOs), health maintenance organizations (HMOs), and point-of-service (POS) plans.You may have heard of these terms before. But what do they mean, and what are the differences between them? More importantly, what do these differences mean to you? Even if you don't get to ...
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ContentDesk) November 9, 2005 -- Relying solely on advertised APR rates to choose the best deal on a loan could mislead borrowers into picking the most expensive product on the market rather than the cheapest, warns online financial data comparison site Moneynet. (http://www.moneynet.co.uk )* Low APRs draw in borrowers but PPI pushes up repayments * Read the small print, cautions MoneynetConsumers are led to believe that the cheapest loan is the one with the lowest APR, said Moneynet Chief Executive Richard Brown.
The reason for this is that the APR simply reflects the cost of the credit without taking into account the cost of other add-ons such as payment protection insurance and early repayment penalties and its these extras that earn the loan provider their commission.This enables ...
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Austin, TX (ContentDesk) February 28, 2006 -- The work/life movement started in the 1970s in an attempt to make the workplace more family-friendly. It encompasses all policies and programs that employers may offer to their employees that help them better balance the demands of work and the needs of their personal lives. Wellness programs help with dependent care issues, and workplace flexibility are some of the key options within family-friendly programs.Businesses that offer work/life programs are becoming aware of the predicted population demographics for the near future.
While all of them may not choose to retire, there clearly will be less people available to work, claims Angelina Laycock, Work/Life specialist. There simply will be fewer new (younger) workers available to fill the needs of business and industry.
It is ...
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Minneapolis, MN (ContentDesk) February 14, 2006 -- When identity theft strikes an employee, his or her employer suffers consequences in the form of lost productivity and delays in finishing work assignments as the employee devotes time from the job during standard business hours to attend to the details that restore the employees identity.
David Carlisle, Edina-based independent associate of Pre-Paid Legal Services, Inc. Frequently, a victim spends hundreds of hours attempting to comprehend the extent of the damage and then taking the steps to rectify the situation. The employee feels the stress of paying legal fees, if they are required, which are clearly an unforeseen expense. Carlisle said. The employees time off and distractions while at work take a toll on the employer, too.
An employees out-of-pocket payments for legal fees involved ...
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ST PETE BEACH, FL (ContentDesk) August 2, 2004 -- As the travel season gears up, many travelers are concerned about the current worldwide instability. Now one Web site compares every major travel insurance product, making it easier to travel while minimizing the risk.
We have taken great care to create a comparative travel insurance quote engine that is simple, elegant and fast," said Chris Harvey, President of Quotetravelinsurance.com. "No other site out there matches quotetravelinsurance.com's sheer speed and ease of quote or depth of information."quotetravelinsurance.com visitors can obtain quotes from over 40 plans by answering just eight questions.
Travelers who require in-depth information before making a purchase can choose to research from 18 different lines of coverage, ranging from bankruptcy protection to non-emergency medical insurance. Those wanting more information before ...
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Denver, CO (ContentDesk) January 13, 2006 - According to The Wall Street Journal, pre-Christmas government figures show U.S. consumers to have spent around $39 billion dollars more than they earned in 2005. National spending has not outpaced earning since 1933. What does this mean? People are tapped out and living on the edge. If they have enough to pay the bills in a good month, a medical emergency, a credit card minimum payment increase, etc., is likely to send them over the edge. This scenario is rapidly becoming more the norm than the exception.
However, author Susan Boskey says we need to dig deeper for the real reason. Her newly released book, The Quality Life Plan": 7 Steps to Uncommon Financial Security, www.alifestylerevolution.com goes where none have ...
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Samson Hair Restoration announced today the official opening of its Los Angeles office located in Encino, California in the San Fernando Valley. The company will also relocate its headquarters to this new facility. For Samson Hair Restoration, an innovative hair restoration company formed by a core group of industry veterans from the two leading companies in the field, Bosley Medical Institute of Beverly Hills, California and Medical Hair Restoration of Orlando, Florida, this marks its second surgical location. Samson's first location is in Atlanta, Georgia.
Los Angeles office will be Edward Dietz, MD an experienced, Board-certified surgeon who formerly practiced hair restoration with Peterson Medical Group. Siggi Busha, formerly with Bosley Medical and Medical Hair Restoration, will assist Dr. Dietz with consultations. A team of experienced nurses and ...
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