Author Archives: Katherine Smith



Immediate Annuities and Deferred Annuities Explained

Dec 22nd, 2011 • Featured Author: Katherine Smith  • 

Investors in the market for investments that can generate guaranteed income for retirement should have immediate annuities and deferred annuities explained by their financial planners. These are the two most popular types of annuities available today.

Life Insurance for Seniors 80 and Up

Dec 13th, 2011 • Featured Author: Katherine Smith  • 

Life insurance for seniors aged upwards of 80 can be somewhat difficult to obtain. Seniors looking for the right life insurance coverage at this age will need to think about a few things, such as their health qualifications and the rates they will have to pay to receive coverage.

Crucial Retirement Income Planning Issues to Think About

Nov 16th, 2011 • Featured Author: Katherine Smith  • 

While the first quarter of 2011 may herald a time of unemployment benefits, tax breaks, and other forms of stimulus spending for the cash-strapped economy and citizenry, the fixes are temporary and only expected to last a year or so; this requires the retiree to rethink and amend his retirement income planning for the resolution of many financial concerns.

What You Need to Know Before Buying Life Insurance for Seniors

Nov 6th, 2011 • Featured Author: Katherine Smith  • 

Buying life insurance for seniors requires a lot of research and careful consideration, as the ability of your policy to deliver the coverage you need depends on getting one from a reputable provider and a knowledgeable insurance agent.

Health Issues and Other Concerns with Life Insurance for Seniors

Oct 24th, 2011 • Featured Author: Katherine Smith  • 

If you are older than 79 years and only have minor health problems, you may be able to sign up for both types of coverage.

Buying Life Insurance for Seniors

Oct 16th, 2011 • Featured Author: Katherine Smith  • 

Life insurance for seniors is a necessity for seniors whose financial needs become more demanding as they age. For example, a retiree may no longer have the benefits of a regular paycheck, and instead depend on earnings from his investment portfolio to establish enough funds to leave behind to beneficiaries.

Why You Should Review Your Senior Life Insurance Policy

Oct 8th, 2011 • Featured Author: Katherine Smith  • 

If you have had your senior life insurance policy for some time, you should review the terms and rates it comes with, for starters.