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Planning a wedding can be a massive undertaking, as anyone who has flipped through a bridal magazine or witnessed a bridezilla breakdown can attest to. There are so many different aspects that must be arranged for that it can seem overwhelming, even early in the budgeting stage. It’s easy to overlook smaller expenses like tablecloths in the face of larger budgetary concerns such as the reception hall, catering, the photographer, the cake, and so on. However, even the smaller costs can add up over time, so it’s important to make sure you take into account wedding favors and expenses that might not come to mind right away. Make sure you account for every area in which you need to spend first, particularly if you have a set budget. Remember that simple accessories are a great way to save — personalized napkins are much more expensive than plain ones, for example.

The Life Insurance Settlement Association (LISA) has just announced that its 2009 Life Settlement Industry Services Forum will be held on August 28 in Orlando Florida. The forum, which will take place at the Hyatt Regency International Airport, will serve as an information center for companies providing services to the senior life settlements insurance industry. Members and non-members alike are encouraged to attend the forum in order to learn about how life settlement companies are using various service providers to become more efficient, compliant, and excel in the marketplace. The agenda includes discussion panels, new trends in products and services, current and future market demands, and guest speakers. In addition, attendees will have the opportunity to mingle during the networking luncheon, breaks, and sessions. The forum also provides an Exhibitor Marketplace to allow industry-leading companies to introduce to clientele their products and services.

According to the announcement, 100% of last year’s surveyed attendees rated the event excellent. On the success of last year’s event, an attendee said, “My first thought was, ‘Why am I here?’ My final thought was, ‘What a great event!’ Service provider issues usually get little attention. This event allowed us to focus on areas that never come up. Nice Job!"

Although the details of the life insurance settlements Forum have not yet been released, tickets are currently available for purchase.

UPS, logistics and global freight shipping service company, has announced a plan to cut the carbon emissions of its airline by an additional 20% by 2020, accounting for a total reduction of 42% since 1990. The aircraft plan is the first of several carbon reduction goals that UPS plans to execute in the coming years, according to the company’s press release.

In the latest edition of UPS’s Sustainability Report, UPS Chairman and CEO Scott Davis writes, “We believe this is important not just for UPS but also for our customers and society. The fact is that customers rely on the transportation and logistics industry as part of their supply chains. They need accurate information from the industry in order to calculate their own CO2 inventories and report them to the public. For that reason, we advocate full disclosure (Scopes 1, 2 and 3) for the entire transportation and logistics industry.”

In order to achieve its 2020 airline goals, UPS plans to invest in additional fuel-efficient aircraft types and engines, fuel-saving operational initiatives, and the introduction of biofuels.

More than 5.7 million people in the U.S. lived with cancer in 2005, according to the U.S. National Cancer Institute. It’s been estimated that three out of every 10 Americans will get cancer over the course of their lifetime. With those grim odds, getting cancer insurance quotes seems like a smart, proactive step towards limiting your health risks.

However, purchasing cancer insurance may not be a good idea for everyone, says the State of Wisconsin Office of the Commissioner of Insurance. If you already have health insurance through your employer, for example, duplicate coverage could end up costing you more than it’s worth. When you request a cancer insurance quote, you may be told that the insurance will pay benefits regardless of what your health insurance pays. However, your health insurance may not pay duplicate benefits. Before you follow through on a cancer insurance online quote, check to make sure your existing health coverage pays for this.

It’s also a good idea to find out what benefits are covered by cancer insurance to make sure the coverage is sufficient for all of the medical and non-medical expenses; some policies may cover hospitalization only. Other policies have fixed-dollar limits and/or may not cover cancer-related illnesses. Also, be aware that almost no insurer will cover you for an individual policy if you were diagnosed before you applied for a policy—in these cases, often insurance through an employer or large group are an individual’s only options.   

However, if you are at high risk for cancer, have a family history of cancer, and/or do not have health insurance or have health insurance that permits duplicate coverage, cancer insurance may be right for your needs. In addition, consider purchasing comprehensive health insurance if you are currently not under an existing plan.

Although it has been 20 years since the initial release of Walt Disney’s animated film “The Little Mermaid,” Ariel costumes are still more popular than ever.  This is in part because this family classic has been introduced to new generations over and over again.

“The Little Mermaid” first thrilled audiences in 1989, proving to be an instant box-office success. Eight years later it was re-released for three weeks straight. Then in 2007, “The Little Mermaid” was adapted into a successful Broadway musical. After a 20-month run, “The Little Mermaid” is set to perform its last show on Broadway August 30, according to the Associated Press. However, the fairytale doesn’t end there.  “The Little Mermaid” musical is scheduled to go on tour in the United States in fall of 2010 and will continue to tour abroad after that, keeping the characters of Princess Ariel, Prince Eric, Ursula, and King Triton alive and well.  If you’re looking for Children Halloween costumes such as Ariel, Cinderella, or any other Disney character, we recommend HalloweenUnlimited.com.

If you are looking at emergency generators for personal use, the range of options available on the market can be overwhelming. A quick online search shows dozens of brands and models. Before you start comparison shopping, it’s important to understand your own power generation needs.
After all, there’s no point in spending thousands of dollars on a 1000 kw diesel generator to power your house. Here are some tips:

• Understand how much voltage you need. A light bulb only takes 60 watts, but something like internal air conditioning or a heat pump can take up to 30,000 watts to start and 15,000 to run.
• Are you willing to stagger your power usage? It might not be possible to have full power at your house or office on a single 40 kw generator, but you can power certain appliances while keeping others turned off.
• Do you need an inverter or a generator? Simple invertors plugged into a car’s cigarette lighter adapter can power up to 200 watts of appliances, without the fuel, noise or need for engine maintenance. But invertors will drain power from your car battery.

In the event of a long-term illness or injury, disability insurance pays a portion of your income. Most disability policies are either employer-paid or individual disability income insurance policies. In the case of the latter, the premiums listed in insurance quotes will be based on age, gender, occupation, and the percentage of potential lost income that you need to cover. In general, the higher risk your occupation, the higher the premium listed in your insurance quote. For example, a firefighter would pay a higher premium for disability insurance than a web developer.

Most employers offer either short-term or long-term disability insurance. Short-term can last as long as a few days to several months, while long-term disability insurance could last anywhere from five years to life and pay up to 60% of your salary, according to the Insurance Information Institute.

If you’re self-employed, you will have to purchase an individual disability income insurance policy. Although the premiums on individual plans can be quite steep, there’s some latitude to be gained from an individual policy. Insurance online quote providers may not mention that you have the option to retain your policy if you later become employed by someone else. And the additional income insurance gained by an individual policy could help make up some of the difference between your employer’s insurance and your income if you become unable to work.

Don’t let an accident or illness throw you into financial instability. Choose disability insurance that will protect you and your income.

There are many different ways you can donate your life insurance policy to your favorite charity, and each method has its pros and cons. One of the most common methods is to add the charity as one of the beneficiaries of your policy. With this type of method, however, the charity receives the money only when you die.  Another method is to donate your existing life insurance policy to the charity. While you can claim an income tax deduction, this method may leave the charity with high premium payments. If you’re thinking about donating your life insurance policy to a charity, a life settlement may be your best option. A senior life settlement is a donation that offers advantages to both parties.

A life settlement allows the donor to sell his or her life insurance policy on the secondary market for a greater value than the cash surrender amount but less than the expected death benefit of a policy or certificate. While your life insurance policy will only benefit your favorite charity when you die, life settlements investment options will provide instant cash towards charitable causes while you are still alive. You will have the opportunity to see how your contribution makes a difference. In addition, the donor can receive a tax deduction and the saved tax money can be used to purchase a better life insurance policy. According to Advanced Settlements, seniors can buy more affordable policies because insurers are providing lower rates due to new mortality expectations.  

In order to qualify for a life insurance settlement, Advanced Settlements says you will need to be over 70, with a life expectancy of less than 12 years, and must have owned a life insurance policy with a face value of $250,000 or more for not less than two years.