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	<title>AccuQuote Life Insurance Blog &#187; Life News</title>
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		<title>Life insurance…it’s all in the family!</title>
		<link>http://blog.accuquote.com/2010/03/18/life-insurance%e2%80%a6it%e2%80%99s-all-in-the-family/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Mar 2010 17:11:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Byron Udell</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Life insurance isn’t just for the breadwinner of your family. In fact, all of you (mom, dad, child, etc.) can benefit from having some type of life insurance coverage. Here’s why…

Breadwinner – The breadwinner earns the majority of a family’s overall income. If you’re the breadwinner, you need enough life insurance to make sure your [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Prevent heart disease and save on your life insurance!</title>
		<link>http://blog.accuquote.com/2010/03/15/prevent-heart-disease-and-save-on-your-life-insurance/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.accuquote.com/2010/03/15/prevent-heart-disease-and-save-on-your-life-insurance/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Mar 2010 19:14:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Byron Udell</dc:creator>
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The Surgeon General has labeled smoking as the leading cause of “preventable death” in the United States. According to the American Heart Association, smoking accounts for more than 440,000 of the more than 2.4 million annual deaths. By quitting smoking, you significantly reduce your chances of developing a life-threatening illness, such as lung cancer, COPD/emphysema. But actually, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Pay off credit card debt with permanent life insurance</title>
		<link>http://blog.accuquote.com/2010/03/11/pay-off-credit-card-debt-with-permanent-life-insurance/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 11 Mar 2010 20:33:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Byron Udell</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Life Education]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Without credit cards, many of us wouldn’t be able to buy the things we want or need. They are great financial tools, especially in emergency situations, but many Americans have too much credit debt and are struggling to get out any time soon.
If you have a permanent life insurance policy (the kind with a cash [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Benefits of quick issue term life insurance</title>
		<link>http://blog.accuquote.com/2010/01/20/benefits-of-quick-issue-term-life-insurance/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2010 19:17:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Byron Udell</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Life Insurance]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Life News]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[There are some circumstances where you may have a hard time qualifying for traditional term life insurance coverage. For example, if you’re in poor health, live a risky lifestyle or your occupation doesn’t allow the time. However, there’s another option that will allow you to obtain some type of coverage so you can protect your [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Pre-paid funeral arrangements becoming more popular</title>
		<link>http://blog.accuquote.com/2010/01/12/pre-paid-funeral-arrangements-becoming-more-popular/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 12 Jan 2010 17:00:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Byron Udell</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[It may sound a little morbid, but have you ever thought about pre-paying for your funeral arrangements? We always talk about how term life coverage is an important part of your family’s overall financial plan, but we think you should consider adding this too.
According to the American Association of Retired Persons Web site (AARP.org), sitting [...]]]></description>
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		<title>AIG reduces debt by $25 billion</title>
		<link>http://blog.accuquote.com/2009/12/15/aig-reduces-debt-by-25-billion/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 2009 17:00:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Byron Udell</dc:creator>
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AIG is making huge strides to reduce its debt. According to CNNMoney.com, the major life insurer announced a completed deal that wiped out $25 billion of its debt to taxpayers.
Read the full article below:
 
AIG announced Tuesday that it completed a deal wiping out $25 billion of its debt to taxpayers by selling stakes [...]]]></description>
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		<title>New AccuQuote Podcast!</title>
		<link>http://blog.accuquote.com/2009/11/25/new-accuquote-podcast-45/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Nov 2009 17:00:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jonathan Zajicek</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Life News]]></category>
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November 25, 2009
Double your coverage
Description:
Byron Udell, the nation’s foremost life insurance and annuity industry expert, talks about a great opportunity available for current American General Life Insurance Company customers. For a limited time, these customers can double their life insurance coverage with no labs and little paperwork.
Size: 3.79 MB
Length: 4:08
Click here to download
Subscribe in ITunes



Share [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Double your coverage with no exam!</title>
		<link>http://blog.accuquote.com/2009/10/26/double-your-coverage-with-no-exam/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2009 17:00:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Byron Udell</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[AccuQuote News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Life News]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[If you need to double your existing life insurance coverage, now is the time. American General Life Insurance Company (AIG) is offering a limited-time opportunity for you to increase the life insurance coverage you already have with them. And guess what? There are no exams, no labs and minimal paperwork!
Why would you need to increase [...]]]></description>
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		<title>I am a life insurance policy</title>
		<link>http://blog.accuquote.com/2009/10/19/i-am-a-life-insurance-policy/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.accuquote.com/2009/10/19/i-am-a-life-insurance-policy/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2009 17:00:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Byron Udell</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I recently read a great description that explains why we’re passionate about being in the business of selling permanent and term life insurance. Although the original author is unknown, Marvin H. Feldman, CLU, ChFC, RFC®, did an excellent job of revising some of the wording to make it more appropriate for today.
Read an excerpt from [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Some life insurers and other insurers affected by recent financial ratings</title>
		<link>http://blog.accuquote.com/2009/10/01/some-life-insurers-and-other-insurers-affected-by-recent-financial-ratings/</link>
		<comments>http://blog.accuquote.com/2009/10/01/some-life-insurers-and-other-insurers-affected-by-recent-financial-ratings/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2009 17:00:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Byron Udell</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Life Insurance]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Before buying term life insurance or any other type of insurance policy, it’s important to be aware of the company’s financial strength. By understanding your insurance carrier’s financial state, you can determine if the company will have the financial ability to pay-out when you or a beneficiary files a claim.
According to Insurance Networking News, eight [...]]]></description>
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