When you are drowning in debt…

that is when you need term life insurance the most. Here’s why…

During these trying economic times, many Americans are asking, “Where’s my bailout?”

The government now owns General Motors and has spent trillions of dollars rescuing AIG and banks like Countrywide, but it is still up to each of use to create our own family bailout plan.

Term life insurance is an essential part of your family’s bailout plan. When times are tough, that is when you truly need the essential safety net that life insurance provides.

Over many years in the insurance industry, I’ve counseled hundreds of families who were in debt. Some of them were having severe financial problems and even considering bankruptcy. One of the things I’ve learned is that when you are drowning in debt, that is when the need for term life insurance is the greatest.

When the economy is booming, many families have generous savings accounts, a number of investments including their 401k, stocks and bonds. Often, both spouses are working. They have plenty of equity in their homes and may have other assets such as expensive cars or fine jewelry that they can sell if necessary.

A family in that position needs term life insurance, but they are in a far better position than a debt-ridden family. They have good credit that can tide them over – at least for a short while — if tragedy strikes. They can raise cash or raid the savings account if they must, or take out a home equity loan.

All of those alternatives disappear when families are deep in debt.

When times are tough, one spouse may be unemployed. Jobs are hard to find in this economy, and good jobs are even harder to find. Families are less likely to have extensive savings. Their 401k accounts may already have been tapped for emergencies. If the breadwinner passes away, the loss of income combined with financial pressures can be catastrophic.

The debt-ridden family needs the safety net that term life insurance provides, more than ever. When times are tough, the relatively small amount of money spent on term life provides a world of security for your family.

We all know that we should have health insurance all the time, but especially when we are sick. By the same token, term life insurance is always important – but especially so when we are facing debt or financial problems.

Don’t delay – take this important step to protect your family by purchasing affordable, hassle-free life term insurance coverage today at www.termdog.com.

New no-hassle, no-pressure system to find affordable insurance.

Too many people are underinsured because they fear life insurance is excessively expensive. Let’s be honest – whole life insurance and universal life insurance can be expensive. They may not be the best options for individuals of limited means, or for families with growing children.

That’s why I recommend term life insurance to clients in those situations. Term life insurance is the most affordable alternative. It offers the best of both worlds – security knowing that your family is provided for in case of your death, and affordable cost so your family doesn’t suffer now.

Term life insurance offers benefits only if you pass away during a specific period of time. While you are young and healthy, it is the most affordable type of insurance. In case the unimaginable happens – a fatal accident, a sudden heart attack, a terminal illness – your family is protected.

Life insurance provides the cash for your spouse to pay off the mortgage, and your children to go to college – even if you’re not there. Providing enough life insurance means your spouse can pay immediate expenses and still have a financial cushion to rely on, instead of barely scraping by on one salary.

Finding affordable term life insurance can be a hassle – but it doesn’t have to be.

Some factors that you will want to consider when purchasing term life insurance include:

· Rating of the insurance company

· Price of the term life policy

· Length of coverage

· Right amount of death benefit

· Rider options

Many people are understandably intimidated by the process of finding affordable term life insurance. Who can blame them? It’s annoyingand time consuming to research a number of insurance companies, get quotes from all of them, compare company rankings and compare price and coverage.

In addition, many consumers fear that if they contact a dozen companies, they will have a dozen insurance salespeople hassling them. The sad part is…they’re right. Most insurance salespeople continue to annoy you by constant calling, emails and messages.

Getting quotes online usually doesn’t help. That’s because 99 percent of the websites out there don’t provide online quotes. They take your contact information, and sell it to various insurance sales people. Suddenly, you’ve got a dozen pushy salespeople calling you constantly – and you’re not any closer to finding affordable term life insurance.

The solution is TERMdog.com. Because finding affordable life insurance doesn’t have to be ruff. At TERMdog.com, we’ll search the top insurance companies for you and send you the best prices from the best companies to fit your needs – online. It’s free, it’s confidential and we will never sell your contact information.

Best of all, you have my personal guarantee that we will never hassle you. Using TERMdog.com to find affordable life insurance is quick, easy and painless.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT:

Michael Fry

TermDog.com

1730 Park Street, Suite 218

Naperville, IL 60563

Phone: 630-393-6500

HIGHER TERM LIFE INSURANCE PREMIUMS PREDICTED

Naperville Native Helps Clients Slash Expected Rise in Term Life Insurance Costs

NAPERVILLE, IL-According to Michael Fry of TERMdog.com, term life insurance premiums are predicted to rise 5 to 10 percent over the next year. This is due in part to the higher reserve requirements for life insurance companies. Fry, a native of Naperville and lifetime resident of DuPage County, is concerned about this rate increase. He’s already working to help his clients combat higher term life insurance premiums through his new website, TERMdog.com.

Fry, an insurance professional since 1987, understands the need to save money on term life insurance without sacrificing coverage. He also knows that the average person can be easily confused by the jargon of the insurance world and be mislead into purchasing the wrong policy. That’s why he’s fulfilling a dream to help others cut their insurance costs while providing them with a better understanding of the language of the industry.

At TERMdog.com, Fry offers free easy access to educational articles and an online term life insurance quote system. He also provides answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs), and a variety of relevant information to help site visitors recognize the differences in insurance policies, choose the type of insurance to best meet their needs, and even understand how insurance rates are determined based on health, age and other factors.

Fry has been a top life insurance producer for many years. As the principal of Steward Financial Services, a planning firm that specializes in financial stewardship advice, Michael has also trained other financial advisors throughout the country and has offered free debt counseling to many people referred to him by area churches. He understands the world of finance and the struggle that people face in stretching their money to meet their needs. That’s why he created TermDog.com which focuses on providing money saving services and advice in a simple user-friendly format.

This father of three is very involved in Calvary Church of Naperville, and is a loyal supporter of Junior Achievement.

For more information on Michael Fry or on TERMdog.com, call 630-393-6500.

Typical Health Rate Class Guidelines

Life insurance policy underwriting is custom-tailored to your particular circumstances and the underwriter places you into one of the following categories based on your expected mortality. Use this as a guideline to prepare your term life insurance quote; your final health rate class may differ based on the insurance company’s underwriter.  These guidelines may be different from  each company. If you have any medical conditions that you have questions with regarding your health rate class feel free to call use at 630-393-6500 or email us through the contact us page.

Preferred-Plus Non-tobacco:

Typically for the best risks who meet the Height & weight chart below and these guidelines:

Tobacco Use: No tobacco use in the past 5 years.

Blood Pressure: 140/85 without medication.

Cholesterol: 230 without medication & HDL ratio under 5.0.

Driving Record: No more than 2 moving violations in the past 3 years &
no DUI/reckless driving in past 5 years.

Family history: No parents or siblings diagnosed with heart disease/cancer before age 60 and no history of tobacco use in the past five years.

Citizenship: US Resident for past 3 years (or permanent visa/green card).

Preferred Non-tobacco

Typically for generally health individuals who meet the Height & weight chart below and these guidelines:

Tobacco Use: No tobacco use in the past 3 years (only for preferred non-smoker).

Blood Pressure: 140/85 with medication or 150/90 without medication.

Cholesterol: 250 with or without medication & HDL ratio under 6.0.

Driving Record: No more than 2 moving violations in the past 3 years &
no DUI/reckless driving in past 5 years.

Family history: No parents or siblings died of heart disease/cancer before age 60.

Citizenship: US Resident for past 3 years (or permanent visa/green card).

Standard-Plus Non-tobacco or Regular-Plus

Considered the standard rate for mortality assumptions, this rate is where most individuals are classified. For those who meet the Height & weight chart below and these guidelines:

Tobacco Use: No tobacco use in the past year (only for non-smoker).

Blood Pressure: 150/90 with medication or 155/95 if age 41-60 or 160/95 if age 61 or higher.

Cholesterol: 265 with or without medication and HDL ratio under 6.5.

Driving Record: No more than 3 moving violations in the past 3 years &
no DUI/reckless driving in past 2 years.

Family history: No parents or siblings died of heart disease/cancer before age 60.

Citizenship: US Resident for past 3 years (or permanent visa/green card).

Standard Non-tobacco or Regular

Considered the standard rate for mortality assumptions, this rate is where most individuals are classified. For those who meet the Height & weight chart below and these guidelines:

Tobacco Use: No tobacco use in the past year (only for non-smoker).

Blood Pressure: 150/90 with medication or 155/95 if age 41-60 or 160/95 if age 61 or higher.

Cholesterol: 300 with or without medication and HDL ratio under 8.0.

Driving Record: No more than 3 moving violations in the past 3 years &
no DUI/reckless driving in past 2 years.

Family history: Not applicable.

Citizenship: US Resident for past 3 years (or permanent visa/green card).

Height and Weight

Your build is an important factor in life insurance underwriting. The chart below is an example of the maximum weight for each possible height. First, locate your height and then determine which rate class you fall in based on your weight. Enter the corresponding rate class in the quote form to see how your rate compares from different carriers.