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The Serious Illness Insurance Market Will Reportedly Hit $354 Billion By 2031!

February 17, 2023 Guest Author

On a global scale, the serious or critical insurance market is reported to remain on a rise! Advancements in science and medicine makes it easier than ever for consumers to consider the possibility of having to live with cancer, heart disease or kidney failure during their lifetimes. By understanding more about common diseases, it appears that consumers are also wanting more insurance coverage to adequately address potential future medical emergencies. Allied Market Research was able to release their 2021 findings that clearly stated that the serious illness insurance market generated…

Steps to follow if your house is flooded after a frozen pipe

January 5, 2023 Guest Author

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If just a frozen pipe has occurred. Be sure to switch off the main water valve and open any faucets connected to the freezing pipes. This will reduce pressure on the pipes and help prevent flooding if they burst. If the pipe is visible, use a hair dryer or space heater to safely thaw any ice blockages. Carefully inspect all exposed pipes for leaks – even with the water turned off, pressure can reveal a leak once it’s been thawed. It is recommended that you contact a professional plumber equipped…

How to Manage Your Finances More Effectively

December 30, 2022 Guest Author

As 2022 draws to a close and people look towards the new year, it can be time to think about what went well in the year and where there is room for improvement. Many people make new years resolutions in the coming weeks, and these can range from getting fitter and losing weight to giving up bad habits such as smoking or drinking to excess. As the new year approaches, many people will take a critical look at their finances. Over the last year, there has been a steady rise…

MCA, Trucking Business, and Role of Trucking Business in Economy

December 26, 2022 Guest Author

The Motor Carrier Authority (MCA) is a regulatory agency that is responsible for overseeing the trucking business in the United States. Established by Congress in 1935, the MCA is a branch of the Department of Transportation (DOT) and is tasked with ensuring that trucking companies and their drivers comply with federal laws and regulations. One of the main functions of the MC authority is to issue operating authority to freight companies to meet legal demands. In order to obtain operating authority, a trucking company must have a valid USDOT number,…

How Do You Get a New DOT Number, and Why Do You Need One?

December 26, 2022 Guest Author

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration issues Department of Transportation (DOT) numbers to commercial vehicles that have been registered. All carrier vehicles that exceed specified weight limits carry a minimum number of paying passengers or travel across state lines are required to have DOT numbers. Local DOT regulations also apply in the majority of states. Dot Certification: What Does It Mean? With DOT certification, a driver can demonstrate that they are qualified to operate commercial vehicles on highways and roads. Most states require DOT certification to use commercial motor vehicles, such…

How Do I Report My GSA Schedule Sales?

December 15, 2022 Guest Author

Reporting GSA sales is an obligatory part of your GSA Schedule contract. Under the terms of your contract, to remain compliant with GSA regulations, you need to report GSA sales regularly, otherwise you put your contract at risk. So, how do you report sales? Let’s bring this into focus. Meet FAS Sales Reporting Portal As a GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) contract holder you are obliged to report every GSA sale you make. From 2018, the Federal Acquisition Service has introduced a new way to do this: the FAS Sales…

Post Office reveals the most common misconceptions about life insurance & answer what is covered by life insurance

November 29, 2022December 21, 2022 Guest Author

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The most common misconceptions surrounding life insurance relate to how the policy pay out works and how life assurance differs from insurance. Providing financial security for their family is named the most popular reason for taking out life insurance. Policy holders were just as likely as those without life insurance to fall victim to misconceptions. Almost a fifth of people (18%) with life insurance do not understand the terms by which their beneficiaries would get a pay-out from their policy in the event of their death according to a survey…