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I am a former insurance advisor from the Caribbean. Even though I worked in the financial sector and am currently pursuing an accounting qualification, my subject interest is primarily Social Psychology. However, being involved with the insurance industry

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Personal Finance > Life Insurance How to buy life insurance: 1 of 12
Sometimes, people shop around and seek the best value for their money. At other times, they may purchase the first product that can solve their problem or satisfy their desire. With long-term products like consumer durables and financial products, buyer's remorse may be enduring. Life insurance is no exception. Making an inf... More..
Personal Finance > Financial Planning The biggest financial mistakes that young adults make: 1 of 12
"Streams run into rivers and rivers into seas". The mistakes that we make in our youth can remain with us many years later. Financial mistakes that young adults make are no different Young adults would normally have just started earning an income. The inexperience and novelty of the increase in economic power causes many you... More..
Personal Finance > Retirement Planning ahead for your retirement: 2 of 23
Planning in advance is prudent. People retire at various ages and for different reasons. Planning ahead for retirement simply ensures that you are not caught off-guard in event of involuntary retirement or unforeseen circumstances. Planning ahead also ensures that you create a more comfortable retirement for yourself. Whethe... More..
Arts & Humanities > Helium Dos & Don'ts How to increase your earnings at Helium: 3 of 33
'Luck is when opportunity meets preparation'. To increase your earning potential anywhere, you simple need to prepare yourself and create opportunities for your writing. Fortunately, Helium affords its members significant latitude in writing and promoting articles. You can earn hundreds of dollars more or pennies more depend... More..
Arts & Humanities > Writing & Rating at Helium Earning rating stars on Helium: 2 of 22
Like writing stars, rating stars are based on a combination of quality and quantity. Unlike writing stars, the algorithm for rating is mysterious. However, the structure for rating credentials is lucid (it is perhaps the only thing about rating that can be classified as "objective"). You can have a minimum of one rating star... More..
Relationships & Family > Cheating & Trust Issues Defining the difference between flirting and cheating: 2 of 21
Words are often notoriously difficult to define because of the variety of opinions relating to what they should describe or define. This is why there are often both broad and narrow definitions for the same word. "Flirting" and "cheating" are no different. It is necessary to first define these in order to identify the differ... More..
Relationships & Family > Friendship Advice Can men and women be "just friends"?: 12 of 125
The idea that men and women can't be "just friends" implies that they might be "friends with benefits". It also implies that one, the other, or both would have a covert attraction. It is true that some friendships between men and women have sexual overtones or feelings of attraction. However, this is certainly not the whole ... More..
Personal Finance > Life Insurance Tips for first-time life insurance buyers: 2 of 20
Making an important decision can be intimidating. When faced with complexity and too many options, you may prefer not to think about the all important details before the purchase. Buying life insurance for the first-time is a decision that could shape you enduring view of life insurance. If you make a poor decision, you woul... More..
Relationships & Family > Dating Psychology How addiction to love can be unhealthy: 2 of 20
Definition: "Love addiction is any unhealthy attachment to people, euphoria, romance or sex in an attempt to get needs met". Love addiction may not seem like a serious addiction simply because it involves love. However, it is really an addiction complex that can be viewed as consisting of romance, relationship and sex addict... More..
Personal Finance > Auto Insurance The disadvantages of online car insurance: 1 of 10
Shopping for car insurance online- at the click of a mouse- is undoubtedly fast convenient. However, the speed and convenience usually come at a significant price. Shopping or purchasing insurance online has attendant disadvantages and limitations. You should always consider at least seven demerits of online car insurance if... More..