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Smokers paying up to 70% more on mandatory life insurance
Mortgage holders who smoke could potentially be paying over €20,000 more than non-smokers on mandatory life assurance premiums over the lifetime of their policy. The figures, released by Low.ie to mark the tenth anniversary of the introduction of the...
Make Me Richer: a guide to cover in case of illness
SERIOUS ILLNESS COVER This pays out a tax-free lump sum in the event that you contract one of the defined illnesses covered under the plan, which usually includes certain types of malignant cancers, heart attack, stroke, and multiple sclerosis. What...
Smokers pay 70% more for insurance
Smokers could end up paying up to 70% more in mandatory life assurance, a new study suggests. Research by brokers Low.ie indicates higher life assurance costs significantly drive up the price of mortgages.
Make me richer: Save on holiday cash with debit card
HOLIDAY CASH It's a bonus when you can withdraw money from almost any bank machine anywhere without worrying too much about conversion rates. We looked at how much it costs to withdraw €500 from an ATM in the eurozone.
Make me richer - Building up savings
CAR INSURANCE This column wouldn't be complete without a quick peak at another car insurance quote. This week we look at the over-65s and see how much fully comp cover is for a woman who, reluctantly and recently, became a pensioner.
Smokers pay 70pc more on life policies
Mortgage holders who smoke could be paying over E20,000 more than non-smokers on mandatory life assurance premiums over the lifetime of their policy. Figures released to mark the tenth anniversary of the introduction of the smoking ban this month, sh...
Top Ten World Cup lows from over the years!
Our nod to the World Cup which kicks off today comes from Emily Cox of Cox Communications and it's entitled 'Playing For Your Life — Top Ten World Cup Lows'. We found it interesting, hopefully you will too. With World Cup 2014 just underway, nostalgi...
Smokers with mortgages pay €3,000 - €20,000 more
If you have a mortgage, although you may not be aware, you are paying mortgage protection insurance. If you smoke - you are paying 70 per cent more than non- smokers on your premium.
What affects the cost of Income Protection cover?
Policy provides an income if you are unable to work after an accident or illness. Like any insurance policy here are a number of factors that dictate the cost of this type of cover. The income you are covering. The income you would like to receive wi...