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"People have homeowners insurance to protect against fires and floods," notes independent financial planner Stephen Ng, founder and president of Stephen Ng Financial Group, (www.stephenngfg.com). "They buy insurance to replace their car if it gets wrecked and they buy health insurance to protect themselves from medical costs. "But for many people, their biggest material asset is their retirement portfolio. When I look at a new client's portfolio and ask, 'Where's your insurance?' they look at me like I'm crazy!" Insure your retirement fund by taking steps to safeguard at least a portion of it, Ng says. As you get closer to retiring, the amount you safeguard will be what you need to rely on for your retirement income. "Your retirement income should be derived from guaranteed sources, such as Social Security benefits and your pension plan," says Ng, a licensed 3(21) fiduciary advisor, certified to advise companies about their 401(k) and other retirement plans. "It's the amount you need to pay the bills and do the other things you hope to do in retirement, so your retirement income needs to be a guaranteed source of income. "Then you look for your 'play checks.' That's the money you don't absolutely have to have, so you can still try to grow it, and take risks with it, in the market."

Developed countries such as Japan, USA and Canada have high percentages of people who get insurance coverage for various purposes. It is said that the degree of awareness a populace with regard to the value and benefits of insurance coverage determines the level of economic progress. Or, perhaps, it is the other way around. Economic health could be spurred by people investing in their future security. Insurance is a form of forced savings which allows people to leverage their future in the event that the unexpected or the unforeseen occurs. A lot of people would not have enjoyed their retirement years without having some form of retirement insurance. Here are some valuable tips about insurance for business-owners which will help them appreciate what insurance can do for them and what they can do with having one: 1. Make it a practice to consider the merits of three or more insurance companies through brokers or free-lance agents. Find out as much as you can about the companies' corporate culture. Are they earnestly interested in your losses in case you reach that point? Or are they merely eager to get you to sign a policy? 2. For many small business-owners, self-insurance is common. However, it can be counter-productive as the potential for acquiring coverage for the whole business is sacrificed in favor of the individual. With so much capital available today, it is more prudent to get coverage for one's business. 3. Annual assessment of one's property is essential as the needs of your company and the liabilities grow. Waiting for several years to have a re-assessment might compromise your firm's ability to recover in case of loss. 4. Oftentimes, the insurer has the option to recompense your loss in three ways: paying the amount lost, repairing the insured asset or replacing the same. Nevertheless, let the insurer know which option you would prefer

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7 tips to make retirement savings last Even if you were smart (or lucky) enough to have a comfortable retirement nest egg, you may still worry that it may not last you through what may be 30 years of retirement. As many retirees and pre-retirees saw in 2008, one unexpected financial disaster can devastate your life savings. And many others have discovered that even the best-laid plans for retirement can be ripped apart by an unanticipated medical crisis. Learn more tips at: http://hhicfg.com

Crime Crime levels are low. It is generally safe to walk about at night and to travel on public transport, but you should maintain the same level of vigilance as you would at home and take sensible precautions. Reports of inappropriate touching or 'chikan' of female passengers on commuter trains are fairly common. The police advise that you shout at the perpetrator to attract attention and ask a fellow passenger to call the train staff. The Roppongi entertainment district of Tokyo is considered a higher risk area for crime. British nationals have been arrested following disputes with bar staff and doormen. There have also been reports of drink spiking with drugs like Rohypnol. Victims have described loss of consciousness for several hours, during which time large amounts have been fraudulently billed to their credit card. If your passport is lost or stolen, you should report this at a police station and get a police report. Learn more at http://hhicfg.com/blog/foreign-travel-advice-japan/ Foreign Travel Advice by The Harver Group - Your Health Insurance Counter Fraud Services Tokyo

Service platform integrates with full-service Absence management offering The Harver Group - Matrix Absence Management, Inc., (Matrix), a market leading integrator of insurance and absence management services, has introduced ADA Advantage™, a service platform to help employers administer American with Disability Act (ADA) programs. Your Health Insurance Counter Fraud Services Tokyo. Learn more at: http://hhicfg.com