If you are a baby boomer, you have officially joined an exclusive club that allows you to access a variety of products and services at lower rates than the population at large. As a boomer, there is access to special hotel rates at most major hotels. You can shop on specific days for products at reduced rates age requirements vary from store to store. Some companies, due to the fact that you have proved to be a responsible adult, will give you lower car insurance rates, home insurance rates and travel insurance rates. Life is good for the baby boomer.
Life insurance, is available for you at an ever increasing rate. Insurance providers are beginning to see, that at a time when the life expectancy has increased considerable, baby boomers have become a valuable consumer base. While life insurance premiums do not go down as your age goes up, it is now readily available, in some cases with minimal medical requirements. If you haven’t yet thought about life insurance, it is not too late to ensure that your loved ones and your needs are taken care of. Talk to your insurance adviser and compare the many options available before deciding on a policy.
Now that baby boomers probably have a lot more time for leisure and more expendable income, travel becomes a favorite pastime. We don’t normally want to think about negatives when we are planning a holiday travel, however, turn it into a positive by taking advantage of the great rates on travel insurance for the over fifty crowd. Whether you travel by car, plane, or trailer, there are age discounts offered. Shop around to ensure that you are not paying more for less coverage.
Car insurance, House insurance and insurance on your personal goods are other options available to you. As a baby boomer, you have proved that you are responsible time and again. You will drive safely and take care of your personal property, you will keep your home in good repair. For these and other reasons, Insurance vendors, want your business and they are prepared to reward you with lower premiums. Again, it is a competitive field, so compare offers before buying.
On final option I will mention is health and disability insurance. You can never have enough especially for the over fifty crowd. Even if you feel you have enough, have an unbiased review of your current standing to ensure you are covered for all you could be covered for. A 2004 US census report showed that the number of uninsured people was on the rise. Investing today in health and disability insurance can ensure you have a more comfortable life in later years. It is never too late to start the process.
Baby boomers have a wealth of insurance resources that they can draw upon today. You have earned the privilege, but only if you make use of it. Talk to an adviser today, do some research, Internet or otherwise, so that you are sufficiently knowledgeable to ask the right questions and choose the appropriate options.