Articles written by Daniel Workman

Learn how to save over 65% by switching from 10-year to 20-year term life, and find more than 50% in premium savings by comparing actual rate quotes from top insurers.

Jan 7, 2010 - Daniel Workman

The First Lady serves as an excellent example of how shopping around can result in thousands of dollars in savings - even for seemingly dull term life insurance premiums.

Jan 6, 2010 - Daniel Workman

Would President Obama pay the same premiums if he still lived in Chicago? And which insurability factor could save Barack up to $50,000 on his life rates over 20 years?

Jan 5, 2010 - Daniel Workman

Though made-in-USA industrial vacuums are top sellers, China leads overall vacuum cleaner sales to Canadians with twice the value in vacuum cleaners as second-place U.S.

Jan 4, 2010 - Daniel Workman

America is the top supplier of pharmaceuticals to Canada while Spain is the fastest-growing provider. But what about low-cost Chinese makers of drugs and medicines?

Jan 4, 2010 - Daniel Workman

Shopping.com, Tesco, Safeway and Alice are leading website stores catering to growing demand from consumers who shop online for their groceries.

Dec 24, 2009 - Daniel Workman

Canada was once a leading global exporter of chocolate products but is now a nation that consumes over $120 million more in foreign-made chocolates than it exports.

Dec 22, 2009 - Daniel Workman

America and Europe lead in imported chocolate sales. Yet Mexico, Argentina and China continue to enjoy impressive gains by selling more imported chocolates in 2009.

Dec 22, 2009 - Daniel Workman

The purchase price for a 2009 Nissan Altima is 40% higher than for a new Sentra, yet average car insurance for the more expensive Altima costs about 20% less.

Dec 21, 2009 - Daniel Workman

This review of hard-to-find websites for online surveys showcases 12 money paying sites led by Greenfield Online, My Survey, Cash Crate and Survey Savvy.

Dec 21, 2009 - Daniel Workman

The purchase price for a 2010 F150 pickup truck is over 80% higher than for a new Ford Focus car, yet average insurance rates for the F150 are about 30% less.

Dec 20, 2009 - Daniel Workman

A potential beneficiary of demand for green electric cars and trucks, Canadian sales of lithium batteries to America, France and China were up by double digits in 2008.

Dec 19, 2009 - Daniel Workman

Do states with the highest rates of seat belt use enjoy the lowest average auto insurance premium quotes?

Dec 17, 2009 - Daniel Workman

This simple credit card interest rate calculator instantly compares and ranks available credit cards by money savings over a 1, 2 or 3 year period.

Dec 16, 2009 - Daniel Workman

Learn which credit cards offer the lowest interest charges by purchases, cash advances and balance transfers, with tips on how to safeguard against credit card trickery.

Dec 15, 2009 - Daniel Workman

This article presents average car insurance quotes for all states plus the District of Columbia where text messaging devices are banned.

Dec 14, 2009 - Daniel Workman

Despite bans in 4 Canadian provinces on using handheld devices while driving, sales of wireless hands-free electronics dropped 14.6% during the first 9 months of 2009.

Dec 14, 2009 - Daniel Workman

Spark People and Weight Watchers attract the most online users, while Biggest Loser trainer Jillian Michaels owns the fastest-growing website for weight loss resolutions.

Dec 12, 2009 - Daniel Workman

Do drivers in states with fewer auto accident deaths enjoy lower average car insurance premiums than states with much higher traffic mortality rates?

Dec 11, 2009 - Daniel Workman

Top money savings sites include one that offers free budget software and online debt alerts, plus a Christian finance blog that uses the Bible to teach money saving tips.

Dec 10, 2009 - Daniel Workman

A diverse range of U.S. hair shampoo products gives American-made shampoos a world-class advantage in selling this personal care commodity to Canadian consumers.

Dec 10, 2009 - Daniel Workman

China is a top 3 supplier of manicure and pedicure preparations, lipstick and beauty powders, while the USA remains the leader in all cosmetics including eye makeup.

Dec 9, 2009 - Daniel Workman

Over 60 countries sell imported colognes and fragrances that Canadian consumers enjoy, led by perfumes from the US, France, UK and Italy.

Dec 9, 2009 - Daniel Workman

Popular New Year's Eve sites include party suppliers, an official list of resolutions, a live Internet broadcast and a site selling hangover cure tablets.

Dec 8, 2009 - Daniel Workman

Custom e-gift cards with personalized messages and photos are becoming popular as presents for special occasions including Christmas, birthdays, weddings and graduation.

Dec 7, 2009 - Daniel Workman

Learn about the most popular websites that trade and sell unwanted gift cards for cash, complete with a summary of fees that each website charges.

Dec 7, 2009 - Daniel Workman

Even though a new Toyota Camry costs 40% more, average auto insurance premiums for a Camry are about the same as the yearly rates for a Toyota Corolla.

Dec 5, 2009 - Daniel Workman

Average auto insurance premiums for Chevrolet Cobalt and Impala are lower than rates for the more expensive workhorse truck Silverado.

Dec 4, 2009 - Daniel Workman

Liquor brands from the United Kingdom comprise about 75% of Canadian imported whiskies including scotch, bourbon and rye.

Dec 3, 2009 - Daniel Workman

iTunes, Visa, American Express and Walmart have the most searched gift cards, while later expiry dates and clearer fee disclosure should increase gift card sales in 2010.

Dec 3, 2009 - Daniel Workman

The most-visited health insurance website features an online rate calculator that compares premiums for up to 16 health plans according to the consumer's home state.

Nov 30, 2009 - Daniel Workman

The champion of business Christmas card websites offers free corporate greeting e-cards that can include customized messages, color photos, music and videos.

Nov 29, 2009 - Daniel Workman

The top 10 auction sites include eBay, another site that shows how to build online auctions, and portals that specialize in jewelry, cars, electronics and even firearms.

Nov 28, 2009 - Daniel Workman

Find out about the 10 leading websites that present hundreds of discount coupons and the latest cost-saving deals that help shoppers cut costs every day of the year.

Nov 27, 2009 - Daniel Workman

Canadian wine exports to the United States are slowing, but are gaining traction in mainland China with its vast market of 1.3 billion potential drinkers.

Nov 26, 2009 - Daniel Workman

Imported wines from France, Italy, Australia and California are bestsellers, yet Argentina's New World Wines represent the fastest-growing drinks over the past two years.

Nov 26, 2009 - Daniel Workman

Online calculator provides sample premium rates for Travel Emergency Health Insurance that covers international visitors from virtually any country in the world.

Nov 25, 2009 - Daniel Workman

Just in time for the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics, visitors from other nations can buy travel insurance online directly from an insurer in the destination country.

Nov 24, 2009 - Daniel Workman

One car insurer's website receives a dominant share of web traffic looking for auto insurance quotes, thanks to aggressive television, radio and Internet ads.

Nov 23, 2009 - Daniel Workman

Why are the auto insurance premiums for the 7th most-stolen vehicle in the U.S. in 2008 about the same as for a less-expensive small compact that thieves seldom target?

Nov 23, 2009 - Daniel Workman

Learn how to set up a worksheet that compares over 10 different types of car insurance discounts including homeownership, low mileage and paperless administration.

Nov 22, 2009 - Daniel Workman

Wheat, dairy products and eggs are some of the million-dollar food imports from America that help to feed 98 million hardworking Filipinos in the Philippines.

Nov 21, 2009 - Daniel Workman

Save money while shopping online for popular used vehicles such as the Ford Mustang, Honda Accord, Honda Civic, Nissan Altima and Toyota Camry.

Nov 20, 2009 - Daniel Workman

This article reviews how effectively a relatively new website store offers one-stop shopping for term life insurance policies online.

Nov 19, 2009 - Daniel Workman

After pointing and clicking through a short list of 14 questions, online consumers are instantly matched with candidate life insurance agent profiles.

Nov 18, 2009 - Daniel Workman

Based on recent Web statistics, AutoTrader is the most-visited automobile shopping website while Motor Trend enjoys the highest percentage of visits from search engines.

Nov 16, 2009 - Daniel Workman

From customized guitars to handmade bird houses, these case studies show that export grants and loans from government agencies are key to international business success.

Nov 13, 2009 - Daniel Workman

Among the 14 top home insurance websites, Amica increased its online traffic the fastest while Chubb had the highest percentage of search engine visits.

Nov 12, 2009 - Daniel Workman

For single dental coverage, monthly premium rates for these sample plans range from $15.75 to $49.75 - a difference of over 300%.

Nov 12, 2009 - Daniel Workman

Average annual premium for home insurance in Louisiana is $1,317 - an amount 3.6 times higher than the $362 required to buy a similar homeowner policy in Utah.

Nov 11, 2009 - Daniel Workman

The most popular websites that offer pet dog and cat health insurance feature free online quotes.

Nov 11, 2009 - Daniel Workman

Drivers in over 20 American states now enjoy average car insurance rates that are at least 6% lower than average auto premium quoted in January 2009.

Nov 10, 2009 - Daniel Workman

Older Canadians over age 60 can buy health insurance plans from $84 per year, while average premiums for prescription drug benefits become less expensive after age 65.

Nov 9, 2009 - Daniel Workman

Average annual premiums for these sample private plans run from $54 for basic medical supplies and services to $2,250 for upgraded coverage with prescription drugs.

Nov 9, 2009 - Daniel Workman

These sales figures show how much Canada spent on artificial Christmas trees and decorations by source country. As well, information on live Christmas trees is presented.

Nov 8, 2009 - Daniel Workman

Although Singapore incurred a trade deficit with America in 2008, the Asian republic's busy shipping ports generated significant surpluses with most Asian countries.

Nov 7, 2009 - Daniel Workman

Canada may have many popular home-brewed beers, yet Canadian drinkers consumed 73% more imported beer than the total of all Canadian beer exports in 2008.

Nov 7, 2009 - Daniel Workman

In this case study of optional life premiums, rates for smokers are from 14% to 50% higher but at some ages are the same as for men and women non-smokers.

Nov 6, 2009 - Daniel Workman

Group life insurance contracts have a life conversion privilege that extends individual life insurance protection to terminating employees - even those in poor health.

Nov 6, 2009 - Daniel Workman

As these sample premiums show, even employees in poor health can pay the same low group term life insurance premium rates billed to fit young group members.

Nov 5, 2009 - Daniel Workman

Inuit art sculptures represent lucrative business opportunities for Nunavut artists and their families, provided they can master international distribution channels.

Nov 4, 2009 - Daniel Workman

These best-in-class payday loan sites depend on external factors like search engine traffic, links from other sites, as well as their own content and design.

Nov 3, 2009 - Daniel Workman

These life insurance websites are best able to draw more visitors via online searches, with compelling content that motivates users to buy their products.

Nov 2, 2009 - Daniel Workman

This analysis presents the 15 leading US life insurers with the highest revenues and profits, and lists life insurance companies by financial strength ratings.

Nov 1, 2009 - Daniel Workman

Term life insurance rates generally cost more for applicants living in New York, Seattle and Boston, yet those consumers can still shop for competitively lower premiums.

Oct 31, 2009 - Daniel Workman

Popular website quickly presents rate comparisons based on zip code without requiring consumers to enter emails, mailing addresses or phone numbers.

Oct 30, 2009 - Daniel Workman

Top imported products from the United Kingdom include petroleum, aircraft parts, medications, whiskies and black tea.

Oct 29, 2009 - Daniel Workman

Sample premiums rates at age 30 are nearly 12 times cheaper than rates for an individual buying long term disability insurance at age 60.

Oct 28, 2009 - Daniel Workman

Sample quotes for long term disability insurance showcase premium rates priced on coverage amounts, payment periods, total disability definitions and LTD policy options.

Oct 28, 2009 - Daniel Workman

Initially whole life premiums can be over 6 times higher than term life rates, yet whole life policies offer consumers significant savings over the longer term.

Oct 27, 2009 - Daniel Workman

This comparison shows which states currently quote the lowest auto insurance rates and identifies where car insurance rates have fallen the most since January 2009.

Oct 27, 2009 - Daniel Workman

These sample premium quotes for $100,000 in whole life insurance range from $280 for a 20-year-old woman to $6,088 for a male at age 70.

Oct 26, 2009 - Daniel Workman

The average annual premium that 20 year old females pay for 30-year term life insurance is 5 times less expensive than quoted rates for women age 55.

Oct 24, 2009 - Daniel Workman

The lowest annual rate is $127 for 20 year olds who buy a 5-year term life insurance policy, however the $151 premium per year for a 30-year term may be the better deal.

Oct 24, 2009 - Daniel Workman

This comparison of average term life insurance rates shows much lower premiums for women ages 60 to 80 over senior males of the same age.

Oct 23, 2009 - Daniel Workman

This review of term life insurance premiums for male and female smokers reveals rate savings ranging from 16.8% to 24.5% annually.

Oct 22, 2009 - Daniel Workman

This comparison of 20-year term life insurance rates reveals surprisingly higher life premiums for healthier insured males and females after they reach age 60.

Oct 21, 2009 - Daniel Workman

Frozen poultry, tires and small cars exported from Brazil to Canada have the highest tariff rates yet Brazilian aluminum, orange juice, coffee and aircraft are duty free.

Oct 20, 2009 - Daniel Workman

These practical case studies show how consumers can save money by replacing their term life insurance policies with lower-costing new life coverage.

Oct 19, 2009 - Daniel Workman

Canadian consumers can now immediately compare term life insurance premium rates online, but must take care to distinguish insurance rate facts from sales pitches.

Oct 19, 2009 - Daniel Workman

This analysis reveals some of the lowest term life insurance premium rates available to Californians and identifies the insurance companies that sell the policies.

Oct 18, 2009 - Daniel Workman

Vehicle tires exported from Japan to Canada have the highest tariff rates yet made-in-Japan construction equipment and industrial robots are duty free.

Oct 17, 2009 - Daniel Workman

Internet set-top boxes, small cars and crude oil were Mexico's top exports to Canada in 2008, which also included tomatoes and Mexican malt beer.

Oct 16, 2009 - Daniel Workman

Although exports of U.S. trucks fell 19.2% and medium to large cars delivered dropped 13.6%, Canada still imported US$17.1 billion worth of American vehicles in 2008.

Oct 15, 2009 - Daniel Workman

Among the top 25 exports from China to Canada, only 3 product categories are fully subject to import duties while 9 classifications have partial tariff responsibilities.

Oct 15, 2009 - Daniel Workman

Petroleum is Nigeria`s highest-volume export, yet the African country also supplies millions of dollars worth of cocoa beans, natural rubber and nuts to the U.S.

Oct 14, 2009 - Daniel Workman

To build sales to the Czech Republic, American exporters should target machinery, transport equipment, raw materials and chemical supplies for that developing nation.

Oct 14, 2009 - Daniel Workman

Computers, computer accessories and telecommunications equipment account for 52% of Malaysian exports while semiconductors generate 47% of American sales to Malaysia.

Oct 14, 2009 - Daniel Workman

Rich in resource-based exports from petroleum to cut flowers, Colombia also represents a potentially lucrative import market of 45.6 million consumers.

Oct 13, 2009 - Daniel Workman

Portugal exported US$338 million worth of cars and $70 million in wine to the U.S. last year, while buying $1.4 billion worth of American semiconductors and aircraft.

Oct 13, 2009 - Daniel Workman

UAE imported US$4.8 billion worth of civilian aircraft and passenger cars from America last year, while exporting $472.2 in aluminum and crude oil shipments to the U.S.

Oct 12, 2009 - Daniel Workman

Most popular made-in-China products sold to Canada include computer notebooks, video games, toys and cell phones.

Oct 12, 2009 - Daniel Workman

Nicknamed the Land of Smiles, Thailand had 3 multi-billion dollar exports to the U.S. last year: computer accessories, telecommunications equipment and fish.

Oct 10, 2009 - Daniel Workman

Although the global recession hit Ireland's trade-dependent economy hard, exports to the U.S.for medicinal preparations, soft drinks, Irish coffee and wine rose in 2008.

Oct 9, 2009 - Daniel Workman

Nicknamed the Land of a Thousand Lakes, Finland imported nearly US$2 billion worth of automobiles and civilian aircraft from America in 2008.

Oct 9, 2009 - Daniel Workman

While gold, rice and vegetables led fast-growing U.S. exports into South Africa last year, passenger cars were South Africa`s top billion dollar growth export to America.

Oct 8, 2009 - Daniel Workman

Venezuelan petroleum products exported to America cost about US$50 billion in 2008, while major U.S. exports to Venezuela include organic chemicals, rice and corn.

Oct 8, 2009 - Daniel Workman

Denmark exported US$713 million worth of telecommunications equipment to America last year, while importing $263 million in American-made medical equipment.

Oct 7, 2009 - Daniel Workman

Medicinal equipment and pleasure boats were among the top 10 imports into Greece from America, while leading Greek exports to the U.S. include vegetables and cosmetics.

Oct 7, 2009 - Daniel Workman

From civilian aircraft to newsprint, these 20 American exports that generate multi-billion dollar surpluses prove that the U.S. can regain global economic leadership.

Oct 6, 2009 - Daniel Workman