The importance of securing permanent life insurance coverage. Shopping for life insurance isn’t on anyone’s list of fun things to do. It can be stressful and daunting to secure coverage that will protect your loved ones when you’re no longer around to do so. One of the first things you probably want to understand, though, Read More
Common cancer myths and misconceptions to understand. Did you know that October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month? During this month individuals, communities, and organizations take time to raise awareness about this disease and support those living with it. Like most cancers, there are several myths and misconceptions floating around about who can get breast Read More
Determine if your employer-sponsored life insurance is right for you and your family. Many people enroll in life insurance through work because of its low cost and it’s easy to manage. If you have an employer-sponsored life insurance policy, you may think you’re all set and have all the necessary coverage in place to protect Read More
Concerns over health care expenses begin to rise. Many Americans have had to choose between paying rent and paying for health care. For some, health care is a major concern. In fact, new surveys found that some households found health care more difficult to pay for than rent, taxes, and groceries. A recent poll found Read More
Top reasons that aren’t good enough for not buying life insurance. It’s not uncommon for families to put off buying life insurance. The excuses that come up are usually the same. Purchasing life insurance may not seem like a priority but accidents can happen when you least expect them. When you put off buying life Read More
Finding suitable health insurance when you work for yourself. For some, the dream of climbing the corporate ladder is not a dream at all. With the rise of the millennial workforce, the number of self-employed professionals is expected to triple by 2020. Although working for yourself offers a lot of freedom and flexibility, it also Read More
How to better handle stress in the workplace. No matter how much you love your job, stress at work is inevitable. In fact, job pressure is one of the top causes of stress for Americans. Not only does stress in the workplace cost businesses billions of dollars a year in lost work hours and medical Read More
Understand how family history can influence your term life insurance premium. In the life insurance application process, it’s common for insurers to ask questions about your family’s medical history. When you’re purchasing term life insurance, it’s useful to know how your family’s health can impact your premiums. Did your grandparents smoke a pack a day Read More
Should you buy travel insurance or rely on your health insurance? Are you jet setting soon? Perhaps you’re visiting the pink sand beaches in the Mediterranean or hiking in Costa Rica for a week. Before you pack your bags, it’s wise to consider whether or not you could benefit from travel insurance. Alarmingly, many travelers Read More
Understanding the benefits of disability insurance. Insurance is about protecting some of your most important assets such as your home, vehicles, and high-value belongings. But what about protecting your paycheck? What would happen if you became seriously ill or injured and weren’t able to work for some time? Here is where disability insurance comes Read More