Being Uninsured Costs More Than Being Insured

Many people often think that being uninsured is saving them money, but this thinking is flawed and objectively incorrect. Humans are species that tend to think about their short-term well-being rather than their long-term. Evolutionarily, it makes sense: Escape the hungry jaguar now, worry about what berries you’ll eat later. This mindset is hardwired into Read More

Can an Independent Agent Save You Money?

With all the insurance policies you seemingly need, it can be an expensive but important financial expense.  There are few words which make young adults cringe harder than “insurance.” Many people feel that insurance premiums are endless wastes of money being thrown into a bottomless void of insurance, and they may do everything in their Read More

Overcome Your Own Laziness

Laziness sometimes just feels so good, it’s hard to motivate yourself to do anything about it; until now.  We’ve all been there: we’re lying on the couch watching nothing in particular, our mind and heart are telling us that we should do something. Anything. But our body does not respond and chooses laziness. Suddenly your fitness dreams Read More

National Cholesterol Education Month

We’ve all heard it: keep your cholesterol in check! But does anyone know what cholesterol is and what it measures?  Whether you’ve heard the words “keeping your cholesterol in check” from your grandparents, movies, or a box of Honeynut Cheerios, cholesterol seems to be one of those medical words we pretend to understand (like a Read More

4 Things to Do Before International Travel

Before your upcoming vacation abroad, make sure you use this international travel checklist.  It’s summer, and that means vacation. If you’re eschewing the usual trip to the family cabin in favor of something more adventurous, it pays to be ready. International travel requires a fair amount of preparation, but it’s almost always well worth the Read More