We are people of precaution and safety, more so now than ever before. Fifty years ago people didn't wear seat belts when driving or lock the front doors to their house, but we do these things now to keep our loved ones and ourselves safe. However, each year millions of families will be unprotected in […]

One of the universal truths about life is that there are often changes ahead, whether they're planned or not. Most of these changes involve our personal relationships, family, or career, meaning they have a lot of significance and impact for years to come. However, big life changes can also influence our financial situation, making it […]

These days, we're inundated with ads that tell us to start planning now for our financial future. The problem with that is that many consumers focus on one area, and neglect other key aspects of financial planning. For example, a family might be protected with Life Insurance, but with no money saved for retirement. Others […]

College is an important rite of passage for young adults, and many new college students will move out of town or even out of state to attend their school. Before saying goodbye to your college-bound student, it's important to have a discussion with them about money, financial responsibility, and insurance coverage. A majority of college […]

Senior citizens are one of our country's greatest assets, as they have contributed tremendously to our country's growth, innovation, and strength through the years. Unfortunately, seniors are also one of our country's most vulnerable groups, as aggressive salespeople, criminals and scammers, and even dishonest relatives often target them for their money. In part two on […]

Major life changes will often lead individuals or families to update or increase personal insurance coverage. For example, when a couple gets married or welcomes a new child to their family, it can trigger a change in life insurance coverage, estate planning, and beneficiary information. However, there are some life changes that can still impact […]

New parents are inundated with suggestions and products to help them care for and raise their children, covering a wide range of issues. Some of the more popular topics include feeding, clothing, education, discipline, safety gear, medical decisions, and more. However, new parents don't often get helpful suggestions about money and finances, which can leave […]

As adults, we'e required to make financial decisions every day, but some of these may be smart choices while others are mistakes. Although some financial mistakes impact us on a short-term basis, others may result in serious repercussions, such as delaying our retirement. In today's blog post, we discuss what kinds of financial mistakes could […]

Our parents spend years caring for us, teaching us, and guiding us from infancy to adulthood. Once adults, we can make our own decisions, plan for our future, and care for our self and our loved ones. Sadly, over time our parents may reach a stage where their own health, mobility, finances, and living situation […]

Studies have shown that a growing number of Americans reach retirement age and find themselves ill prepared financially for retirement, and they are forced to remain in the workplace for far longer than anticipated. Often, they fail to foresee future living and health expenses and do not save enough, or they make financial mistakes that […]