Mom and Me: A True Story
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Why an Insurance Agent Makes a Difference When Buying an Insurance Plan
Buying Medicare health insurance, an individual health, life, homeowners’ insurance plan can be complicated. There are so many details and...
Preparing For an Emergency
Things happen. We all know that. But are you and your family prepared in case there is an emergency at home or work. It’s important to have an...
Don’t Let Insurance Coverage Gaps Put You at Financial Risk
We all know we need health insurance to cover some of the cost of healthcare. Homeowners insurance or renters insurance assume the risk of loss in...
It’s February And That Means It’s American Heart Month
The American Heart Association wants to help everyone live longer, healthier lives so they can enjoy all of life’s precious moments. We know that...
Starting a New Business? Don’t Forget Your Insurance
In today’s world, many of us have more than one career. Often, that second or third career, is as a new business owner. For some the new career is...
How to Stay on Track with Healthy Goals for 2017
Many of us started the New Year with the resolution of eating healthy and trying to stay fit. Although it is only mid-January, how many of you are...
Insurance and Financial Planning Resolution for 2017!
The start of a new year is always a good time to take some time to look back at the events of the past year and all that we’ve achieved. It’s also...
Wishing You a Happy Holiday Season
As we all gear up for the holiday season we wanted to take a few minutes to thank you for your trust and loyalty this past year. It’s been a busy...
End of the Year Financial To-Do List
This time of year is always so busy with the holidays, family get togethers, various events and, don’t forget, end of the year projects at work. As...
Modest Increases for 2017 Medicare Parts A & B Premiums and Deductibles
With the Oct. 18 announcement by the Social Security Administration that the cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for Social Security benefits would...
Open Enrollment For Health Insurance is Here!
The yearly period when people can enroll in a health insurance plan is here and will run through January 31, 2017. Pay attention to the important...
Eat Well, Sleep Enough and Move to Stay Healthy
What is physical well-being? It means having good health and enough energy to do the things you need to do and want to do. How do you maintain...
Four things to know about Medicare Open Enrollment
Medicare’s Annual Election Period (AEP), also known as open enrollment, happens every year from October 15 to December 7. Here are four things to...
Pick a Plan, then Find The Right Doctor
Picking a health insurance plan is only half the battle. Now you have to pick your primary care physician. You’ve picked out your health insurance...
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- Why the End of the Year Is the Perfect Time to Review Your Life Insurance Coverage
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- What Are Accelerated Death Benefits in Life Insurance?
- Why Dental Isn’t Covered by Health Insurance Plans (And Why That Matters)
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- Why the Lowest Premium Might Cost You More in the Long Run
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