Who are you thankful for this Thanksgiving? You likely have some relationships in your life that are extra meaningful. Perhaps you’re thankful for a spouse or partner? Or maybe your children? Or perhaps siblings, friends, or even coworkers?
Do any of those individuals rely on you for financial support? Do you have a spouse who relies on your income? Or perhaps minor children who depend on your financial means? More>>
So, you’ve made the decision to learn more about long-term care insurance. That’s smart, as neither health insurance nor Medicare would pay for extended long-term care services in the event that you needed them in the future. Plus, there’s about a 70% chance you’ll need some type of long-term care after age 65, according to government stats. And given that the cost of long-term care can quickly deplete your life’s savings, it just makes sense to add it your financial plan. More>>
Nursing homes have been caught in the crosshairs of the coronavirus pandemic. As of early May 2020, Covid-19 had claimed the lives of more than 28,000 nursing home residents and staff in the United States.1 But U.S. nursing homes were unstable even before Covid-19 hit. They were like tinderboxes, ready to go up in flames with just a spark. The tragedy unfolding in nursing homes is the result of decades of neglect of long-term care policy. More>>
Take a few minutes to review your workplace benefits for next year. Your household finances for 2021 could depend on it.
After one of the most difficult and financially stressful years for many Americans, digging back into the details of workplace benefits like health savings accounts, or HSAs, and flexible spending accounts (FSAs) is probably the last thing you want to do.
Overcome that fatigue and get to it. More>>
According to a study revised in 2016 by the Urban Institute and the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, when you reach age 65 you will have about a 50 percent chance of developing a health issue or disability that will require some long-term care service. Life expectancy suggests you will live well into your 80s, so what will be your plan to address the costs and burdens of aging? More>>
Thinking of purchasing new life insurance? Before you make a commitment, it’s important to understand how the annual premium for a policy is determined. Playing the biggest role in how much you’ll pay: how old you are. More>>
Life insurance comes with a number of advantages. One of the biggest draws is being able to financial support your family members after you pass away. Most life insurance policies include a death benefit, which your beneficiaries receive after your death. That money can be used to cover funeral expenses, repay outstanding debts and replace lost income. More>>
2020 has been a powerful reminder that we are all in this together, and our choices and actions have the power to protect the most vulnerable among us in a big way. The same holds true when it comes to breast cancer. By uniting as a community that recognizes the value of all women, we can work ToGetHer to make sure every woman has access to education, screening, treatment, support, and hope, regardless of her circumstances. More>>
To purchase a life insurance policy, most people have to undergo extensive medical evaluations and health history checks. It’s a lot less risky for the insurance company to insure a healthy person than a sick one. However, you can get life insurance even with a history of health issues. Some policies, like guaranteed life insurance, cater specifically to individuals who have struggled to get traditional life insurance based on their risk factors. More>>
Any time is a good time to lock in life insurance if you need it. And the pandemic and economic crisis have spurred an increase in life insurance shoppers, as people look to shore up their overall financial plans.
Whether the pandemic or other life events have brought you to the point of a life insurance purchase, here are top tips if you’re looking at term life insurance. More>>