Tough love: Why coverage matters for caregivers
I always hoped my mom and I would be close, but I never thought that would involve her living with me. If you spend your days juggling work, kids, and playing nurse to a parent or another loved one, you’re not alone. As the number of seniors in America hits record levels, more Americans are […]
Life insurance for dads: 5 things you need to know
To your family, you’re Mr. Fix-it. When something breaks, you’re the one they run to. And though you grumble about it at times, you really do love being the go-to guy. From toy repair to car repair and everything in between, you can pretty much fix anything. But what if something happened to you? Would […]
Here’s why moms need life insurance, too
As a mom, you’re everything to your family – the random sock finder, the keeper of all schedules, the one the kids will track to the ends of the house to ask a question (even if it means walking past Dad). You give your time, your sleep, and occasionally your sanity to care for them. […]
5 easy ways to save on life insurance rates
Think you can’t afford life insurance? Truth is, it’s actually cheaper than most people think. In fact, one study found that half of consumers think life insurance is three times more expensive than it actually is, and millennials overestimate the cost five times over. That said, if you’re looking to bargain-hunt on life insurance rates, […]
Guide to life insurance over 50
For many of us, getting married, buying a house, or having a baby is the reason we get life insurance. But what happens decades later when that baby is all grown up and the mortgage is (hooray!) finally paid off? As the years bring new changes, your life insurance needs to change, too. If you’re […]
What couples need to know about buying life insurance
You talk about everything with your partner – your career goals, your next vacation, and which Netflix show to binge-watch this weekend. But have you had the life insurance talk yet? For most couples, life insurance is something that should be on the radar. Whether you’re happily married with children or happily living together kid-free, […]
Understanding Life: The millennial’s guide to life insurance
Here’s a quick pop quiz for all you millennials out there: How likely are you to change jobs in the next year? When are you most likely to become a parent? And most importantly, how can you best protect the life you’re working so hard to build each day? For the 83.1 million millennials born […]
Funeral planning checklist
Most of us haven’t sat down and crunched the numbers on our final send-off. But sooner or later, it’s coming – and your family could wind up with some pretty eye-popping bills. The average funeral cost can add up to $10,000 or more, from funeral home expenses to bouquets of your favorite flowers at the […]
Understanding Life: 5 mistakes to avoid when buying life insurance
Buying term life insurance is nothing to be scared of – we promise. That said, there are a few things that could cost you if you’re not careful. Steer clear of these common mistakes when you’re shopping for a term life insurance policy, so you can lock in the most affordable, dependable coverage. Mistake 1: […]
4 alternatives to traditional gift-giving this holiday season
Sweaters have long replaced swimsuits and you’ve just about had your fill of pumpkin spice, which means the holiday season is upon us. It certainly can be the most wonderful time of the year, filled with parties, huge feasts with friends and families, and those songs about reindeer and chestnuts playing in every store and […]