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Are You Protected? Why You Should Review Your Life Insurance Policy

Blog Author: Jessica Richter

Life moves quickly, but it’s important to take time to review your life insurance policies at least once each year. Ensuring everything is up to date within your policy can allow you to feel confident that your loved ones will be protected and have less to worry about.

Financial Planning As You Retire

Blog Author: Tom Peterson

Planning for retirement can bring many emotions – excitement, confusion, and even fear of the unknown. Having confidence in your financial well-being is one of the best ways to establish a joyful retirement. Here are some points to consider as you prepare to retire and plan financially for your ...

How to Stay Stress Free This Holiday Season

Blog Author: Kathy Ingulsrud

The holidays! A time for family, friends, and special memories – or at least, that’s what we hope for. Sometimes the holiday season is stressful, lonely, and difficult, and we may even find ourselves feeling frustrated and irritable. Thankfully, there are some effective strategies for re-centering ...

What Do I Get With Original Medicare?

Blog Author: Kari Mellone

You spend the first 65 years of your life contributing to Medicare taxes, so naturally, you may wonder: what do you get with Medicare? Are there any options for coverage beyond Original Medicare? This article will dig a little deeper into what you get with Original Medicare and the options ...

Term vs. Whole Life Insurance: What’s the Difference?

Blog Author: Jessica Richter

When deciding on a life insurance policy that meets your needs, it is helpful to know the options and how they differ. Here, we will review how term life insurance and whole life insurance policies work, and what the benefits may include.

Understanding Medicare and Diabetes Coverage

Blog Author: John Demko

November is National Diabetes Month, making this is an ideal time to revisit the disease’s significance and its impact on many lives. An estimated 33% of people 65 and older have diabetes (2022). Being a senior and diabetic can be tough on your body and harsh on your wallet. It’s important to ...

What Are Annuity Ratings?

Blog Author: Tom Peterson

When you shop at Amazon or Target, or visit restaurants and retail businesses, ratings help you decide what and where to purchase. This is also important when making impactful decisions, such as selecting a health plan or making a financial decision. Before investing in an annuity, it’s a good idea ...

Which Medicare Option is Right For Me?

Blog Author: Gabe Taylor

Original Medicare can leave a lot of gaps in your health coverage. For example, there is no maximum out-of-pocket limit on your health care costs when enrolled in just parts A and B. This means that if you have original Medicare by itself, you are vulnerable to an infinite amount of costs. ...

An Introduction to Life Insurance Underwriting

Blog Author: Jessica Richter

When applying for a life insurance policy, it is helpful to know the different types of life insurance underwriting you may experience as you go through the approval process. Let’s look at what it means to assess your risk as an applicant, and how the insurance company will determine your level of ...