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9 Major Life Insurance Mistakes To Avoid- Updated [2021]

Making These Life Insurance Mistakes Can Cause Huge Problems For You And Your Heirs A life insurance death benefit provides the ultimate safety-net for families who have not accumulated significant enough assets to "self-insure." However, simple life insurance mistake can cause potentially huge problems down the road. By having

By |2021-01-30T21:18:39+00:00January 29th, 2021|Guides|Comments Off on 9 Major Life Insurance Mistakes To Avoid- Updated [2021]

Why A Stay At Home Mom “Salary” Could Easily Top $150K

The Stay At Home Mom "Salary" While some holler and fuss about the untouchable price tag, others are perfectly fine stamping a firm number on this gig. Not surprisingly, many stay-at-home moms (SAHM) undervalue their own efforts. After all, most of these women put in 96 hours a week

By |2021-03-12T08:35:24+00:00January 3rd, 2021|Just for Women|Comments Off on Why A Stay At Home Mom “Salary” Could Easily Top $150K

High Risk Life Insurance Companies- (Best For 2021)

High-Risk Life Insurance Companies We all take occasional risks. But while everyone is known to have a bad habit or two, there are some people who enjoy hobbies that others consider ‘extreme.’ Life is a matter of personal choices. Unfortunately, when you’re shopping for life insurance, bad habits and

By |2021-02-23T18:51:37+00:00December 29th, 2020|High Risk Insurance|Comments Off on High Risk Life Insurance Companies- (Best For 2021)

5 Solid Money-Saving Tips For A Single Mom

Money-Saving Tips Savvy single moms juggle it all-student loan debt, chidcare, household finances, so you need all the money-saving tips you can find! If you’re like most single moms, you’re constantly on the lookout for ways to save money. After all, few endeavors in life are more difficult (or

By |2021-03-09T17:29:22+00:00December 15th, 2020|Just for Women, Life Insurance, Parents|Comments Off on 5 Solid Money-Saving Tips For A Single Mom

5 Beneficiary Mistakes to Avoid

After 35+ years of serving clients in the life insurance industry, I’ve seen many clients navigate the task of beneficiary assignment. On that same note, “Chris, is life insurance part of an estate?” rings through my office plenty of times during one week. And for good reason. Life insurance

By |2020-12-10T19:11:45+00:00November 30th, 2020|Estate Planning|Comments Off on 5 Beneficiary Mistakes to Avoid

How to Afford the Cost of Child Care

Cost of childcare The annual cost topping nearly $10,000, working families are shelling out more than ever for the cost of care. Plus, families paying for a nanny service can easily double or triple those numbers. According to MarketWatch, child care costs are roughly double what one year’s worth

By |2020-11-02T03:34:22+00:00November 1st, 2020|Family Protection|Comments Off on How to Afford the Cost of Child Care

End-of-Life Planning: Why Bother?

In this post, we examine a vital and often overlooked aspect of life: end-of-life (EoL) planning. Many individuals need help making financial, legal, and medical decisions toward the end of their life. Here, we look at end-of-life planning, it’s impact, and whether it’s genuinely necessary. Plus,

By |2021-05-13T18:00:10+00:00October 16th, 2020|Estate Planning|Comments Off on End-of-Life Planning: Why Bother?

7 MORE Steps Women With Sleep Apnea Can Take To Get Awesome Term Insurance!

Did You Know That Women Living With Sleep Apnea Have Higher Mortality Rates Than Men Do? Medical professionals and sleep researchers have been studying obstructive sleep apnea symptoms in women, like increased risk of heart attack and stroke, as well as, what causes snoring in females. So, what does

By |2020-11-27T19:48:35+00:00September 30th, 2020|Sleep Apnea, Term Insurance|Comments Off on 7 MORE Steps Women With Sleep Apnea Can Take To Get Awesome Term Insurance!

Life Insurance With Pre-Existing Conditions

Purchasing adequate life insurance with pre-existing conditions can seem daunting — but in this post, we’ll show you how. Sure, it’s tough dealing with medical conditions, let alone convincing a life insurance carrier to sell you a policy to protect your family. As a 35-year-seasoned independent broker, I’ve

By |2021-02-10T18:05:02+00:00September 6th, 2020|High Risk Insurance|Comments Off on Life Insurance With Pre-Existing Conditions

How To Get Life Insurance While Pregnant – 7 Things To Know

How To Get Life Insurance While Pregnant Discovering that you’re going to have a baby usually brings a bunch of emotions. From surprise to happiness to that “oh my gosh” moment, your feelings are probably all over the place. As a parent, what you’re experiencing is all too familiar

By |2021-02-09T20:11:41+00:00July 23rd, 2020|Parents|Comments Off on How To Get Life Insurance While Pregnant – 7 Things To Know