Friday, February 3, 2017Already having a hard time keeping your New Year's resolutions? The National Institutes of Health says you're more likely to stick to a change in your routine by taking one small step at a time -- so break down your resolutions into bite-size chunks. READ MORE >>
Friday, January 27, 2017Retirees are entitled to a variety of preventive tests and services once they sign up for Medicare at age 65. Some of these screenings are provided with no out-of-pocket costs for retirees. Here are some of the free preventive services Medicare beneficiaries are eligible to take advantage of. READ MORE >>
Friday, January 20, 2017Are you at a high risk of getting glaucoma? Glaucoma is an eye disease that causes loss of vision—usually side vision—by damaging the optic nerve, which sends information from your eyes to your brain. Fortunately, you can help prevent vision loss by finding and treating problems early—and Medicare can help. READ MORE >>
Friday, January 13, 2017When you're just starting out, life insurance may not be your first concern. But it's worth planning for the unexpected. Half of millennials have life insurance — whether their own policy, one through an employer, or both, according to the LIMRA and Life Happens 2016 Insurance Barometer report. READ MORE >>
Friday, January 6, 2017In 39 states, social hosts who serve alcoholic beverages can be held liable for an injury or death caused by a guest who is subsequently involved in an alcohol-related auto accident. Such social host liability laws and judicial rulings extend to commercial alcohol servers, as well. READ MORE >>
Friday, December 30, 2016Every year, we do it on the same day at the same time. The instant the calendar changes from the old year to the new one, we convince ourselves that this year will be different. We’re going to do everything we didn’t do in the past. It’s such a predictable ritual that it’s become part of our DNA. READ MORE >>
Friday, December 23, 2016Candles, lights and decorations are an essential part of the holiday season. Unfortunately, they also increase the risk of fire and injury. Each year fires occurring during the holiday season injure nearly 3,000 individuals and cause over $900 million in damage.* READ MORE >>
Friday, December 16, 2016According to LIMRA, an international association of life insurance and financial planning companies, 40% of Americans have no life insurance, and half of those who do are underinsured. Of particular concern, one in three parents with children under 18 have no life insurance. Why you may need life insurance. READ MORE >>
Friday, December 9, 2016Buying life insurance now helps protect your dependents later if you’re not around to take care of them. After you’re gone, your family can use the proceeds to cover funeral costs, mortgage payments, college tuition and other expenses. There are two main types of life insurance: term and permanent. READ MORE >>
Friday, December 2, 2016How great is life insurance? Pretty darn great. In honor of Life Insurance Awareness Month, we're looking at some of the great things life insurance does for America, from protecting families to employing millions. These statistics are proof that what you're doing matters. READ MORE >>
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