The Fundamentals of Disability Insurance
May 27, 2019 5:16 pm Leave your thoughtsDisability insurance pays benefits when you are unable to earn a living because you are sick or injured. Most disability... View Article
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Long-Term vs. Short-Term Disability Income Insurance
May 21, 2019 5:09 pm Leave your thoughtsIt’s hard to imagine becoming disabled, and harder still to imagine a disability lasting longer than a few weeks. But... View Article
Time to Hit the Panic Button on Market Volatility?
May 20, 2019 9:47 pm Leave your thoughtsPresented by Kevin Moore, CFP® Recent declines have taken the U.S. stock markets down more than 2 percent. Not surprisingly,... View Article
Women and Asset Protection: How Insurance Can Help
May 13, 2019 6:00 pm Leave your thoughtsInsurance is an important part of your asset protection plan. A good asset protection plan should attempt to: Recognize potential problems before they arise Shield your assets from potential legal liability, and Protect your property, possessions, and income from creditor claims
Saving for College
April 17, 2019 1:31 pm Leave your thoughtsThere's no denying the benefits of a college education: the ability to compete in today's job market, increased earning power, and expanded horizons. But these advantages come at a price. And yet, year after year, thousands of students graduate from college. So, how do they do it?
How Grandparents Can Help Grandchildren with College Costs
April 9, 2019 1:06 pm Leave your thoughtsAs the cost of a college education continues to climb, many grandparents are stepping in to help. This trend is expected to accelerate as baby boomers, many of whom went to college, become grandparents and start gifting what's predicted to be trillions of dollars over the coming decades.
How to Protect Yourself Against Identity Theft
April 4, 2019 5:55 pm Leave your thoughtsMassive computer hacks and data breaches are now common occurrences — an unfortunate consequence of living in a digital world. Once identity thieves have your information, they can use it to gain access to your bank and credit card accounts, make unauthorized transactions in your name, and subsequently ruin your credit.
Ways to Better Protect Yourself from Identity Theft
March 19, 2019 7:00 pm Leave your thoughtsAs we learned from the Equifax breach in 2017, we can fall victim to identity theft through no fault of... View Article
529 Savings Plans vs.Prepaid Tuition Plans
March 12, 2019 7:00 pm Leave your thoughtsSection 529 plans are popular education savings vehicles. To choose the type of 529 plan that’s right for you, it’s... View Article
529 Plans and Financial Aid Eligibility
March 5, 2019 7:12 pm Leave your thoughtsIf you’re thinking about opening a 529 account, or if you’ve already opened one, you might be wondering how 529... View Article
