How Many Life Insurance Policies Do I Need?
Posted: September 22, 2019
Financial planning is not always cut and dried. Changes are likely to occur in a person’s life, and financial needs and goals shift along with them. Life insurance is part of the financial picture for a good portion of our lives. It may increase as our responsibilities increase and decrease as we accumulate more assets. There may be times when it suits a person’s needs...
HSA Vs. FSA: Which Is Better?
Posted: September 13, 2019
Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) and flexible spending accounts (FSAs) are group benefits offered to employees that are similar in some ways. Both are accounts that allow you to make tax-free contributions to save for medical costs. However, there are several key differences between HSAs and FSAs. What Is An HSA? An HSA is a health savings account with tax advantages, used in combination with a...
Health Insurance Options For The Self-Employed
Posted: September 10, 2019
More Americans today are making the decision to be self-employed. Although this course of action has many advantages, sourcing your own health insurance is not among them. With the rising costs of healthcare, health insurance is essential for everyone, including the self-employed. If you go uncovered, you may have to pay costly medical bills out of pocket, losing the opportunity to have affordable access to...
Voluntary Term Life Insurance Vs. Voluntary Permanent Life Insurance
Posted: September 7, 2019
Voluntary life insurance is an optional benefit offered to employees by employers. It pays cash benefits to a beneficiary upon the death of the insured. In exchange for the employer’s guarantee of payment of these benefits, the employee pays a monthly premium. Typically, employer sponsorship makes premiums less costly than for individual life insurance policies. Types Of Voluntary Life Insurance Employers can provide two types...
Gym Alternatives: How To Keep In Shape Anywhere
Posted: August 29, 2019
We all know that regular exercise is important for overall health. An active lifestyle that includes exercise and healthy eating can even help you get better rates for health insurance and life insurance. (Speak with one of our experienced agents for more information about how you can lower your premiums.) Some people don’t like to go to the gym for exercise, while others simply don’t...