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LESSONS FROM A FIRST TIME HOME BUYER
In March of 2017, we bought our first home. I was actually surprised when I first started researching the possibility of buying a home....
THE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS
Have you ever wondered why we have dreams and desires? Why we pursue things like money, power, respect, love and family? They all stem...
RECENT GRAD GUIDE: HOW TO DRESS FOR THE OFFICE
Your hard work and years of education have finally paid off! You received your first job offer and happily signed the dotted line to...
PLAN ON ENJOYING A LONG RETIREMENT
When my mom told me she was moving from small-town South Carolina to the Gulf Coast of Florida, images of alligators, Disney World and...
PARENTING CHILDREN THAT SUFFER FROM DEPRESSION
I can recall the hot summer day nearly 10 years ago, I received a frantic call from my daughter while I was at work… Her 8 year-old...
DON’T BLINK: JUMP START YOUR FINANCIAL FUTURE NOW
One day you’re graduating from school and out in the working world. The only thing in the future you’re thinking about are your weekend...
APPRECIATING THE MULTI-GENERATIONAL WORKPLACE
As people live longer and work longer, there are more generations working together than ever before. The more we enjoy each other’s...
6 THINGS MILLENNIALS WANT YOU TO KNOW
Millennials, a generation born roughly between the years of 1982 to 2000, are noted as being self-loathing, high maintenance, finicky,...
HEART DISEASE IS A SILENT KILLER FOR WOMEN
Many people refer to the culture at National Life as one of family. The genuine caring and interest we have for one another is obvious,...
GETTING READY TO SEND YOUR CHILD TO COLLEGE
Anyone who has ridden a rollercoaster can distinctly recall the “click, click, click” sound as the car climbs to the top of the first and...
HOW HEALTHY LIVING CAN SAVE YOU MONEY IN THE LONG RUN
There always seems to be a negative association with healthy living and saving money. You feel great about yourself, but one trip to...
WHEN IT COMES TO SAVING FOR RETIREMENT, TIME IS AN ASSET
As people save for retirement, they strive to determine how much they will need to maintain the lifestyle they live. However, saving up...
HOW TO BEAT BACK TO SCHOOL STRESS
Back to School time is extremely hectic, not just for kids, but for parents too. It requires a transition from laid-back, easy-going...
WHAT IS A FIXED INDEXED ANNUITY?
There’s no better time than today to develop your retirement plan and consider options that may be suitable for your future. Read about...
7 WAYS TO USE YOUR LIFE INSURANCE…BEFORE YOU CHECK OUT
Most people think of life insurance as just insurance that can pay for funeral expenses and leave some money for those who are left...
COMPREHENSIVE RETIREMENT PLANNING: MORE THAN JUST PLANNING FOR A PAYCHECK
What encompasses a comprehensive retirement plan? For many, planning for retirement focuses just on the need for consistent income and...
ARE YOU A VICTIM OR A VICTOR?
When challenges arise, do you become a victim or a victor? Source: NLG We’ve all experience challenges in our lives. When the difficult...
GETTING READY TO RETIRE [CHECKLIST]
After many years of working and planning for retirement, I’ve found it’s not that easy to just say “Today’s the day. I’m going to...
HOW I ACHIEVED FINANCIAL PEACE OF MIND
I, like many Americans, have always been in pursuit of peace of mind. You know—that place where you know that even in the worst of times...
TAX-RELATED IDENTITY THEFT
Anticipating a big refund this tax season? So are lurkers on the Dark Web. Here are signs to watch for to keep tax-related identity...
US National Debt Clock : Real Time
Charting America’s Debt: $31 Trillion and Counting. Failing to plan is planning to fail!
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