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JESSICA’S STORY OF SURVIVAL

Did you know that in the U.S., every two minutes a woman is diagnosed with breast cancer? One in eight women in the U.S. will be...

COLLEGE APPLICATION TIPS FROM A RECENT GRAD

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COLLEGE APPLICATION TIPS FROM A RECENT GRAD

As the leaves start to change and the weather cools down, many start to think of the impending winter season arriving. To high school...

AN INVESTOR’S TALLEST ROADBLOCK: BEING HUMAN

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AN INVESTOR’S TALLEST ROADBLOCK: BEING HUMAN

In a 1980 landmark study, Swedish scholars revealed that most people have a superior view of their skills and risk-taking ability. The...

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INSURE YOUR PHONE, BUT NOT YOUR LIFE?

Let’s talk about that for a moment. In our fast paced digital world we live in, when did our devices start ruling our lives? Do we truly...

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BULLS, BEARS AND TURTLES, OH MY!

It sure is fun to see the positive returns of a bull market. But, if you are cringing at the sight of significant downturns and losses...

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MIND AND BODY BALANCE

During the holiday season, achieving mind and body balance can feel even more daunting than usual. The burning question remains…how do we...

SAVING EARLY FOR RETIREMENT IN SPITE OF FOMO

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SAVING EARLY FOR RETIREMENT IN SPITE OF FOMO

The early bird gets the worm, right? That’s how the saying goes, and with saving for retirement, nothing could be more true. Source: NLG...

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COMMUNITIES WHERE YOU LEAST EXPECT THEM

When we think of our communities a few things pop into mind. The local coffee shops. The postal office and fire department. The grocery...

SEEKING PERMANENCE IN THE “DISPOSABLE” AGE

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SEEKING PERMANENCE IN THE “DISPOSABLE” AGE

Plastic water bottles, cardboard boxes and even life insurance protection seem disposable these days. Thankfully, many of our used-up...

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THE GIFT OF BEING SINGLE

When I was a little girl, I envisioned a storybook of my life. Becoming a successful wife and mother is what many little girls dream of...

DIGITAL DETOX: A BOLD MOVE FOR MY HEALTH

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DIGITAL DETOX: A BOLD MOVE FOR MY HEALTH

I just went through a tough breakup. We were together day and night for years. I could count on him for anything I needed–helping me find...

UNDERSTANDING LIFE INSURANCE LINGO PART 1: POLICY BASICS

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UNDERSTANDING LIFE INSURANCE LINGO PART 1: POLICY BASICS

Life insurance represents a key corner of the financial planning space in need of more education. Nearly three in five consumers (59%)...

UNDERSTANDING LIFE INSURANCE LINGO PART 2: POLICY BENEFITS & EXTRAS

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UNDERSTANDING LIFE INSURANCE LINGO PART 2: POLICY BENEFITS & EXTRAS

Life insurance provides peace of mind, but it can also provide more. Learn about life insurance policy benefits beyond the death benefit....

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THE BEST KEPT SECRET IN LEADERSHIP

The “secretary” is old-school, the thing of legends. I used to be proud to say that I could type 112 wpm and take shorthand at the speed...

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RETHINK WHOLE LIFE INSURANCE

If you’ve heard of whole life insurance, you may have heard some mixed messages about it. So let’s dispel the two big myths about whole...

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LIFE (INSURANCE) IS FOR THE LIVING, TOO

Did you know that many people rely on life insurance while they’re living in addition to the death benefit proceeds? About 91% of life...

TAKING THE PRESSURE OFF THE COLLEGE DEGREE: EMBRACE THE JOURNEY

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TAKING THE PRESSURE OFF THE COLLEGE DEGREE: EMBRACE THE JOURNEY

Hey, college and high school grads! Your degree (or proposed degree) is important. Don’t let anyone convince you otherwise or shame you...

USING AN SPDA TO HELP MEET YOUR SAVINGS GOALS

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USING AN SPDA TO HELP MEET YOUR SAVINGS GOALS

Becky has a problem, but it’s a good one to have. She has carefully managed to put away a sizable sum in her checking account that will...

SHOULD YOU INSURE YOUR FOUR-LEGGED FRIEND?

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SHOULD YOU INSURE YOUR FOUR-LEGGED FRIEND?

Pet insurance seems right “in the moment” but can fetch heavy long-term costs, too. Source: NLG I was 2,000 miles from home on a...

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SUNDRY SITUATIONS FOR SPDAS

In my previous post about Single Premium Deferred Annuities (SPDAs), I summarized Becky’s challenge to find a financial product for her...

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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