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SOMETIMES YOU NEED TO FIND THE SIDE DOOR

Michael Cartolano is a LifeChanger of the Year nominee in the running for the Capstone Award which honors retiring K-12 educators. This...

WHAT DOES IT MEAN FOR A FATHER TO PROTECT HIS FAMILY?

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WHAT DOES IT MEAN FOR A FATHER TO PROTECT HIS FAMILY?

I’ve never been tagged as a macho man. Growing up, I preferred poetry to football, baking to baseball. But when I became a dad 17 years...

CONFESSIONS OF A NEW KAYAKER WHO NOW OWNS A LIFE INSURANCE POLICY

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CONFESSIONS OF A NEW KAYAKER WHO NOW OWNS A LIFE INSURANCE POLICY

Simple and straightforward. Two words that don’t usually factor into my decision-making process when it comes to large purchases. Source:...

LIFE INSURANCE LINGO: YOU KNOW WHAT I MEAN, RIGHT?

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LIFE INSURANCE LINGO: YOU KNOW WHAT I MEAN, RIGHT?

“You know what I mean right?”… Well actually, I don’t. How many times have you had a conversation only to walk away not really...

6 QUESTIONS WOMEN SHOULD BE ASKING ABOUT THEIR FINANCES RIGHT NOW…

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6 QUESTIONS WOMEN SHOULD BE ASKING ABOUT THEIR FINANCES RIGHT NOW…

The pandemic has been a wake-up call for many to reevaluate their finances, according to a recent Life Happens survey. And for women,...

TEACHERS: 5 THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT A 403(B)

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TEACHERS: 5 THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT A 403(B)

Source: NLG This summer, I was tasked with overhauling Retirement Homeroom, a National Life website dedicated to helping Educators and...

WHY WE BOUGHT LIFE INSURANCE FOR OUR CHILDREN

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WHY WE BOUGHT LIFE INSURANCE FOR OUR CHILDREN

And 4 Tips on How It Works… Source: NLG When our kids were little, we purchased life insurance policies for each of them. While it wasn’t...

11 THOUGHTFUL INSIGHTS ON NAVIGATING DIFFICULT TIMES

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11 THOUGHTFUL INSIGHTS ON NAVIGATING DIFFICULT TIMES

Source: NLG What would you tell your 10 year-old self? Do you ever think about your childhood and how some things you held a high regard...

MAKING A YEAR END FINANCIAL CHECKLIST: CHECKING IT TWICE

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MAKING A YEAR END FINANCIAL CHECKLIST: CHECKING IT TWICE

The end of the year can be a busy time. Holiday celebrations, spending time with loved ones, wrapping up work commitments and projects...

MAKE SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING A PRIORITY DURING DISTANCE LEARNING

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MAKE SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING A PRIORITY DURING DISTANCE LEARNING

This is part of a series of posts from nominees for our LifeChanger of the Year educator recognition program. We meet scores of...

A PARTNER FOR YOUR JOURNEY: NAVIGATING ALZHEIMER’S

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A PARTNER FOR YOUR JOURNEY: NAVIGATING ALZHEIMER’S

My mother was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s three years ago. While the progression had been slow, the last few months have witnessed a...

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6 OTHER WAYS YOU SAVE BY POWERING DOWN…

Someone once asked me the age-old question: “If you were stranded on a deserted island, what is the one thing you would take?” For me,...

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7 LIFE INSURANCE MYTHS AND THE TRUTH

Life insurance can sometimes be hard to understand. Do I really need it and if so, how much? Whether you decide you need life insurance...

HOW TO TALK TO A FRIEND ABOUT LIFE INSURANCE

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HOW TO TALK TO A FRIEND ABOUT LIFE INSURANCE

I work in the life insurance industry and I am passionate about educating others about it. For many, life insurance is not the most...

HE ALWAYS BELIEVED IN ME: HAPPY FATHER’S DAY, DAD

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HE ALWAYS BELIEVED IN ME: HAPPY FATHER’S DAY, DAD

“My father gave me the greatest gift anyone could give another person, he believed in me.” – Jim Valvano. Source: NLG If someone should...

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RESETTING FOR RESILIENCE

RESETTING FOR RESILIENCE: REINFORCING THE LINK BETWEEN SEL AND ACADEMICS FOR THE NEXT PHASE OF THE PANDEMIC. Source: NLG All across the...

SCHOOL NURSES: LIFECHANGERS NOW MORE THAN EVER

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SCHOOL NURSES: LIFECHANGERS NOW MORE THAN EVER

K-12 educator recognition program, LifeChanger of the Year, has announced that its 2021 Fall Spotlight Award will honor School Nurses. ...

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403(B) SUPERPOWER

HAVING A STATE PENSION IS A GOOD THING. RETIRING AND REALIZING IT’S LESS THAN YOU EXPECTED IS NOT A GOOD THING. Source: NLG Eric Crouch,...

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LIVING BENEFITS: THE MISSION CONTINUES

AT FCA Financial, LIVING BENEFITS ARE, AS WE SAY, KIND OF OUR THING. THIS, I CAN’T BELIEVE IT’S BEEN SIX YEARS SINCE WE DEBUTED IT. IT...

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COLLEGE SAVINGS PLAN

AS TUITION COSTS CONTINUE TO SKYROCKET, PROPER PLANNING FOR YOUR CHILD'S COLLEGE EXPENSES IS BECOMING MORE AND MORE IMPORTANT. LEARN HOW...

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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