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How to prepare your finances for the end of 2021

From making sure you hit financial deadlines, to reviewing your portfolio, to reassessing your life insurance coverage, there are many items to include on your year-end checklist.

How divorce can affect your financial plan

Going through a divorce or a separation after a long-term relationship can be one of the most emotionally taxing experiences in a person’s life.

Uncover the benefits of life insurance

If you want to protect the people you love, life insurance should be an important part of your financial planning. It can provide a meaningful amount of money to your family and give you a way to leave a legacy. However, it can also do a lot more than that.

Does life insurance through work provide enough coverage?

Most people get life insurance through their employer because it's easy and convenient. All you have to do is sign up. You don’t have to take a medical exam, and you only have to fill out one form and name a beneficiary. The problem, however, is that the coverage you get through your work probably won’t be enough.

Getting life insurance can be faster and easier than ever

The process of getting life insurance has evolved, helping to make it a smoother process to learn about, apply for, and manage a policy.

Get a retirement “paycheck”: How to plan your retirement income

While looking toward the future, it’s important to remember what you may need to do before you enjoy your golden years. That’s why retirement income planning can be so important.

Tips for finding retirement planning advice

You can find advice from a variety of places and at different price points. If you’re looking for some additional help, here are some no-cost and low-cost options to consider.

Do you own your financial future?

In times of uncertainty and economic changes, life insurance can be a valuable component to a financial strategy. Unfortunate events can alter your financial future, but there’s a way to help protect your plans.

Tips for reviewing your life insurance policy with a financial professional

When you purchased your life insurance policy it was best suited for your needs at the time. But as your life situations change, so do your life insurance needs.

Ways to save money this summer

Summer is coming up quickly and with an end in sight for the pandemic, you may be itching to get out into the world. But remember to do so safely and economically! There are many ways to enjoy the season on a budget and save.

Life insurance at any age

Life insurance coverage is available across different age ranges, so it’s important to find a policy that suits your needs. Here are some things to consider at various stages in your life.

Financial moves to make before you graduate college

Managing your money is an important part of being on your own and the sooner you start preparing for your financial independence, the better off you’ll be. Here are four moves to make before you get that diploma.

How to raise financially smart children

Whether it's playing an instrument or figuring out how video games work, a child’s brain can make active connections quickly. The same is true for understanding financial literacy.

Life insurance as part of retirement planning

By having the right life insurance coverage when you retire, you can make it easier for your family to handle finances when you die.

Tips for improving financial literacy today

“Financial literacy” is a buzz phrase that you may have discussed on money shows or podcasts, or written about in articles. But being financially literate is more than just a trendy concept, it’s something that can help you in all aspects of your financial life.

Ways to financially prep for spring

Now that the weather is about to turn, you can make plans to head outdoors and enjoy the warm season. But with the change in season comes new expenses and financial considerations. To ensure your budget is prepared, here are a few tips to help plan for spring.

How to retire confidently

When it comes to retirement finances, many Americans don’t feel confident about their plans. 41% of participants in the recent Midland National survey gave themselves a ‘C’ or lower on retirement planning. Fortunately, you can boost your confidence by taking a few simple steps to ensure you are on the right path to financial security in your golden years.

Can you buy life insurance while pregnant?

There’s a lot of important steps you’ll most likely need to take before you have your baby. With some of these steps, you’ll be able to help you achieve some of your financial goals.

Tips for rebuilding your emergency fund

Even if you anticipated the possibility of a crisis by building an emergency fund, the money you saved to stay afloat in these uncertain times could now be gone. So what do you do when your emergency fund is gone? Here are some tips.

Reasons to purchase life insurance for family members

Coverage isn’t limited to individuals. It can also be extended to your children and other family members to help make everyone’s lives a little easier when someone passes away.coverage isn’t limited to individuals. It can also be extended to your children and other family members to help make everyone’s lives a little easier when someone passes away.