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Rethinking how to pay for long-term care services

Considering alternatives that can supplement your financial plan can help fill in any gaps and ensure you or your spouse are covered in the future.
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Term life insurance policies for every milestone

Term life insurance can help protect your family throughout life’s milestones and ensure they have the financial support they need.
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How long should your life insurance last?

Your goal should be to make sure the policy continues as long as you have people who depend on you financially, and until your last major financial obligation is paid. But how do you determine that? Here is some advice.
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Can I get life insurance if I have skin cancer?

Since this disease is a relatively common pre-existing condition, it’s not necessarily a deal breaker if you’re looking to qualify for life insurance coverage. Here we’ll answer some fundamental questions about getting life insurance if you have skin cancer.
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Financial moves to make before you graduate college

Before you earn your diploma, there are several financial moves you can make now to help get started on the right foot after college.
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Ideas on how to have a financial planning meeting with your family

Talking about financial planning can be tough, but meeting with your spouse, children, or grandchildren to discuss financial decisions can better prepare your family for the future.
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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.
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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.
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Tips for buying life insurance for your spouse

Setting up a sound financial plan for your family means making preparations for the future. An important part of doing that is acquiring life insurance for yourself and your significant other.
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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.
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How to be heart smart

February is American Heart Month, so it’s a good time to focus on your health to help avoid potential medical issues, such as heart attacks and heart disease.
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Practicing gratitude to help improve your financial health

As we enter a season focused on thankfulness, here’s how gratitude can help with your financial wellness and ways to incorporate it into your daily life.
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