Women earn 78 cents to every dollar that men earn, according to the U. S. Department of Labor. That’s 23% less than their male...

I have aging parents. But I don’t have children. Am I still considered part of the “Sandwich Generation” or does lack of one slice of...

We’ve been going through a fun and interesting debate in my family: Now that we can double our money, who should get it? Source: NLG No,...

“Dance With The One Who Brung You” – Old Southern Saying (with various ungrammatical variations). Source: NLG “A man with a watch knows...

Call me crazy but between juggling work schedules, playing hot potato with parenting duties (“but I read stories last night…”), and...

Single Premium Deferred Annuities (SPDAs) are not often talked about. Unfortunately, there isn’t a lot of awareness of what this product...

I’ve had some really great mentors along the way, both professional and personal, who bravely shared their “warts and all” wisdom and...

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is celebrated in a number of different ways across our great nation. In many communities, MLK day is...

Every year, I have the opportunity to get a health screening. I get updated on my cholesterol, blood pressure, height and weight–the...

Parents of a child with special needs know that when it comes to their day-to-day activities, nothing comes easy. Caring for a child with...

It’s nearly impossible to meet with a financial professional today and not hear about indexing–whether it’s a fixed indexed annuity used...

Last year, I picked up a recreational hobby that provides tremendous fun and enjoyment, but I knew it also introduced a certain amount of...

While many Americans believe they’re retirement savvy, the average baby boomer has trouble answering even simple retirement questions....

My colleague, who grew up in the insurance industry, was a true believer in the value of life insurance. Her husband really wasn’t. John...

Have you ever noticed when you ask someone the age of their baby or toddler you get answers like “he’s 18 months old” or “she’s two and a...

“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...

At a recent gathering, I spoke to Will, a local small business owner. Will and his uncle have built a very successful diesel repair...

Everyone in their lifetime goes through periods of significant loss and this year has been one of those for my family. We have lost...

When it comes to savings, the gender savings gap is huge. A recent study1 indicated that women have 50% lower savings than their male...

When I talk with friends and colleagues about retirement, the term “retirement” doesn’t have the same connotation it once had. Different...