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...

An advance directive, also known as a living will or medical directive, is a legal document that outlines your wishes about health care...

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...

Finding your soulmate and saving for retirement actually have a lot in common. Both can be intimidating, require careful planning and...

We live in a high-tech world where information about all topics under the sun is available at your fingertips. We are moving toward...

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...

As people live longer and work longer, there are more generations working together than ever before. The more we enjoy each other’s...

There’s no better time than today to develop your retirement plan and consider options that may be suitable for your future. Read about...

Communication can solve, or cause problems. It is the way we represent ourselves, make requests, share how we feel about the world and...

Life moves fast. So fast that it can be hard to slow down and plan. So, what’s one to do? One simple step is to have a life checkup each...