Year: 2017

From now up until April 18 — otherwise known as Tax Day 2017 — most people will be gathering documents to take to their accountants or sitting down at home computers to complete their taxes via user-friendly software. Given this stressful reality, the very last word that anyone — from the novice taxpayer to the […]

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February is American Heart Month, so you’ve probably seen lots of news about identification and prevention of heart conditions. But what happens if you’ve already had a heart attack?

Many people wonder if they can receive disability benefits for the aftereffects of a heart attack. In this podcast episode, we team up with Gary Pozsik of Health, Wealth, and Happiness to address the common myths and facts about filing for disability benefits due to a heart attack.

From speeding and tailgating to running red lights and using smartphones, chances are good that you witnessed some fairly remarkable — and fairly frightening — behavior on the part of fellow motorists as you drove into work sometime over the last week. While you do your best to drive defensively to protect yourself and your […]

Whether we realize it or not, we are surrounded by an avalanche of consumer myths whose hold gets stronger with each passing day owing to everything from the internet to simple word of mouth. As unfortunate as this reality is, the good news is that these myths can be effectively countered by a consistent dissemination […]

Sales representatives in high-paid industries, like the medical and pharmaceutical fields, know that income potential is very good. Sales can be a great career. On the other hand, if you are currently struggling to make quota – as nearly all sales reps do at one time or another in their careers – there might be another […]

One of the more frustrating realities for vehicle owners, outside of costly repairs, is learning that their insurance premiums will be rising by a not insubstantial amount. Conversely, one of the most satisfying moments for vehicle owners, outside of learning that they won’t need those costly repairs, is learning that their insurance premiums will be […]

Whether they realize it or not, most married couples engage in little contests on a regular basis from who can complete the daily crossword faster to who can make the better dinner party appetizer. Indeed, more health-conscious couples may wage an ongoing contest as to who can run a faster mile or even boast better […]

Most people think of long-term disability insurance as something that only older people need, but that is a misconception that can leave a younger person in a serious financial bind. People’s brains are not really wired to understand risk. We ignore it, or we assume that it isn’t as serious as others would try to […]

Last time, we discussed how football fans of all stripes planning to end the season in style by hosting a Super Bowl LI party — from small gatherings of family and friends to neighborhood blowouts — will want to add making sure they’re current on their homeowners’ premiums to their list of party preparations, as […]

It is time to treat your insurance policies like you treat your investments. That means taking the time to periodically review and adjust your portfolio to ensure you have the coverage you need. Making a small investment of time in reviewing and adjusting your auto insurance policy can save you money over the long-haul, providing […]