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 […]

We are now less than a week away from the day of the year that legions of sports fans greet with equal parts excitement and sadness, Super Bowl Sunday. Here, the excitement comes from watching the two teams left standing — the New England Patriots and the Atlanta Falcons — battle for the coveted title […]

Last week, we discussed how you should give yourself a round of applause if you decided to opt into group long-term disability coverage through your employer during this year’s annual enrollment period. We also discussed how many you might not notice anything dramatically different after taking this important step, and may even have questions about […]

Given that we’re only a few weeks into 2017, chances are good that you’re still getting used to some of the adjustments you made to your employee benefits during annual enrollment. For example, it could be that your paycheck is now smaller owing to larger retirement contributions or that you’re back to having to pay […]

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Earlier this month, we discussed one new year’s resolution that can help you find peace of mind: make January the time to review and update your insurance policies.

In this podcast episode, we team up with Gary Pozsik of Health, Wealth, and Happiness and discuss our final tips for evaluating your insurance policies to ensure a smart start to the new year.

Long-term disability coverage should be a part of most peoples’ insurance portfolio, providing peace of mind and protection in the event of a disabling injury, disease, or mental condition. Unfortunately, long-term disability insurance can only help you if you are able to make a successful claim on your policy and the insurance companies go to […]