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Juggling a career, caring for your family and other responsibilities can put you in a position of financial disadvantage when it’s time to retire. Maybe you chose to stay home with your children, giving you less of an opportunity to accrue the same amount of savings as your husband. Perhaps…

Depression can happen to anyone, no matter their age, gender or any other distinction you can think of.   It’s one of the most common disorders, affecting many Americans at some point during their lifetime. The number of people with undiagnosed depression is most likely far higher. While aging isn’t…

Each generation has its own health concerns.   While there’s no reason to be afraid, it’s a good idea to be aware so that you can be proactive about prevention. Knowing what’s out there can also inform the decisions you make about your healthcare, especially during the season of Marketplace…

You’ve probably heard about short-term health insurance in the news lately.   Recent changes have made a splash in the health insurance world and everyone’s talking about it. The simplest way to describe this kind of coverage is that its purpose is to fill the gaps or transitional periods between…

Long-term support and services include any kind of assistance that helps a person who cannot help themselves due to cognitive, physical, or chronic health conditions. These services include instrumental activities of daily living such as eating, bathing, and getting dress. Long-term care may also include stays in assisted living facilities…

You know that life insurance is a valuable asset to have in the event of your death.   But did you know all the ways that life insurance can be valuable while you are living? Aside from the obvious death benefit, there are countless ways that a quality life insurance…

Anxiety doesn’t discriminate.   It doesn’t just strike one particular age group. At one time, anxiety was thought to be declining in older adults, but it turns out that the opposite is true. The disparity came as a result of seniors being more likely to talk about their physical ailments…

You know you’ve done it.   That slight headache, a twinge in your back or weird rash has sent you straight to Google to diagnose yourself, quickly followed by mentally planning your final expenses. You’re not alone. Sixty-five percent of Americans turned to Dr. Google to decipher their symptoms in…

Editor’s note: This post was originally published on 8/24/17 and has been updated for accuracy and comprehension.   Coughing and sneezing are no fun. You feel like you want to crawl into bed, pull the covers over your head, and stay put until it passes. Not to mention the fact…

Editor’s note: This post was originally published on 9/7/17 and has been updated for accuracy and comprehension.   Are you among this group of people who are in the gap? You know you need life insurance and the peace of mind it brings, but you haven’t yet pulled the trigger.…

Editor’s note: This post was originally published on 9/14/17 and has been updated for accuracy and comprehension.   It’s no one’s favorite topic. Talking about death, especially your own, can be uncomfortable and downright anxiety-inducing. But, if you’ve ever had to make funeral arrangements for a loved one, you know…

The life expectancy of the average American is higher than it’s ever been.   It’s important that you make good choices like losing weight, quitting smoking, eating a healthy diet, and staying physically active. Doing these things may help ward off some of the 8 most common health concerns for…

Good oral hygiene is necessary for the overall health of your entire body. When you don’t take care of your teeth, you put other vital areas at risk of disease and decay. Find out why your dental health is so important and ward off these nine scary consequences of ignoring…