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When thinking about healthcare coverage, don’t forget your teeth!   Did you know there’s a connection between the health of your teeth and the health of the rest of your body? It’s true! Issues in your mouth can affect your overall health. Good oral hygiene and regular professional dental care…

Heart attack. Stroke. Cancer.   Just the words can induce anxiety because facing a critical illness is devastating. The last thing you want to think about when dealing with an illness is money but, unfortunately, it can quickly move up the list of concerns. Speak with One of Our Advisors…

Finding a health care plan to suit your needs can be a frustrating experience.   Most people receive their health insurance benefits through their employer or their spouse’s employer. Unfortunately, not everyone falls into that category. Speak with One of Our Advisors What if you’re “in-between”? If you’re between the…

Choosing the right healthcare plan can be an overwhelming experience. It has lasting repercussions and can have a great impact on your financial health, as well as your physical well-being.   Before you even get to the ins and outs of the right healthcare plan, you have another important decision…

If you’re nearing age 65 (when you have to enroll in Medicare) or you already have a policy and you need to make a change, it’s difficult to know which experts to trust.   Sure, you can go to Medicare.gov and enroll in Medicare. But you won’t get the same…

Physiological changes occur at any age. But as you approach age 70 and beyond, some of those changes are significant.   You’re not at the mercy of your age. There’s a lot you can do to boost your health and decrease your chances of disease and immobility. Here’s what you…

Whatever your motivation to be healthier  –  maybe you want to lose weight, sleep better, have more energy or save on healthcare costs –  it can be difficult to put a plan in place and continue on that path.   Now that spring is just around the corner, perhaps you’re…

You can’t get around health insurance. You need it at every stage of life, but especially as a senior. During this time, your medical needs can change greatly.   Take full advantage of Medicare as you approach age 65. Remember, you can always change your Medicare plan after age 65…

It’s hard to stick to an exercise program.   Your life is busy. You’re consumed with work, family, and friends. Or maybe you don’t like working out. Maybe you’re a morning person and have to be at work early, so getting a workout in before you leave for your job…

Speak with One of Our Advisors Here are some nutrition hacks to get you off on the right foot: Make it colorful. You don’t have to count calories or painstakingly log every food you eat to ensure you’re eating a nutritious diet. Just make sure your plate is colorful. Over…

As a retiree, you’ve probably had dreams of traveling the world –  or just going to the next state over. However, as you age, health concerns become an issue and leaving the home becomes more difficult. Recurring illnesses and chronic conditions like diabetes can make traveling a challenge.   You may…

Low-cost health insurance plans may seem like a good deal, especially if you’re trying to afford health insurance in the first place. Lower monthly premiums make purchasing health insurance more of a reality for individuals with a fixed income or to middle-class families looking to get individual health insurance.  …

Now that you have health insurance, you can start using it!   Even if you’d had health coverage before, every plan is different. If you’re new to health insurance, it can be an overwhelming process to figure out how it all works. This guide will show you how to use…

Shingles.   If you’ve had it, or know someone who has, the mere mention of the word can bring you to your knees. The painful condition afflicts 1 million people each year in America alone, while people over 50 years of age are most susceptible to it. However, young people…

If you have diabetes, you have to be even more vigilant when you’re sick. The condition can make your health even more delicate if you get dehydrated or don’t/can’t eat. It’s best to have someone monitor your condition when you’re ill, but if you don’t have someone living with you,…

Gaps in a donut are good. It means you can eat those cute little bite-sized donut holes  –  without the guilt.   But holes in your health insurance coverage are NOT good. And many seniors on Medicare have these gaps. Click here to learn more about switching to Medicare by…

When one of your parents comes down with an illness, or potentially, a chronic condition, you should pay close attention. If an aging parent is dealing with even minor ills, it may be a sign that something serious is going on.   As the primary caretaker, you should know what…