Overcome Your Own Laziness

Laziness sometimes just feels so good, it’s hard to motivate yourself to do anything about it; until now.  We’ve all been there: we’re lying on the couch watching nothing in particular, our mind and heart are telling us that we should do something. Anything. But our body does not respond and chooses laziness. Suddenly your fitness dreams Read More

National Cholesterol Education Month

We’ve all heard it: keep your cholesterol in check! But does anyone know what cholesterol is and what it measures?  Whether you’ve heard the words “keeping your cholesterol in check” from your grandparents, movies, or a box of Honeynut Cheerios, cholesterol seems to be one of those medical words we pretend to understand (like a Read More

Travelling Abroad? What You Need to Know About the Zika Virus & Your Travel Insurance

The Zika virus has spread from South America to the Southern United States, but how does this affect your travel insurance? The Zika virus has caused some understandable panic and concern among travelers hoping to travel to South America. What do we know about the Zika virus? And, will your travel insurance help cover Zika related Read More

What Are the Advantages of Short-Term Health Insurance

Health insurance comes in many forms so it may be hard to find something that matches your need, but short-term health insurance has some advantages over standard health insurance that may be just what you’re looking for.  Short-term insurance policies in the U.S. have definite drawbacks such as excluding coverage for pre-existing conditions, exposing you Read More

The Advantages of Term Life Insurance

Evaluating the strength of different policies for different people can help you make the best choice when it comes to term life insurance.  Term life insurance is among the policies that many people consider when they want to give their family financial support after their unexpected death. Term life insurance is not just one single Read More

Reasons You Should Use an Independent Insurance Agent

Get the peace of mind you need knowing that an independent insurance agent is on your side. When it comes to acquiring insurance, your two options are going through a captive insurance agent or an independent insurance agent. The difference between the two may not seem like much. After all, you just care about getting Read More

What is Covered by Disability Insurance?

Disability may come without a moment’s notice, but what does the standard disability insurance cover? You work hard to build a full life for yourself, so it’s only natural that you’ll want to protect that way of life. You’ve already protected your car, your home, and your family from the unexpected consequences of life, but Read More

4 Things to Do Before International Travel

Before your upcoming vacation abroad, make sure you use this international travel checklist.  It’s summer, and that means vacation. If you’re eschewing the usual trip to the family cabin in favor of something more adventurous, it pays to be ready. International travel requires a fair amount of preparation, but it’s almost always well worth the Read More