Dustin Metts- Blake Insurance & Financial Group

06/10/2026

If you have 5 minutes today, listen to this story.

These aren’t actors, and this isn’t an isolated situation.

Even if Ambra had survived, National Life Group could have paid out a portion of the $2.5 million death benefit because of her stroke through Living Benefits.

This is why we’re so passionate about life insurance with living benefits.

It’s one of the most important financial risk-mitigation tools a family can have.

If your coverage isn’t enough for your family, or your current policy doesn’t include living benefits, I’d love to show you how a plan can help protect against more than just death.

With their kids finally out of the house, Shane and Ambra were movi...

05/28/2026

Life is like a puzzle.

Over time, the pieces start fitting together — family, career, health, finances, retirement, future plans.

But sometimes life shifts a piece unexpectedly. A health issue. Job loss. Market changes. Loss of a loved one. Rising costs.

When one piece moves, it can affect everything connected to it.

That’s why having a plan matters. Not just for one area of life, but for how all the pieces work together.

At Blake Insurance & Financial Group, we help individuals and families build plans designed to hold together even when life changes.

210 likes, 6 comments. "Solving the Puzzle of Life's What-Ifs"

05/21/2026

We’ve had multiple new and current clients revisit their strategies recently. We were able to make a couple of changes that bolstered their retirement income. Would love to do the same for you or someone you know!

With tax season behind us, now can be a good time to revisit retirement savings goals and stay current on contribution guidelines.

Learn more in our latest blog: https://bit.ly/4eZHFjV

05/21/2026

“We make good money… so why does it still feel like we’re behind?”

If this thought has crossed your mind lately, you’re not alone. Between raising a family, paying for childcare, managing debt, saving for retirement, and trying to enjoy life in the middle of it all, it’s easy to feel stretched thin even with a solid income.

Sometimes it’s not about making more money. It’s about having a plan that gives your money direction and purpose.

That’s where thoughtful planning can make a big difference.

05/20/2026

Always great hanging out with Blowfish Baseball! Their 21st season is only 8 days away. Come out to the ballpark! ⚾️

05/19/2026

Compound Interest 📈

That yellow section? That's money you never saved, your money made it for you.

This is compound interest in action. Start with $1,000/year at a hypothetical 5 percent return, and by year 30, you've built nearly $70,000. But the real story is the yellow: Interest earning interest.

Year 1: almost no interest at all.
Year 30: the interest on your interest alone might cover a year of car payments (or more).

You don't need to invest more. You need to stay focused on your strategy. What's one financial habit you wish you'd started earlier? Drop it below. 👇