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07/18/2024

Breaking: 13-year NFL veteran Randall Cobb will be joining the SEC Network as a college football analyst this season.

The initial announcement said the former Kentucky Football WR had retired from the NFL, but it was later clarified that he has not officially ended his playing career.

01/03/2022

Happy New Year! God Bless!

03/20/2020

Your insurance needs can change once you've retired. Learn more about which policies you need and which ones might be wasting your money.
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03/19/2020

Boost your financial health by following these debt wellness tips!
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In the spirit of getting financially fit, here are five debt wellness tips to help you shed your debt and live a fiscally healthier life.

03/18/2020

Want to keep more of what you earn in 2020? Consider these tax planning tips!
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A little tax planning now can go a long way toward helping you keep more of your money next year. Learn about potential savings from tax credits and deductions.

03/17/2020

Have clients considering HSAs? Here's what you should tell them.
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A Lively executive looks at features and uses that might get clients' attention.

03/16/2020

Did you know that, according to Marshall & Swift/Boeckh, 75% of businesses are underinsured? Although most businesses know the value of having insurance to cover unexpected hazards or losses, the vast majority are still not sufficiently covered to provide an effective safety net.

Part of growing and scaling a business is having access to funds such as loans to purchase equipment, pay staff, lease or buy property, and support the functions that help grow your business. Select lenders require that a life insurance policy is in place before the approval of a loan.

The most important reason to purchase life insurance is to protect yourself and those you love.

03/16/2020

For many people, early retirement is the ultimate goal. These signs might indicate that you're on your way to making it happen!
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Early retirement is the dream for many, but you might be closer to it than you realize. Here are some of the signs you may be on the right track to retire ahead of schedule. 

03/13/2020

Looking to generate more income in retirement? These strategies can help!
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Life's costs don't stop after you stop working full time. Consider these potential options for generating income in retirement. 

03/12/2020

The current Coronavirus pandemic has a lot of people thinking about ways to protect their families future. According to Forbes.com, In the face of widespread fears about infections and quarantines, many Americans are getting their financial houses in order. It's important to remember that many life insurance policies can be purchased online from the comfort of your home and in some cases, with no exam or lab work needed. It's also important to note that if you're thinking about shopping for life insurance, an experienced life insurance agent can help provide you with valuable advice and can help determine your needs!

03/12/2020

More than half (51%) of millennial respondents surveyed answered that they feel their level of personal finance knowledge is holding them back from making financial progress, compared with just 43% of Gen Z and 26% of Gen X and older. What are your thoughts?

The majority of Americans think personal finance should be taught in school.

03/12/2020

These TED talks could help you become an even better advisor. What talks would you add to the list?
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We asked some financial service leaders for their favorite TED Talks, and here’s a selection for your viewing or listening pleasure.