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Sarah Heckle

Senior Web Content Analyst

Sarah Heckle is a Kentucky-based writer with a decade of experience in the financial services industry. Since joining CNO Financial Group in 2015, she has focused on making complex insurance and financial topics accessible to people at every stage of their financial journey.

Articles by Sarah:

Healthy Aging, Life Events

How ZIP Code Impacts Alzheimer’s Diagnosis: 3 Ways to Take Control of Your Cognitive Health and Future

Imagine two people who both have a family history of Alzheimer’s disease. One person lives in...

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Understanding Insurance

Life Insurance Glossary: 28 Terms You Must Know in 2025

At first glance, life insurance is pretty simple. You pay an insurance company regularly, and if you...

Life insurance glossary infographic showing 28 key terms including term life insurance, whole life insurance, burial insurance, and universal life insurance for better understanding of coverage options.
Personal Finance

IRA vs. 401(k): What to Know

Are you ready to start saving for retirement, but don’t know where to start? You may be able to...

Middle aged man sitting at a home office desk and laptop doing research.
Understanding Insurance

Take Advantage of These 8 Free Things Under Medicare

With the Medicare Annual Enrollment Period (AEP), you may be focused on what your coverage will look...

Senior couple using a digital tablet at home.
Understanding Insurance

Learn About Big Changes Coming to Medicare Part D 2025 Because of the Inflation Reduction Act

Medicare Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) is quickly approaching and runs from October 15-December 7. Big...

Close-up of a male hand holding a pill bottle pouring medication into his hand.
Healthy Aging, Life Events

How to Prevent Workplace Stress From Impacting Your Relationship

Do you often have bad days at work that follow you home and cause you to unfairly pick fights with your...

Cropped shot of an unrecognizable mature couple sitting on the sofa with their arms folded after an argument.
Life Events, Understanding Insurance

6 Health Insurance Options for Early Retirees

Sixty-five may be the traditional retirement age in the United States, but did you know that seven in 10...

40ish couple hiking in the woods.
Understanding Insurance

Inclusive Insurance: Supporting Diversity

Insurance is designed to help and protect people, yet some of the most vulnerable people are being...

Older black man on the phone while working on his laptop at home.
Life Events

Unretiring? These 7 Tips Will Help You Nail Video Job Interviews

Are you part of the one in six retirees who are considering returning to work? As you search for the...

Older woman on a virtual job interview in front of a laptop.
Healthy Aging, Life Events

Coping With Guilt of Moving a Parent to a Nursing Home

You know that moving your aging parent to a senior living facility is the best option. You see signs...

Adult daughter looks at her senior father with a serious look on her face.