Understanding Insurance

Learn about the requirements for receiving Medicare in 2024

There are three major requirements for Medicare. You must be either 65 or older; have a disability; or...

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When Does Medicare Supplement Open Enrollment Take Place?

Medicare Supplement, also called Medigap, is a type of supplemental health insurance that complements...

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Retirement planning: 6 things to know about choosing an annuity beneficiary

An annuity is a financial vehicle designed to help you accumulate money for retirement, protect what...

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What Is a Medicare Supplement Plan?

Healthcare costs in the U.S. are continuing to rise. One study showed that in 2017, one in 100 Americans...

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What is universal life insurance?

Life is full of changes, transitions, growth—and sometimes disruptions. That’s why it may be...

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How annuities help protect against inflation

“Retirement is like a long vacation in Las Vegas. The goal is to enjoy it to the fullest, but not so...

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Misconceptions About Ages and Medicare

There’s no way around it: Medicare is confusing. While this government-sponsored health insurance...

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Get to Know the Annuity, a Key Retirement Savings Vehicle

A key number to know as you prepare for retirement is how much money you need coming in every month to...

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4 things Millennials and Gen Zers should know about life insurance

As a Millennial or Gen Zer who’s young and healthy, life insurance may be the last thing on your mind....

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Who should buy supplemental health insurance?

If you’ve ever dealt with a serious illness, injury or hospitalization, then you know how expensive...

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