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Increasing Income In the Military

by Tracy Latona | Most people who join the military join in their late teens or early 20’s. Money is not a topic of concern at that age, whether it’s because they have newfound freedom of choices, they’re young and dumb and… Read More

How is $43,083.05 leaving your account?

by Angie Carlson | $43,083.05 This is the amount that leaves your bank account with your permission to help fund banks, credit card companies, and corporations. This is the amount you are spending so you can stay in first place… Read More

Fear Factor: life insurance

In the many years I have been selling life insurance, I have discovered a variety of reasons for why people don’t buy a policy. Here are the top four: Not important right now. Too busy. Can’t afford. Don’t want to… Read More

What Happens When You Settle

by Angie Carlson | For years, I settled.Things were “good enough.”Things needed to be “stable.”Pay the bills.If your settling – something within you knows that you crave a change.Listen to it.Do whatever you need to do to make it happen.You… Read More

Whole life or not whole life: that is the life insurance question – Part 5

Part 5: Contemporary trends In Part 4 of this series, we discussed the creation of new products, to reach out to new classes of consumers. In Part 5 we will discuss contemporary trends. Here are some highlights from Think Advisor:… Read More

Why Would I Need to Get Life Insurance for My Child?

by Barbara A. Pietrangelo | Life insurance is a topic usually associated with adults since it provides peace of mind for those who have someone depending on them financially. But there is life insurance coverage for minors as well, known… Read More

Whole life or not whole life: that is the life insurance question – Part 4

Part 4: Companies develop products for everybody In Part 3 of this series, we discussed the formation of the modern insurance carrier. These were almost exclusively mutual companies, owned by policy holders. In Part 4 we will discuss the creation… Read More

Married and Deployed: How to Manage Finances During Deployment

by Tracy Latona | Deployments are a time of stress, anxiety, and frustration. Let’s face it; your whole world is turned upside down, and no amount of training can prepare you for the field. It’s hard on both the soldier… Read More

October Budget Items

I like big budgets and I cannot lie… by Amy Greene | It’s already October! How did that happen? I’m not sure about you, but September flew by and here we are, Oct. 1st!. And we know what that means….… Read More

The Shift

By Angie Carlson | For a period of time, I was doing all the things. Being consistent. Showing up. Serving. Yet it felt like NOTHING was happening. With my life. With my money. With my relationships. With my business. It… Read More