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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

Whole life or not whole life: that is the life insurance question – Part 3

Part 3: The modern insurance carrier In Part 2 of this series, we discussed the formation of the corporate structure for providing insurance. This structure made it easier for interested parties to pool resources and spread the risk, thus making… Read More

Single Parents: Don’t Leave Your Children’s Future to a Crowdfunding Site

by Maggie Leyes | When it comes to parenting, your to-do list can seem never-ending, from signing up for school activities, to projects around the house, to planning for the future. It seems as soon as you check something off,… Read More

It’s like childbirth

by Amy Greene | Have you ever felt like you didn’t fit in? I have. I grew up with my parents driving older cars. My father is a mechanic and would keep them running long after most people would even… Read More

Whole life or not whole life: that is the life insurance question – Part 2

Part 2: The corporate structure In Part 1 of this series (CD – insert link), we discussed how fraternal societies formed to indemnify families against the loss of a financial provider. This “coverage” was “permanently” available since it was not… Read More

Navigating The Second Retirement: Civilian Retirement!

by Tracy Latona | Retirement…You’ve done it once through the military, which was an incredible and honorable feat! This time around, in the civilian world, the emotions feel a little bit different. Perhaps there’s a feeling of anticipation, or maybe… Read More

15 Year Goal Done In Under 7 Years

by Angela Carlson | Leif (my husband) and I never dreamed in 2017 we’d be at this point.What happened in 2017?We decided we didn’t like our financial situation and chose to change it.We made a list. Pay off all consumer… Read More

Whole life or not whole life: that is the life insurance question

Part 1: The origin of life insurance Whole life insurance was the original form of the product; yet it has become a topic of controversy today. This series of articles will provide some clarity to the dilemma, and help you… Read More

Why Do I Need to Review My Life Insurance Annually?

by Dr. Enoch Omololu | Some things can take a “set-and-forget” approach, but your life insurance shouldn’t be one of them! A lot can happen in a year. Think about the changes you’ve seen in your own life: maybe you’ve… Read More