Plan for tomorrow

Tips for choosing a life insurance beneficiary

A beneficiary receives assets if you die while the policy is still active. But deciding who gets your money isn’t always just a matter of selecting a person. Your policy rules and state laws may affect or even restrict your choices.

Is a life insurance policy through your job enough?

To secure the appropriate amount of coverage for you and your family, it's vital to consider buying a supplemental or individual life insurance policy. Here’s why.

What can life insurance do for you?

If you want to protect the people you love, life insurance should be an important part of your financial planning. It can provide a meaningful amount of money to your family, give you a way to leave a legacy, and much more.

Finding the right life insurance match for you

If it’s your first time shopping for life insurance, there’s a good chance you may not know which option is the right one for you. Finding the best match requires some homework before you make your choice. Here’s a breakdown of the various life insurance options to help you figure out which one fits best.

Buying life insurance for your whole family

Although most of us tend to imagine individuals when we think about life insurance buyers, coverage can also be extended to your children and other family members to help make everyone’s lives a little easier.

When to review a life insurance policy

Your life insurance policycan offter assurance and stability for your family should you pass away. But that policy needs to be revised and updated from time to time, especially when a life-changing experience occurs. Review your policy if one of the following events occurs.

Getting life insurance can be faster and easier than ever

Online planning tools and social content can make it easy to learn about life insurance products and explore broader benefits—that maybe weren’t offered previously.

How can a life insurance policy help with retirement planning

Buying the right life insurance coverage with your future retirement in mind can make it easier for your family to handle finances when you die. It can also help protect your money, manage your taxes and give you the opportunity to grow cash value which you can use for a variety of needs and activities.

Fixed index annuities for retirement income

When you retire, you have a lot to look forward to, from traveling, pursuing your favorite hobbies, and spending time with your family. While looking toward the future, it’s important to remember what you may need to do before you enjoy your golden years.

Ways to find retirement planning advice

If you’re like most people, you'll want some advice on how to make sure your money lasts as long as you do (or longer!) You can find advice from a variety of places and at different price points.

Do you own your financial future?

On the surface, life insurance may seem fairly simple and straightforward—it can provide financial support to your family and loved ones should you pass away. Permanent life insurance comes in many forms, with each product type having its own benefits.

Choosing a life insurance policy at any age

Life insurance is an important part of your overall financial planning at any age. Buying a policy helps to provide financial stability for your loved ones when you’re gone.

Six myths you should know about annuities

There are a lot of myths about annuities. With so many types to choose from, figuring what is factual and what isn't about them can be a challenge. To help you understand how annuities work, here are six of the most common misnomers about them.

Easy ways to save on costs this summer

After more than a year of enduring the COVID-19 pandemic, you may be ready to get out into the world and enjoy the summer. The good news is that there is still a lot of summer fun to engage in, just remember to do so safely and economically! Here are some suggestions.

Reviewing your life insurance policy with a financial professional

As your life situations change, so do your life insurance needs. That's why it's vital to keep your life insurance policy up to date by reviewing it regularly with a financial professional.

Can a fixed index annuity help protect against sequence of returns?

People typically think of the average rate of returns when it comes to sustaining their retirement income. However, what might be more impactful is not the average return, but the order of returns.

Financial steps to take the year you graduate

Managing your finances is an important part of being on your own and the sooner you start, the better off you’ll be. Here are some money moves you should make before you leave school.

Tips for raising financially smart kids

As early as age three, you can start teaching your children how to be financially smart and form good habits. Here are some tips.

5 ways to become more financially literate

In honor of April being Financial Literacy Month, here are 5 tips that you can use right away to improve your financial literacy.

Preparing for spring expenses

To make sure you’re prepared and so is your budget, here are four big financial considerations to prep for before the first day of spring.