Monthly Archives: March 2021

history of insurance
A History of Insurance in the US We have lived with insurance for such a long time that it almost seems like it has always been around. That has not been the case. Like everything, insurance had its start somewhere. We will be taking a look at the history of […]

A History of Insurance in the US

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life insurance riders
Life Insurance Riders Riders are benefits that can be added to an already existing policy. You purchase different ones to customize the coverage to your liking. The additions do cost extra so it is important to only choose the ones that you would truly benefit from. Here are some of […]

Life Insurance Riders

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after the pandemic
6 Things We Should Continue After the Pandemic I think we can all agree that the pandemic has been a weird and tough time. We have dealt with things that we never thought we would. There has been loss, sickness, isolation, etc. but we have managed to push through it […]

6 Things We Should Continue After the Pandemic

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qualifying events
Qualifying Events When there are certain life changes, you are given an opportunity to make some adjustments to your health plan. These changes are considered qualifying events and they allow what is considered a special enrollment period, which is any time outside of the annual open enrollment period to make […]

Qualifying Events

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elderly targeted scams
Tips for Avoiding Elderly Targeted Scams The elderly population is the primary target for scams. They are more trusting, and they can feel isolated and therefore talk to people more freely. There is also a disconnect between them and technology, so it is harder for them to detect a scam. […]

Tips for Avoiding Elderly Targeted Scams

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easy ergonomic practices
Easy Ergonomic Practices Ergonomics is the concept of designing a workplace to maximize the employee’s efficiency. Having to sit at a desk all day can have negative effects on some people. For example, it can cause eye strain, back and shoulder pain, wrist pain, etc. However, this can all be […]

Easy Ergonomic Practices

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switch health plan
Time to Make the Switch with Your Health Plan When we finally decide on a health plan, it is such a feeling of relief. However, you should not get too comfortable. Life changes, so when the next open enrollment period comes around, it is a good idea to take some […]

Time to Make the Switch With Your Health Plan

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