The world’s current COVID-19 vaccine research is affecting animals, including mink, sharks, and monkeys.
COVID-19 has affected everyone in one way or another, but humans aren’t the only organisms being both directly and indirectly affected by the virus. With over 150 trial vaccines currently being developed, there is an overwhelming sense of hope for humans, but it comes at a cost. The world’s current […]

COVID-19 Vaccine Research is Affecting Animals


Through the 2020 Life Lessons Scholarship Program, the organization provided 48 incoming or current college students with a grand total of $351,000 in scholarships.
Losing a family member is always hard, but losing a parent or guardian is an unimaginable reality for countless people each year. Life Happens, a nonprofit organization that helps educate people on the value of life insurance and financial planning, aims to lessen the financial burden of a college education […]

Life Happens’ 2020 Life Lessons Scholarship Program


Empower Brokerage, Inc. recently added Great Western Insurance Company (GWIC) to our list of final expense insurance carriers.
  Empower Brokerage, Inc. recently added Great Western Insurance Company (GWIC) to our list of final expense insurance carriers. GWIC is dedicated to helping people prepare for the difficult moments in their lives by protecting clients from uncovered end-of-life expenses. Both Preneed Funeral insurance and Final Expense plans are offered […]

Great Western Insurance Company Added to Carrier List



In October, it was announced that the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is partnering with Nokia Bell Labs to install a 4G/LTE network on the surface of the moon by the end of 2022.
Technology has improved exponentially in just a matter of years, as computers went from taking up an entire room to being small enough to fit in a back pocket. Now, 5G’s predecessor is headed to the final frontier just as Apple is releasing its first iPhone with 5G compatibility! In […]

NASA Partnering with Nokia to Put 4G/LTE on the Moon


Here, we have compiled a list of financial mistakes to avoid over age 40.
Money doesn’t grow on trees, and you’ve likely figured that out by the time you’re in your 40s. At this point, your decisions matter more than ever because they lay the groundwork for the decades ahead. It can be hard to know what to spend now and what to save […]

Financial Mistakes to Avoid Over Age 40


Texas Governor Greg Abbott has reportedly held talks about the NASDAQ data center moving to DFW. This would be a historical move in the financial industry, as the Dow Jones, NASDAQ, and S&P 500 are all located in New York City. According to Abbott, NASDAQ is looking at moving its […]

NASDAQ Moving to DFW?



Teaching financial literacy for children is an invaluable tool that parents can give to their children at a very young age. It is never too early to learn about the importance of money, and thanks to Mac Gardner, there is a book that will help you with the process. The […]

Financial Literacy for Children


Celebrating 100 years of life is a campaign created by AIG (who is also celebrating its 100th year!) encouraging Americans to embrace the idea of living to the ripe age of 100. There is so much life to live after retirement. Here are some interesting facts to help you plan […]

Celebrating 100 Years of Life


As the sixth leading cause of death in the United States, Alzheimer’s is a scary reality for many; however, Hannover Re US is partnering with Neurotrack to help improve our nation's cognitive health.
Over 50 million seniors aged 65 or over in America, today. Approximately 5.8 million of these seniors suffer from Alzheimer’s dementia. As the sixth leading cause of death in the United States, Alzheimer’s is a scary reality for many; however,  one life insurance company is following the lead of Japanese […]

The Future of Cognitive Health in Life Insurance



What is the average Return of an Annuity? One of the most common questions asked by consumers is “what is the average return of an annuity?” According to Empower Brokerage’s annuity expert Derek Baltimore, there is no one true answer to this. Everybody has different financial goals, which may yield […]

What is the average Return of an Annuity