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

underwriting marijuana
In the last 5 years, the legalization of marijuana has spread across the United States in certain states. As a result, there has been a shift in public perception of the substance and it has become more commonly used and more commonly accepted. The use of marijuana has become so […]

Underwriting Marijuana Usage

By following CDC and local law enforcement guidelines, families can safely and successfully navigate Halloween and COVID-19.
With the Halloween season rapidly approaching, we may be in for more frights than usual. Cooler temps and flu season may lead to another wave of the coronavirus, so it’s important to protect yourself and others from any unnecessary exposure during the holiday season. Although the holidays will likely look […]

Halloween and COVID-19

doomscrolling
Doomscrolling is the act of constantly searching through social media and news website feeds looking for negative or saddening information. The act of doomscrolling has increased dramatically during the pandemic and it has likely contributed to the increase in feelings of depression symptoms. Reasons For Increased Doomscrolling There are several […]

Doomscrolling During The Pandemic

nomophobia
The feeling of anxiety associated with losing or forgetting their cell phones is mentioned often in popular culture, so much so that there’s now a word for the feeling: nomophobia. This term, coined around ten years ago, is used to describe the phenomenon of experiencing anxiety, distress, or discomfort from […]

Nomophobia: Anxiety Around Cellphones

new research from Uppsala University’s Dr. Karl Michaëlsson shows that eating a healthy diet, like the Mediterranean diet, is actually more important than weight loss for preventing heart disease and related ailments.
According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), one in four American deaths is due to heart disease, each year. Luckily, there are plenty of tips available to those looking to lower their risk of heart disease. Most people know that losing weight and working out can benefit […]

Healthy Diets Like the Mediterranean Diet are Key in Preventing ...