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 ...

California Governor Gavin Newsom signed an executive order banning the sale of gasoline and diesel-powered cars by 2035 as the rise of electric cars continues. In an effort to reduce the earth’s carbon footprint, Newsom’s hope is that California can be the first of many states to move away from […]

Rise of electric cars

social media success
National Life Group has put out a fantastic resource for agents trying to grow and increase their social media success for their business called Your Guide To Becoming A Social Media Superstar. These great tips and information on social media will allow you to grow your business with one of […]

Social Media Success by NLG

A retirement readiness check is something everyone over the age of 55 should plan to do. While the average retirement age is 62, it is never too early to get your ducks in a row and begin thinking about the next chapter of your life. Here are the three main […]

Retirement Readiness Check