by Jay Beattey | Dec 18, 2014 | Articles, Insurance, Personal Finance
I don’t blame you if you find the idea of combining a message about life insurance with a message about Christmas a bit – well – unseemly. But while our thoughts are focused on the blessings of family, I’m going to cross that line for a few minutes.
by Jay Beattey | Nov 22, 2014 | Articles, Insurance, Personal Finance, Retirement
Good news from the non-profit Society of Actuaries – you’re likely to live longer. Since “mortality” tables were last updated in 2000, the average 65-year old woman will now live 88.8 years (up from 86.4 in 2000); and men will live to 86.6 (up from 84.6 in 2000).
by Jay Beattey | Jul 2, 2014 | Articles, Insurance, Personal Finance
One of the most daunting risks faced by those over 60 is the cost of long-term-care. And hey – if you’re far from 60 – don’t skip this article – it includes you! Experts say 70% of us will need some form of long-term care – and not necessarily the “end-of-life”...
by Jay Beattey | Feb 4, 2014 | Articles, Insurance, Personal Finance
Term – or permanent – that is the (insurance) question. “Experts” like Dave Ramsey say we should only own term life insurance. Build enough wealth, he says, and we won’t need life insurance after the kids are grown and gone. Let’s start here. If we’re...
by admin | Dec 16, 2013 | Insurance, Personal Finance, Retirement, Video Library
by admin | Oct 8, 2013 | Articles, Insurance, Personal Finance
Most of us have a generous streak. We realize there’s more to life than “stuff.” But giving – by definition – means giving up income, assets, or net worth. That makes giving a tough decision. We don’t know what life has in store for us, and if those...
