I’m looking for a job. How can I tell if an employer is offering a good insurance benefit package?

Ultimately, an employer is offering a good insurance benefit package if it’s one that appeals to you and meets your needs. But here are some specific things you might look for. Perhaps the most important piece is the health insurance offered. You’ll want coverage that adequately meets your medical needs. Hopefully, it will also allow…

Are You Prepared for a Disaster?

This year’s wildfires, record rains, flooding, tornadoes, hurricanes and potential for earthquakes should all act as reminders that you should be prepared for a disaster. Sure, it will take some effort on your part and you may never be affected by a disaster, but if you are, you will sure wish you had been prepared.…

Work Smarter, not Harder: Investing to Grow Today’s Money for the Future

In today’s Marietta Daily Journal, Bil Lako, CFP®, explains that while a 401(k) is a solid start for retirement, investing doesn’t end there. you may also want to save for other goals, so you still need to understand what you’re doing. Read the Article This article is for demonstrative and academic purposes and is meant to…

Life Insurance with a Refund

Comparatively speaking, of all the different types of life insurance available, term is usually the least expensive. Generally, term life insurance provides protection for a stated or defined period of time, usually from one year to 30 years. If you die during the coverage term, your beneficiary receives the death benefit from the policy. But…