We post blog articles here regularly about financial, physical, and emotional wellness, and the steps working Americans can take to protect their income and strengthen their resilience, at home and in the workplace.
Where the members say, “Welcome, however, we’re sorry you’ve joined”. Thus began my breast cancer journey. The Diagnosis and Timeline: The Practicality I was diagnosed with Invasive Pleomorphic Lobular Carcinoma (IPLC), Stage 3, last November. It started with a routine…
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Low carbohydrate diets are nothing new. The Atkins diet, the South Beach Diet, the Dukan diet, and many others have been popular, and controversial, for decades. Advocates and health experts have debated their benefits and risks from the beginning. And while it’s generally agreed that most of us would be well served to restrict the…
For many of us, summertime means fun in the sun—family vacations, relaxing on the beach, exploring mountain trails, biking around the neighborhood. It’s a great time to be outside, get some exercise, and enjoy being with family and friends. But it’s important to remember the need to protect your skin from excessive sun exposure, regardless…
While the term “Gig Economy” is often vaguely defined (it depends on who is included in the definition), the Bureau of Labor Statistics describes it as a workforce characterized by “single project(s) or task(s) for which a worker is hired, often through a digital marketplace, to work on demand.” Broadly speaking, Gig workers are individuals…
Most people underestimate just how close to injury they can be at any given time. Some go to great lengths to eat healthy and exercise on a daily basis, only to slip and fall on their way home and end up out of work for weeks, or even months, as a result. Others regularly participate…
Today’s workforce is transforming. Employees are looking for a customized benefits offering that reflects who they are, what they do, and why they do it.
Long-term disability insurance helps protect you from life’s unknowns and ensures you have a paycheck even when you’re not working. For anyone still paying off student loan debt, disability insurance is a must-have so you don’t fall behind on your loan payments.
Financial freedom is something everyone hopes to achieve. Spending, saving and wealth all factor into how realize financial freedom.
If you expect to rely on Social Security Disability Insurance – SSDI – if you become disabled, you may be gambling with your financial well-being.
Everyone eventually retires. An important question for your financial advisor: What happens to my account when you retire?
Colin Lalley, shares his story and thoughts about financial planning for millennials.
Janet McNichol, talks about the importance of life insurance vs disability insurance for employees and their families.
Some employers are offering a unique benefit – they reward healthy behavior by paying employees to exercise or improve their sleeping habits.