By on Jan 8, 2016 in Life and Health |

American author John Steinbeck once wrote, “A sad soul can kill you quicker than a germ.” While certainly a poetic statement, and even somewhat true, those pesky germs—found everywhere and on everything—can still make you sick. Fortunately, washing your hands is one of the best defenses against the infections and illnesses they induce. According to the Centers for...

By on Dec 17, 2015 in Life and Health |

  Americans consume dangerous quantities of sugar every day, and according The American Heart Association,  it’s increasing their risk of death from cardiovascular disease (CVD). While the American Heart Association recommends limiting added sugars to less than 100 to 150 calories daily, most U.S. adults consume two to three times as much—usually in the form of...

By on Dec 17, 2015 in Life and Health |

  Americans consume dangerous quantities of sugar every day, and according The American Heart Association,  it’s increasing their risk of death from cardiovascular disease (CVD). While the American Heart Association recommends limiting added sugars to less than 100 to 150 calories daily, most U.S. adults consume two to three times as much—usually in the form of...

By on Dec 4, 2015 in Life and Health |

Benjamin Franklin once said, “In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” Today he might add “health insurance confusion” to his list of certainties, for despite the government’s best reform efforts, choosing a new healthcare plan is still proving to be a difficult process for many. While monthly premium and plan deductible are often...

By on Dec 4, 2015 in Life and Health |

Benjamin Franklin once said, “In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” Today he might add “health insurance confusion” to his list of certainties, for despite the government’s best reform efforts, choosing a new healthcare plan is still proving to be a difficult process for many. While monthly premium and plan deductible are often...

By on Nov 18, 2015 in Life and Health |

Many people purchase life insurance, but fail in the critical step of properly selecting their beneficiaries.  This article provides useful information on designating beneficiaries.

You are free to name just about anyone as your beneficiary.  For most people it’s usually a close family member.  However, you can choose any competent person or even an entity, such as...