By on Jun 5, 2017 in Life and Health |

In the hot debate about healthcare in the U.S. there appears to be one common thread. Research shows that 77% of Americans from both sides of the political divide feel that insurance coverage should cater to psychological wellness. The research results by the American Psychiatric Organization shows that 76% of Democrats and 81% of Republicans are of the opinion that...

By on Apr 26, 2017 in Life and Health |

Divorces are painful. They can cause emotional harm to all participants. For example, imagine what might happen if a current spouse and an ex-spouse file competing claims for life insurance on a decedent. Divorce related life insurance conflicts often end up in the courts. Such proceedings can be an emotionally charged experience for all involved. Is that what you...

By on Mar 28, 2017 in Life and Health |

…They cared for you when you were young… but now your parents need your help. …Your husband managed the bills… but now he’s suffered a stroke and needs your help. …Your partner was the primary income earner… but now she’s become incapacitated. You’re now responsible to manage medical visits, deal with creditors, handle insurance issues. You’ve been thrust into a...

By on Mar 8, 2017 in Life and Health |

Living longer is a trend. We’re eating healthier, exercising more, and benefitting from huge improvements in health care. Most will likely live into their 90’s and financial planners are being trained to help clients think about living past 100. Most folks fail to think that far ahead. Yet studies show that individuals living past 70 will need additional care...

By on Mar 8, 2017 in Life and Health |

Living longer is a trend. We’re eating healthier, exercising more, and benefitting from huge improvements in health care. Most will likely live into their 90’s and financial planners are being trained to help clients think about living past 100. Most folks fail to think that far ahead. Yet studies show that individuals living past 70 will need additional care...

By on Jan 11, 2017 in Life and Health |

Scientists at the University of Utah have submitted a study to the Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology. In it they claim that walking 2 minutes per hour of sitting can help workers offset the known bad effects of sitting all day. The study looked at whether short periods of simple activity (such as standing up) can help workers that sit all day....