Insurance Issues

Long-Term Healthcare Solutions

Did you know 70% of adults age 65 will need long-term care in their lifetime. 20% will require LTC for more than 5 years. Roger Cantu with OneAmerica join us this week as our special guest to share some shocking statistics about Long-Term Care and offers some creative solutions.

The Dirty Dozen of Long-Term Care Stats

Have you ever thought about what it could mean for your family if you needed care? What decisions would need to be made? Who would make them? How would things look? What impact would this have on your spouse and kids? Let us help you walk through the Quality-of-Life Planning Process™ to develop a true long-term healthcare plan. It is a gift beyond any measure of value for those you love the most! 

Family Support Checklist (Rebroadcast)

As a life planning firm, it is our mission to help you take the essential steps needed to face each of life’s stages with confidence and clarity. We were asked if we could compile a list of the things that need to be addressed on every level when you find it necessary to assume physical, emotional, and financial responsibility for your parents.

5 Myths About Life Insurance

Insurance is like Swiss cheese. It is not a matter of whether or not there are holes; it is a matter of how many holes there are. Here are 5 myths about life insurance. Please enjoy this gem from our archive.

Have You Outgrown Your Advisor?

I believe one of the hardest things to do is find the “right fit” advisor for you and your family. Because of this, I thought I might take a minute to educate you a little about our industry.

Life After Graduation (Rebroadcast)

Graduation is a major step for those important young adults in our life. A parent’s goal is always to see their kids launch successfully and stay successfully launched. How do you do that? Well, we have few ideas for you.
You can read the corresponding article on our website at: https://www.kennedy-financial.com/blog/life-after-graduation-what-should-your-kids-know.

Are You Being Stuffed into an Insurance Box?

We were honored to have Cori Slingerland with Mosaic Planning Group join us this week. Cori discussed the difference between a brokerage firm and a captive company. She also discussed the importance of being honest with your agent and more! You can find out more about Cori and the Mosaic Planning group at: https://mosaicplanninggroup.com/.

The Griever's To-Do List (Rebroadcast)

Planning is a gift. It is a gift of peace of mind and the ability to not just survive, but to thrive. Provide your family with the tools to take care of you and your wishes with confidence because you love them. Please enjoy this gem from our archive.

Are You Taking Your Financial Supplements?

Recently I was speaking with a client about how important it is to take preventative measures in regard to health - eating right, exercising, and taking the right supplements. It is just as important that we take preventative measures in regard to our finances - planning for the worst-case and best-case scenarios, exercising good financial habits, and revisiting your plan on a regular basis to make necessary changes.

When to Start Planning (Rebroadcast)

Angela was honored to be a guest on the Real Wealth podcast with Jim Silbernagel to share the benefits and pitfalls that could occur when starting a financial strategy later in life. Please enjoy this gem from our archive.

The 8 Life Planning Issues

Over 35 years of working in various fields of Life Planning has shown us that most people don’t plan to fail –they just fail to plan. And one reason behind this procrastination is that they are overwhelmed by the complexity of the task and don’t know where to start. We feel it is very important for every family to seek help and take the time to focus on the questions that need to be addressed. I encourage you to be proactive as opposed to reactive and live your life on Purpose!

6 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Life Insurance

Today there are thousands of insurance carriers, tens of thousands of products and even more bells and whistles on top of that. How do you know what you truly have and if it will be there when your family really needs it? September is Life Insurance Awareness Month. This week, we share 6 things you probably didn't know about life insurance.