Let’s face it. Most people put off buying life insurance for any number of reasons—if they even understand it. Take a look at this list—do any of them sound like you? 1. It’s too expensive. In the ever-burgeoning budget of a young family, things like day care and car payments and possibly student loans eat up a good chunk of the money each month, and a lot of people think that life insurance is just outside those “necessities” when money’s tight. But two things: life insurance is often not nearly as expensive as you might think, especially when you can get a good policy for less than the cost of a daily cup of coffee at the local café, and well, if money’s tight now, what if something happens to you? Here’s more information about the true cost of life insurance. 2. That’s that stuff for babies and old people, [...]

When we think of our health we don't always think about how external factors can impact our well being for the short-term (or even the long-term for that matter). We'll brush off situations that have the potential to compromise our well being because we believe, "that will never happen to me." In many cases, it's true. It won't happen to you! But if it does, hopefully we've got you covered through one of our great health insurance plans. So given this time of year, it's important for us to highlight an issue that can hit you when you least expect it. Whether you are on the job, or on vacation, it is important to stay safe in the extreme heat. Heat exhaustion is one of a few heat-related illnesses that is common, and has the potential to escalate quickly if not taken seriously. It is important to recognize the signs [...]

Getting involved with your local CSA has a variety of benefits. It is a great way to get involved in your community, help support your local farmers, and encourage living a healthy lifestyle. Here are 5 reasons why getting involved with your local CSA is a wise choice, how it works, and what share works best for you and your family What is a CSA? CSA stands for Community Supported Agriculture. A CSA is a way for consumers to buy locally sourced food directly from the farmer. The farmer offers seasonal vegetables and fruits from their farm, but other farm products may be included. Consumers purchase a share (otherwise known as a “membership” typically for a designated season) and in return receive seasonal produce from that farm each week. The consumer can expect a variety of advantages: • Fresh produce directly from the farm • The benefit of knowing the [...]