It’s almost that season—time for school buses and alarm clocks. And if you’re like most families, you’ve probably been letting your sleep schedule slide in favor of late evenings spent enjoying the extra hours of daylight with a bike ride or the glow of a backyard fire pit in the warm night air. We don’t…
Read MoreFighting for a world where individuals living with different disabilities can live fully and freely. Right now, unique challenges present some limitations, like an inability to physically access certain places in public and participate in parts of the digital world. But progress is being made with the help of technology. New tools continue to…
Read MoreYou see them jogging with strollers or walking in the baby food aisle. Maybe you’re one yourself. Today, more women ages 40 – 44 are new mothers. After decades of decline, there has been a jump in the increase of older moms. In a recent analysis of census data by Pew Research Center, 86 percent…
Read MoreYour organization’s ability to achieve goals depends on its biggest stakeholders—the employees. Happy, engaged, and productive employees can steer your company toward success. But how can you steer them toward long-term employee success? What employee success means can vary from company to company. For many, it’s related to the customer success rate and how…
Read MoreIf you’re in your mid-to-late 40s, the options to protect your income may be coming to an end. If you don’t have income-protection disability insurance, you may find it’s more difficult to get it and that the cost is increasing. Disability insurance? Yes, basic disability insurance is most affordable way to protect your income…
Read MoreIf you’re in your late 30s or older and still enjoy cycling, running, or other active sports, eventually you’re going bump up against the word “senior.” Like it or not, you may begin to hear yourself called a “senior” swimmer, pickleball player, or whatever your pastime is. The “Senior” Curse Let’s face it, the…
Read MoreA disability may challenge you when doing certain activities, but it doesn’t mean you can’t start running and managing a business. With the right mindset and tools required to get started, growing your business may be easier than you expected. Create a Business Plan and Execute Your Strategy The most effective way to plan…
Read MoreWhen it’s time to start a family, many parents-to-be are so focused on decorating the nursery and choosing the right car seat that they can overlook the life-altering impact a baby can have on their financial life. And we’re not just talking the exorbitant cost of diapers—we’re talking nearly 4 million dollars in “potential income.” These…
Read MoreA disability should not prevent you from living your best life. You still deserve to travel and enjoy the finer things. In addition to the fun, a vacation provides a chance to get physical activity and expand your boundaries and mind. But before you take off, do research to ensure your safety and comfort. Here…
Read MoreThe Results Can Be an Important Indicator of Your Life Expectancy When is the last time you tried standing on one leg? If you haven’t done that in a while, give it a try. Stand close to a wall or table for support. New research has shown that balancing on one foot is…
Read MoreThe lazy days of summer are great…unless your employees are feeling a little bit too much summer fever. Because even though it’s the time of year when we want to hit the pool, the beach or the park, the work still has to get done. However, employees have become more emphatic about “work/life” balance, and…
Read MoreThis article originally appeared on the American Fidelity blog. The current job market is nothing short of chaotic. Employees used the pandemic to reassess their career goals, and many are taking a hard look at what balance between work and life means. While the outlook for employees is positive and encouraging, it’s presenting great challenges…
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