If you’re age 40 or 50, you may begin to hear the concept of “multistage life” replacing “retirement.” Let’s face it, with rapidly increasing life expectancy rates, retiring near age-65 could become an old school notion. Look at what’s happening today in the U.S. labor force. Between now and 2030, only one age group…
Read MoreFeed a cold and starve a fever? Or is it feed a fever and starve a cold? The old adage dates back to the 1500s when it was believed that feeding helped warm a body up, and therefore beat a cold; and starving deprived the body of energy, therefore helping it cool and stop a fever. It’s…
Read MoreIf successful business owners can agree on one common factor for growing a company, it would be having an efficient and strong team. Other resources like capital can be more easily obtained with a team that shares a mission, vision, and passion to kickstart a firm together. Nothing we do is more important than hiring…
Read MoreWhile your body may be different from someone else’s, one thing you have in common with the rest of the world is the need to exercise and stay active. The good news is that there are many different ways to stay fit, regardless of your body or situation, and you don’t necessarily need to go…
Read MoreWinter is taking hold for people in the northern parts of the U.S., and while the light-filled days of spring are just a couple of months way, a significant number of people in your workforce may be struggling with seasonal affective disorder. The American Psychiatric Association reports that approximately five percent of Americans suffer from…
Read MoreIt’s a new year, a new beginning. We’re feeling refreshed after a season of holiday cheer and celebrating with family and friends. Maybe some of us ate and drank a little too much. And maybe we spent our entire year-end bonus on presents that the kids are already tired of playing with. But we all…
Read MoreThere are so many health benefits that come alongside having a dog as a companion. Whether it’s the popular Poodle, or the less well known Silver Labrador, all dogs provide benefits such as encouraging more exercise and therefore having better heart health. They can even help people with mental health problems, and bring many benefits…
Read MoreIs your office quiet that last week between Christmas and New Year’s? Chances are good it is; one survey found that 1/3 of U.S. workers planned to take the entire week as vacation, with nearly 70% expecting to take at least part of it. But while the rest of your office might be relaxing by…
Read MoreWhen talk of disability income insurance comes up, you probably understand how important it is to protect the breadwinner. Particularly in households where only one person earns an income, disability income insurance (DI) is critical coverage for those who want to financially protect themselves and their loved ones. Insuring a portion of your paycheck with…
Read MoreThis is the happiest time of year, right? Family, friends, fun and food are what life is about. Except you don’t feel excited, you actually feel a bit depressed. Maybe you have the holiday blues. What do you do if this is the case? What do you do?
Read MoreEverybody wants to find a workplace that values its employees and provides a healthy working environment. However, 93% of Americans suffer from work-related stress and millions more live in constant financial anxiety due to inadequate access to disability coverage. If this combination of stress and inadequate support sounds familiar, then you should know that you’re…
Read MoreThe holidays are here. The season of giving, spending, celebration, and for many, the season of high calorie overeating. According to a recent study published in the New England Journal of Medicine, the average American gains about a pound between Thanksgiving and the beginning of January. Even though the weight gain isn’t as high as…
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