A Brief History Of Medicare
Posted: January 21, 2021
Americans began receiving Medicare benefits after 1965, when President Lyndon Johnson signed the legislation into law. But the cause actually started with Teddy Roosevelt, who ran for president in 1912 on a platform that included national health insurance. The following is a brief sketch of Medicare events after President Roosevelt. November 19, 1945: President Harry Truman asked Congress to create a national health insurance fund,...
Do I Need Life Insurance If I Live Alone?
Posted: January 7, 2021
Life insurance is designed to benefit the ones you leave behind when you pass away. So why would you need this type of policy if you live alone and have no dependents? Surprising as it may seem, there are a number of reasons why you might need life insurance, even if you are single and have no children. You May Want Children Someday The younger...
Keeping Up With Medicare Changes
Posted: January 6, 2021
Keeping up with Medicare changes can be a challenge. The entire subject is complicated to begin with, and with the rules change from time to time, it can add more confusion into the mix. One way to stay abreast of Medicare changes is to look online. A Google search can pull up a variety of information from reliable sources. Our experienced agent is also happy...
Beginner’s Guide To Mortgage Protection Insurance
Posted: December 22, 2020
If you have a mortgage on your home and your family is depending on you to make the payments, you may want to purchase mortgage protection insurance. This is a type of life insurance specifically designed to pay off your mortgage in the event of your death, so your family can remain in the home. Some mortgage protection insurance policies also provide benefits in the...
Is It Time To Upgrade My Life Insurance?
Posted: December 7, 2020
It makes sense to purchase life insurance early in life. The younger you are when you buy a policy, the longer you are likely to live and, therefore, the lower your premiums will be. But as time goes by, life changes and other factors can affect your coverage needs. Our experienced agent can review your life insurance policy with you and help you decide if...