What Happens to Your Annuity When You Die?
June 11, 2026
When families gather for summer cookouts and s’mores, that togetherness can spark important conversations about the future. One topic that tends to come up is: What happens to your annuity […]
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How Much Life Insurance Do You Actually Need?
June 9, 2026
June brings many things: the arrival of summer. Kids home from school. That vacation you’ve been thinking about all year. But the month also occupies that slower midyear space between […]
Can a Roth Annuity Reduce Retirement Taxes?
May 28, 2026
Many of us spend decades saving for retirement without ever thinking about how those savings will be taxed once it’s time to start using them. Then retirement arrives — and […]
What Is a Non-Qualified Annuity Timeline?
May 26, 2026
For many, the term “non-qualified annuity” sounds like complicated financial jargon. The concept makes more sense once you look at it through the lens of time rather than a simple […]
When Does Single Premium Whole Life Work Best?
May 21, 2026
What if you could have life insurance without having to pay a monthly bill? With single premium whole life, you can. A single payment upfront locks in permanent coverage for […]
When Does Term Life Insurance End?
May 19, 2026
Most people who buy a term life insurance policy set it and forget about it. Maybe their kids were babies at the time, and the mortgage was still new. Life […]
When Should You Add to a Flexible Premium Deferred Annuity?
May 13, 2026
Most people think about annuities in binary terms — you either have one, or you don’t. But a flexible premium deferred annuity changes that equation entirely by allowing ongoing contributions […]
When Does Lifetime Life Insurance Make Sense?
May 12, 2026
Most people default to term life insurance because it’s familiar and straightforward. But for many families, a policy with an expiration date isn’t the right answer. In fact, depending on […]
Should Moms Have Whole Life Insurance?
May 5, 2026
With National Life Insurance Day and Mother’s Day just a week apart, there’s no better time to consider whole life insurance for moms of all kinds — from working moms […]
Planting the Seeds for Lifetime Income: How Fixed Indexed Annuities Grow Over Time
April 28, 2026
One of the best things about spring is planting seeds with the anticipation of future growth. And just as carrots and radishes don’t sprout overnight, neither does retirement income. One […]
Steady Through the Seasons: How Annuities Help Weather Market Ups and Downs
April 23, 2026
Spring weather is known for being uncertain: One day it’s 70 degrees, and the next it’s snowing. Just as we know to prepare for unpredictable weather patterns, so, too, can […]
New Season, Same Love: Why Life Insurance Still Matters as Life Changes
April 21, 2026
Just as the seasons change, so does life. Marriage, children, career shifts, empty nesting, retirement — as these personal milestones naturally evolve, so do your priorities. But one thing always […]
From Uncertainty to Confidence: Turning Retirement Savings Into Lifetime Income
April 16, 2026
As the retirement years inch ever closer, many people start wondering whether their savings will last. Between market downturns, rising costs, and thoughts about how long they’ll live, running out […]
A Season of Renewal: Refreshing Your Retirement Strategy With a Fixed Indexed Annuity
April 14, 2026
Spring cleaning often makes us think of organizing and refreshing our homes. But the idea of springtime renewal can also serve as a natural checkpoint for financial planning. Think of […]
The Life You’re Building Deserves Protection: A Spring Reminder for Growing Families
April 8, 2026
Daffodils, rainbows, robins — for many, the arrival of spring signals growth and new beginnings. And just as birds weave nests to protect their eggs, so do young families who […]
#LOOKINGOUT Scoops of Joy: Mantador, ND Team Serves Up Smiles on Palm Sunday
April 7, 2026
St. Mary Magdalen Impact Team 117, Mantador, ND served ice cream at the Palm Sunday Dinner hosted by the Altar Society. About St. Mary Magdalen Impact Team 117 Comprised of […]
#LOOKINGOUT From Pancakes to Purpose: Rudolph, WI Community Rallies for Parish and Alzheimer’s Support
April 2, 2026
St. Mary Impact Team 998, Rudolph, WI hosted their annual pancake breakfast Hearts and Hands fundraiser on March 1. They served 431 happy customers! Diners enjoyed potato and buttermilk pancakes, […]
If Tomorrow Looked Different: Would Your Family Be Ready?
April 1, 2026
Have you ever wondered, “What if tomorrow looked different?” None of us truly knows what the future might bring. We’ve all experienced the surprise of life turning on a dime. […]