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Navigating Life Transitions: Annuities as a Tool for Women on the Move

February 24, 2025

Women are expected to control $30 trillion in financial assets by 2030. That is a big number by any measure. The conundrum? They continue to face unique financial challenges during […]

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2024’s Annuity Surge: What It Means for Future Buyers

February 20, 2025

Annuity sales reached an extraordinary $432.4 billion in 2024, reflecting a 12% increase from the previous year and solidifying three consecutive years of record-breaking growth. This remarkable rise highlights how […]

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Life Insurance With Health Conditions: Yes, You Can Still Qualify

February 18, 2025

Nearly half of all nonelderly Americans have a pre-existing condition. These conditions range from diabetes and asthma to heart disease and cancer, and they often create challenges when applying for […]

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Life Insurance for the Work-Life Balance: A Millennial Strategy

February 13, 2025

Millennials aren’t just chasing careers — they’re chasing lives that feel meaningful, balanced, and secure. With one-third of them choosing their workplace based on its commitment to work-life balance, it’s […]

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Acts of Kindness Through Life Insurance: Choosing Charitable Beneficiaries

February 11, 2025

Random Acts of Kindness Week (February 9 to 15, 2025) highlights the power of generosity, inspiring everything from paying for a stranger’s coffee to volunteering at food banks. But what […]

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Answers to Five Key Tax Questions About 2025 Taxes

February 10, 2025

Right now, you may be more focused on your 2024 tax bill than on planning your tax finances for the new year. However, as you work through your annual tax […]

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From Small Gestures to Lasting Impacts: Building a Better Tomorrow with 1891 Financial Life

February 6, 2025

At 1891 Financial Life, we believe in the power of using small gestures to create lasting impacts. Through our work in the insurance industry, we strive to engage and uplift […]

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Show Your Love This February: Why Life Insurance Means ‘I Love You’

February 4, 2025

With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, you may be contemplating what gifts you can purchase for your loved ones that will express your love and appreciation toward them and […]

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More Than Just Final Expenses: Using Life Insurance for Education and Mortgage Relief

January 28, 2025

Think back to the first time you heard the term “life insurance.” What came to mind? Death benefit? Funeral and burial expenses? If this was your initial impression, you’re not […]

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Tax-Smart Annuities: Enhancing Your Retirement Strategy

January 23, 2025

Many people question whether annuities can be part of their retirement strategy. Annuities, after all, seem quite appealing because they come with numerous tax advantages. The fewer taxes you pay, […]

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International Quality of Life Month: Empowering Women with Financial Wellness Through Life Insurance

January 21, 2025

January is International Quality of Life Month, and what better way to kick off the year than by focusing on what makes life truly meaningful? It’s a time to reflect […]

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Life Insurance for Building Generational Wealth

January 16, 2025

Generational wealth can set up multiple generations of your family for success and allow them to carry on the legacy you’ve built. Giving future family members opportunities to grow and […]

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The Millennial’s Guide to Debt Freedom With Life Insurance

January 14, 2025

Millennials carry an average debt of $125,047 — more than any other generation except Gen X. This staggering financial burden includes student loans, mortgages, credit card balances, and auto loans, […]

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Strategic Financial Planning With Fixed Index Annuities

January 9, 2025

In many ways, planning for retirement feels as meaningful as the achievement itself. There are several excellent ways to maximize your retirement savings, and fixed index annuities (FIAs) are one […]

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Beyond Death Benefits: How Living Benefits Can Transform Your Life Insurance

January 7, 2025

All too often, life insurance is associated with the death benefit that family members receive upon the passing of the policyholder. While it’s true that life insurance delivers financial security […]

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Single Premium Whole Life: A Unique Solution

December 23, 2024

When using life insurance in your overall financial planning, the solution to meeting the needs of you and your family should be as individual and unique as your own personal […]

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Understanding Annuities as a Retirement Strategy

December 20, 2024

Retirement is a milestone that many Americans approach with a mix of excitement and trepidation. According to Gallup, 42% of non-retired U.S. adults are very worried about not having enough […]

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Determining the Face Value of Life Insurance

December 19, 2024

There is always a lot of discussion about what kind of life insurance is the best to own. There are many options to choose from: whole life, term, universal life, […]

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