Money Smart Week®
April 24, 2018
April 21-28, 2018 is Money Smart Week® – Communities across the United States are participating in events designed to promote and improve personal financial awareness. Money Smart Week® is an […]
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We Are Hiring
April 16, 2018
Have you thought of working for a fraternal? We are hiring! Both positions are based in Mount Prospect, Illinois, some travel is required for the sales position. Send resumes to […]
A Guide to Life Insurance for Millennials
April 16, 2018
Each year, Life Happens and LIMRA release their annual Insurance Barometer Study detailing what modern consumers are most concerned with—both in terms of their coverage and their finances—when it comes […]
Will Retirement Affect My Life Insurance?
April 2, 2018
In an earlier blog, we discussed the strategy of using life insurance as an aid in retirement planning, a practice that has grown more popular in recent years as more […]
When and How to Adjust Your Life Insurance Coverage
March 15, 2018
Ideally, you will only have to purchase life insurance once (or possibly twice) in your life. However, this does not mean that you should buy a policy and leave it […]
Indiana Disaster Declarations
March 8, 2018
On March 2, 2018, Insurance Commission Stephen Robinson declared Benton, Carroll, Clark, Crawford, Dearborn, Elkhart, Floyd, Fulton, Harrison, Jasper, Jefferson, Lake, Marshall, Ohio, Perry, Pulaski, Spencer, St. Joseph, Starke, Switzerland, […]
Notice for Ohio Disaster Feb 28, 2018
March 8, 2018
On February 24, 2018, Governor John R. Kasich declared Columbiana, Jefferson, Belmont, Monroe, Washington, Athens, Meigs, Gallia, Lawrence, Scioto, Adams, Brown, Clermont, Hamilton, Hocking, Jackson, and Muskingum Counties state disaster […]
5 Questions to Ask Your Life Insurance Agent
March 1, 2018
In a survey from the National Association of Insurance Commissioners, it was reported that less than half of American consumers feel confident making decisions about their insurance, and only 2 […]
Insure Your Love This Month with NCSF
February 15, 2018
On Valentine’s Day, you likely spent the day with your loved ones, letting one another know how much you love having each other in your lives. The holiday might be […]
How Can Life Insurance Help With Retirement?
February 1, 2018
For many people, life insurance and retirement planning are two completely separate vehicles, with retirement planning being for your own benefit while life insurance is primarily geared towards helping your […]
Debunking the Most Common Myths and Misconceptions About Life Insurance
January 18, 2018
Even though life insurance is a critical investment, there are a significant number of Americans who either have no life insurance coverage at all or are significantly underinsured for their […]
NCSF Scholarship Deadline Extended: February 28, 2018
January 11, 2018
The deadline for scholarship applications has been extended this year to February 28, 2018. Applications for our scholarship programs can be downloaded from NCSF’s website www.ncsf.com at the top of […]
What Are The Qualifications For Purchasing Life Insurance?
January 9, 2018
In a 2017 survey, one-third of uninsured respondents stated that they do not have life insurance because they found the process difficult and confusing. While the process may seem overwhelming, […]
When is the Best Time to Buy Life Insurance?
December 27, 2017
One of the most common questions that people ask about life insurance is, when should you buy it? Depending on your age and lifestyle, you may not feel inclined to […]
NCSF Members #GIVEBACK
December 21, 2017
#GIVEBACK St. Joan of Arc Court 309, Cloquet, MN held a delicious lasagna benefit dinner to raise funds for Queen of Peace parish’s new lighting project. They raised $2,334.80 and NCSF […]
Life Insurance and Millennials: Is It Necessary?
December 13, 2017
Many people wait until later in their lives to purchase life insurance. They may just be waiting until they are older and more likely to pass away, they could be […]
NCSF Members #GIVEBACK
December 6, 2017
#GIVEBACK Holy Ghost Court 228, Dickeyville, WI raised $2,145.49 and NCSF matched $516.60 with a bake and rummage sale. Funds will be used to make cemetery signs for those with no […]
National Day of Giving: How To Make Meaningful Contributions
November 28, 2017
Today, we celebrate the National Day of Giving, known on social media as #GivingTuesday. This is a worldwide event that takes place each year on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving, Black […]