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Most people have a retirement date in mind, but many haven't actually crunched the numbers to figure out if they can make that date work. A few simple steps will provide you with the information you need to make an informed decision on retirement.

Planning to Retire in 10 Years? Do These 3 Things First. | The Motley Fool Consider these three important steps so you make the right decisions to meet your retirement goals.

What’s the key ingredient of a life full of happiness? Head to the Bankers Life blog to find out!

The key ingredient of happiness - Bankers Life Blog What’s the key ingredient of a life full of happiness? If you’re like many people, your answer may include money, a nice home, vacations, leisure time and Having good relationships reduces your health risks and boosts your happiness. Check out our 7 tips for nurturing relationships.

Take melatonin to sleep? You need to read our latest blog about how a recent study from the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) found that some melatonin gummies contain dangerous levels of the supplement despite what’s on the label.

Take Melatonin Gummies for Sleep? You May be in for a Surprise - Bankers Life Blog With sleep issues on the rise, melatonin has become a popular sleep aid for all ages, especially melatonin gummies, but do you really know what you’re Melatonin is a common OTC sleep supplement but new data shows you may be getting way more melatonin (or none) in your nightly gummy.

For 21 years, Bankers Life has been spreading seeds of hope to raise awareness and funds for the Alzheimer's Association. Learn more about our annual Bankers Life Forget Me Not Days® campaign here: https://www.bankerslife.com/about-us/community-partnerships/forget-me-not-days/

Navigating the insurance world alone can be complex. Take a look at our quick guide for insurance products, when to use them, their rate factors, and financial factors to consider before purchasing a policy.

The Insurance Guide: How to Choose the Right Insurance at the Right Time - Bankers Life Blog As your career and family grow, your health, your assets, and your family’s future all become increasingly more valuable. There is simply more to protect. Take a look at a quick guide for insurance products, when to use them, their rate factors, and financial factors to consider before purchasing ...

Many retirees live on a fixed income, which is especially challenging during times of inflation. Check out these five strategic tips that can help low-income older adults live comfortably and stay financially healthy.

Stretch Your Dollars With 5 Tips for Low-Income Older Adults Low-income older adults often need to make ends meet with limited resources. These tips can help you live more comfortably during your retirement years.

Will SECURE 2.0 Act impact your retirement strategy? Check out our blog for everything you need to know!

6 types of people impacted by SECURE 2.0 Act - Bankers Life Blog SECURE 2.0 is a bevy of new retirement rules that aim to help people reach their savings goals and have more flexibility upon retirement. Signed into law SECURE 2.0 Act affects millions of Americans from young to old. Will it impact you? Check out these six types of people who can benefit from SECUR...

Developing financial literacy should begin at an early age! Check out our blog for tips on teaching children of all ages about money: https://www.bankerslife.com/insights/personal-finance/how-to-start-talking-to-your-kids-about-money-at-an-early-age/

A secure retirement plan often includes annuities, which are insurance products that offer you a way to help protect your retirement savings while providing an additional source of retirement income. Learn more about these financial vehicles, including what could be changing for them in 2023!

What's changing for annuities in 2023? - Bankers Life Blog A secure retirement plan often includes annuities, which are insurance products that offer you a way to help protect your retirement savings while Learn how new rules could change annuities in 2023 and find out if an annuity is right for you.

It seems every week there’s a new weather threat or local emergency. We’ve got 11 tips to prepare so you’ll have what you need on hand to take some stress off of the table.

Tornadoes, Snow, Water Bans and More: 11 Tips to Prepare for Emergencies - Bankers Life Blog With the recent water contamination scare in Philadelphia where residents panic bought water clearing out store shelves, to tornadoes to epic winter With severe weather and other emergency events happening across the country we’ve got 11 tips to help you plan.

If something happened to you, would your family be financially stable? Take a look at our quick insurance guide for the different stages of your life.

The Insurance Guide: How to Choose the Right Insurance at the Right Time - Bankers Life Blog As your career and family grow, your health, your assets, and your family’s future all become increasingly more valuable. There is simply more to protect. Take a look at a quick guide for insurance products, when to use them, their rate factors, and financial factors to consider before purchasing ...

From tornadoes to severe winter weather to a host of other community emergencies, read our 11 tips to prepare for an emergency.

Tornadoes, Snow, Water Bans and More: 11 Tips to Prepare for Emergencies - Bankers Life Blog With the recent water contamination scare in Philadelphia where residents panic bought water clearing out store shelves, to tornadoes to epic winter With severe weather and other emergency events happening across the country we’ve got 11 tips to help you plan.

Federal interest rates have officially risen for the ninth time within the past year, what does this mean for your finances? Will the rates keep rising? Take a look at our economic outlook guide for the rest of 2023.

2023 Economic Outlook - Bankers Life Blog Today’s economic landscape is a complex one, but where will we ultimately end up in 2023? Here are the factors we are considering when determining the Take a look at the five defining factors of our 2023 economic outlook and what it means for you.

Stress is a part of life, but how you respond to it can affect your well-being. That’s why it’s essential to have effective stress relievers that can calm your mind and body. In honor of , check out these 18 stress management techniques that can help you manage life’s inevitable ups and downs in a healthy way: https://www.verywellmind.com/tips-to-reduce-stress-3145195

Organizing your estate planning documents can provide tax and cost savings, simplify planning, and create a roadmap for those who may have to help you in the future. Check out these tips.

Clean Out Your Estate Planning Attic Cleaning out your estate and related planning "attic" can simplify your planning, identify steps and improvements, save professional fees and taxes.

Retired but you secretly wanted to teach or consult as a career instead? You just may be able to and beat inflation at the same time while keeping your flexible lifestyle. Learn how here.

Don’t let inflation get you down: Tips to save and generate income in retirement - Bankers Life Blog If you’ve been paying close attention to the news lately, you’ll see that most U.S. households are facing an approximate $5,200 ($433 per month) inflation Most Americans are facing a large inflation tax this year. If you’re retired, these tips to save and generate income are for you.

April is National Financial Literacy Month, a perfect time to develop a better understanding of your financial plan. Check out our blog for five aspects of financial literacy and reach out to our team if you need help ensuring your plans match your goals.

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If your parents have let their life insurance lapse or no longer have the funds available to pay for their own policy, you can buy life insurance for your parents. Here's what you need to know about buying life insurance for your parents.

Guide to Buying Life Insurance for Your Parents You may need to buy life insurance for your parents to ensure future financial stability. Here's what you need to know about buying a policy.

More than 6 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s. By 2050, that number is projected to reach nearly 13 million. Join us and the Alzheimer’s Association in sharing the facts: alz.org/facts.

Passport delays are being reported across the U.S. Read what you need to know here.

Passport Delays Are Increasing: What You Can Do - Bankers Life Blog It’s spring and travel season is here! After years of lockdowns, many are ready to get out there and see the world but what if you need to renew or apply If you need to renew or apply for a U.S. passport, you’re in for a wait. What to know and how to get it quickly.

Are you one of the 40% - 70% of adults struggling with chronic sleep issues? Read how to find better sleep in 2023.

How to Find Better Sleep in 2023 - Bankers Life Blog Sleep is one of the most foundational elements of a healthy body and mind, but sometimes finding deep sleep can be a little hard to come by. In fact, With 40% - 70% of adults struggling with chronic sleep issues, read how to find better sleep in 2023

Caring for someone with Alzheimer’s is exceptionally demanding. Here at Bankers Life, we join the Alzheimer’s Association in raising awareness in honor of the more than 11 million dementia caregivers in the United States. alz.org/facts

U.S. passport processing is significantly backlogged for new and renewed passports with many citizens citing the need to postpone or cancel planned travel. Read what you can do here.

Passport Delays Are Increasing: What You Can Do - Bankers Life Blog It’s spring and travel season is here! After years of lockdowns, many are ready to get out there and see the world but what if you need to renew or apply If you need to renew or apply for a U.S. passport, you’re in for a wait. What to know and how to get it quickly.

Now is the time to launch your career with Bankers Life. You don’t need industry or job experience because we provide all the training you need. As a 2023 Training APEX Award recipient, we believe in providing agents with the knowledge to learn, develop, and grow with us! Message me with any questions on this opportunity!

From emergency home repairs to the arrival of a new grandchild, unexpected expenses in retirement can undo years of saving. That’s why your retirement plan needs to anticipate and get ahead of as many unexpected costs as possible.

6 unexpected retirement costs to prepare for - Bankers Life Blog When you’re retired and living off your savings, unexpected expenses can undo years of planning. That’s why it’s important to anticipate and get ahead of

Are you wondering how divorce affects your Social Security benefits? The Social Security Administration (SSA) has well-defined rules that allow spousal benefits to continue after a marriage ends. Get details here.

Social Security and Divorce What Happens Now Social Security and divorce may seem complicated. The good news is that ex-spouses often get continuity and you might still qualify for benefits.

When you’re retired and living off your savings, unexpected expenses can undo years of planning. Check out our blog for six unexpected retirement costs that can upend your plan and how to prepare for them.

6 unexpected retirement costs to prepare for - Bankers Life Blog When you’re retired and living off your savings, unexpected expenses can undo years of planning. That’s why it’s important to anticipate and get ahead of

You may think you can’t pay for college debt and have a comfortable retirement. It may not be easy, but with advance planning and sound financial guidance, you can sort through the priorities and put a plan in place that works for everyone!

Tips for Paying for College while Saving for Retirement - Bankers Life Blog The cost of college can be crushing for many families. In 2021, the average yearly cost of a private college was approximately $44,000, whereas The cost of college can be overwhelming and budget consuming and saving for retirement may seem like it’s near impossible when paying off tuition debt.

They say there’s no such thing as a stupid question. And that’s definitely true when it comes to retirement! Check out this Q&A for answers to some of the most common questions we receive about retirement.

9 frequently asked retirement questions - Bankers Life Blog They say there’s no such thing as a stupid question. And that’s definitely true when it comes to retirement! You may feel like you’re the only person who Check out this Q&A for answers to some of the most common questions we receive about retirement.

The U.S. Travel Foundation is forecasting an increase in travel spending in 2023. Discover top ways retirees can save while you plan your trips in 2023.

How to Travel in Retirement: 2023 Edition - Bankers Life Blog Travelers are making vacations a priority this year, especially retirees. There are many elements to consider when planning a trip. We have gathered a few Take a peek at a few must-see travel destinations as well as tips and tricks to seamless travel in retirement this season.