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A Michigan study shows that most couples elect the same plan, but is that wise? Read along as we review what couples are choosing here:

Should Couples Choose the Same Medicare Plan? - Bankers Life Blog Approximately 4.1 million Americans turn 65 this year, representing a large influx of retirees beginning to maneuver through a new-to-them healthcare Examine the pros and cons of choosing the same Medicare coverage as your partner. Determine what could be the best healthcare choice for you in the fu...

Election stress and anxiety affect many Americans. As the 2024 presidential election approaches, check out our blog for six strategies can help you cope.

6 Ways to Deal With Election Stress - Bankers Life Blog Do you notice your shoulders tightening or your pulse quickening when you turn on the news? Do you toss and turn at night, unable to stop ruminating over Election stress and anxiety affect many Americans. As the 2024 presidential election approaches, these six strategies can help you cope.

An RMD is the annual minimum amount you must withdraw from your tax-deferred, qualified retirement account. Learn more in our blog.

A Simple Guide to RMDs for Retirees Demystify required minimum distributions (RMDs) with this easy-to-follow guide. Learn when to start, how to calculate, how to avoid penalties, and more.

Not everyone is blessed to have a childhood home but for those who are, when life hits a certain point, some painful decisions need to be made. Read the personal journey of two women who went through this process and what advice they have.

Packing Up the Memories: Two Stories of Selling the Childhood Home - Bankers Life Blog Not everyone has the experience of having a childhood home but for those who do, there comes a day when decisions need to be made. Whether it’s to help Selling a home can be an emotional experience especially if it’s your childhood home. Read the true stories of two women who have navigated the ...

Not sure that you’re ready to fully retire? You may want to consider a phased retirement. Learn more here.

How Phased Retirement Works Taking a phased retirement can have several benefits. Here's what to know about this trend to help you decide whether it's right for you.

Dreaming of a smaller, cozier retirement home? Downsizing sounds tempting, but it's not without its challenges. Dive into the pros and cons before you make the leap.

Pros and cons of downsizing your home in retirement - Bankers Life Blog Should you downsize your home in retirement? Bankers Life provides you a list of pros and cons to consider before making a decision.

is a day to honor the end of slavery in the United States. Today and every day, Bankers Life is committed to the advancement of racial equity and fair treatment for everyone in the communities where we live and work.

Want to support Black-owned businesses but don’t know where to start? We’ve got five ways here!

5 Ways to Support Black-Owned Businesses - Bankers Life Blog February is Black History Month, a time to celebrate and honor the rich contributions and important achievements and role of Black/African Americans to February is Black History Month. Read five ways to support Black-owned businesses this month and beyond.

How can you handle a friendship wealth gap in retirement without your bond suffering? Check out our blog for tips on navigating this dicey territory.

How to Deal With a Wealth Gap Between Friends - Bankers Life Blog When it comes to money, there’s always someone who has less than you—and there’s always someone who has more than you (unless you’re someone like Elon How can you handle a friendship wealth gap in retirement without your bond suffering? Read our tips on navigating this dicey territory.

70% of Americans¹ over 65 expect to use some form of long-term care services. Let’s review your long-term care needs and find the right solutions for you and your family. To learn more, visit: bankerslife.com/long-term-care-insurance

Make a Plan for your Long-term Care | Bankers Life Nancy and Dan work hard to stay on track with their retirement planning and are looking forward to retiring once their children finish college. Nancy recentl...

With life feeling more uncertain than ever these days, isn’t it nice to know there’s something that can ease your concerns? Rest easy knowing your family’s future is secure with up to $50,000 life insurance coverage with no medical exam* and out-of-pocket costs that will never change. Visit bankerslife.com to learn more.

Deciding when to invest? Compound interest may help you decide. Get all the details here:

What is Compound Interest and Why Does it Matter for Retirement? - Bankers Life Blog We understand the fundamental retirement process - investing funds and witnessing growth with the hope of a secure financial future. But how does that Explore the question, "what is compound interest?" and unravel how it can be leveraged to your advantage in this breakdown of investment concepts.

It may be , but Bankers Life and our parent company, CNO Financial Group, support and celebrate our + community all year long. Learn how we’re building an inclusive, representative workforce here: https://www.cnoinc.com/corporate-responsibility/diversity-equity-and-inclusion

Estate planning is critical for everyone who wants to protect their assets and loved ones, but it’s even more vital for LGBTQ+ couples. In celebration of , check out our blog for four LGBTQ+ couple estate planning essentials.

Estate and Retirement Planning for LGBTQ+ Americans - Bankers Life Blog Estate planning is critical for everyone who wants to protect their assets and loved ones, but it’s even more vital for LGBTQ+ couples. That’s because Estate planning is critical for everyone who wants to protect their assets and loved ones. Learn about four estate planning essentials for LGBTQ+...

Congratulations to the Bankers Life 2024 Top Award Winners! We are proud to recognize and showcase this elite group's exceptional work and dedication to our customers.

Talking with aging parents about long-term care is often an uncomfortable conversation. We’re sharing 5 tips to help you broach the topic.

How to talk to your aging parent about long-term care - Bankers Life Blog Is your aging parent reaching a point where you're concerned they're unable to live alone safely? The realization that your parent needs long-term care is Talking with aging parents about long-term care is often an uncomfortable conversation. Get 5 tips to help you broach this difficult topic.

Feelings of boredom, loss of purpose and loneliness are normal in retirement, but they don’t need to be! Head to our blog for six ways libraries help support a meaningful and fulfilling retirement.

6 Reasons Retirees Should Explore Their Local Library - Bankers Life Blog One important aspect of retirement planning is preparing for the transition from the structure of working to a life with plenty of free time. Many Public libraries offer retirees many free resources that help support a meaningful and fulfilling retirement.

Unpack key insights on interest rates, inflation, and more. Let's navigate this journey together.

2024 Market Updates and Economic Outlook - Bankers Life Blog As consumers continue to cope with high inflation levels amid the ongoing post-COVID economic recovery, attention is focused on the performance of the Take a deep dive into the first quarter of 2024 and how varying factors will have an impact on the 2024 economic outlook.

In 2022, nearly 70,000 people reported a romance scam. If you’re participating in online dating, check out our blog for everything you need to know to help protect yourself.

Romance Scams: 6 Tips to Prevent Financial Ruin - Bankers Life Blog Valentine's Day is here and love is in the air-or it's online, if you're one of the 60.5 million Americans expected to use online dating this year. Online Online romance scams cost victims $4,400 on average. Find out how to protect yourself.

June is Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month so we’re talking about caregiver burnout and tips to take care of yourself, too. Read more below:

Caring For A Loved One With Alzheimer's: 4 Tips For Family Caregivers - Bankers Life Blog If you have a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease, you already know this condition is extremely hard to deal with not only for the person themselves, but If you’re caring for a family member with Alzheimer’s, don’t let your own well-being fall by the wayside. Here are some caregiver tips to h...

For 22 years, Bankers Life has spread seeds of hope to raise awareness and funds for a future without Alzheimer’s and all other dementia. Learn more about this need and our Bankers Life Forget Me Not Days® campaign here. https://www.bankerslife.com/about-us/community-partnerships/forget-me-not-days/

Most people don’t live life planning on one day being so frail or ill that they can’t do basic things like get out of bed, take a shower and get dressed. Unfortunately, denial about aging and deteriorating health often leads people to overlook their long-term care needs and associated financial health. Check out our blog to learn more:

Preserving Wealth and Dignity: Long-Term Care Planning for Seniors - Bankers Life Blog Most people don’t live life planning on one day being so frail or ill that they can’t do basic things like get out of bed, take a shower and get dressed. Planning ahead with long-term care insurance can help people preserve their wealth and dignity.

Let’s hear it for our Branches of the year! Agents from these top-performing branches have achieved the highest sales by providing their clients with personalized solutions to help them achieve their retirement goals!

Congrats on your promotion Christian!

Life after loss looks different for many, especially when their spouse was primarily responsible for managing the household finances. Read through these four tips to learn how to confidently manage your finances here:

4 Tips for Widows Whose Partners Handled the Finances - Bankers Life Blog When a lifelong partner passes away, you lose a lifeline to love, companionship and support. It becomes even more complex if your partner primarily Moving forward after a loss is difficult. Walk with us through these four steps to confidently manage your financial situation after your spouse passes ...

Did you know seniors are the most dedicated demographic of coffee drinkers in the U.S., with about 72% of Americans aged 60 or older drinking coffee every single day? Check out our blog for caffeine considerations for seniors!

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As you prepare for retirement, it’s helpful to learn from the experiences of those who are already retired. Check out these five lessons learned by one “serial retiree.”

I’ve Retired Three Times; Here Are 5 Things I’ve Learned While many long for the day they can retire, retirement comes with its own set of challenges. Here are 5 things I've learned having retired three times.

We’re excited to recognize the 2024 Top Award Winners at Bankers Life! These award winners successfully help clients reach their retirement goals through education and financial solutions.

Nearing retirement? Review a few ways to signal you are ready to move from the accumulation phase to the distribution phase in our latest article.

Moving from Retirement Accumulation Phase to Distribution Phase: 4 Tips to Know - Bankers Life Blog After years of saving, you’ve suddenly realized you’re inching closer and closer to retirement. You’ve checked all of the boxes, taken advantage of your Read through four tips to overcome the fear of tapping into retirement assets in our latest article. Master the mental transition to retireme...

Whether meeting clients across kitchen tables or virtually, Bankers Life takes pride in catering to our clients’ personalized needs and preferences. You can rest assured you’ll learn about insurance products and solutions that are appropriate for you and your family. Learn more: https://www.bankerslife.com/

Approximately 20% of adults aged 60–64 and around 10% over age 65 reporting current binge drinking. Head to our blog to learn how alcohol can negatively impact someone’s , how much alcohol is safe, and what you should do if you need help.

3 Ways too Much Alcohol Can Impact Your Retirement - Bankers Life Blog After decades of hard work, it’s common to raise a glass and toast to a successful career and a relaxing retirement. However, some retirees have a Let’s explore how alcohol can negatively affect someone’s retirement, how much alcohol is safe, and what you should do if you need help.

On this Memorial Day, CNO’s family of brands honors and remembers the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.

It’s time to overcome the unspoken rule that money is a taboo topic, especially when it comes to family. Check out our blog to learn about the importance of intergenerational financial conversations.

The Importance of Intergenerational Financial Conversations - Bankers Life Blog It’s time to overcome the unspoken rule that money is a taboo topic, especially when it comes to family. Sure, it can be an uncomfortable conversation, When families have open intergenerational conversations about finances, the resulting transparency can bring peace of mind to everyone.

May is , and we’re covering signs of depression in senior adults and how you can help. Let’s take a look:

How to Tell If the Senior Adult in Your Life Is Depressed - Bankers Life Blog You walk into your aging parents’ home and almost trip over a pile of clutter. “I haven’t gotten out much lately,” your mom says. She seems tired and she Learn the most common signs of depression in senior adults, and get some guidance on what you can do to help.

Financial stress is enduring and prevalent for many, but it doesn’t need to be. Bankers Life can help you achieve a secure retirement that can help bring financial peace of mind. Learn more: https://www.bankerslife.com/