Leaving a legacy for the next generation is an often-stated goal. Even families with modest means want to leave something for their children. It is estimated
After over 40 years with Cummins, my husband retired on May 31st. For our family, retirement has gone from theoretical to practical. While most individuals
May is Mental Health Awareness month. This is a time to raise awareness and promote the importance of mental health. Research has shown a strong link between
There is a shift happening in the financial services industry. Historically, the driving force was product sales to meet a specific need. If you needed
Both of my parents died unexpectedly when I was in my 30s. I found my mother’s death especially painful. For me, it was an emotional as well as a financial
Yes, All That and the Kitchen Sink
Imagine: you’re sitting in an emergency room suite. Just 30 minutes before, you had cut your hand while slicing some onions
Attraction is often a mystery. In general, we seek out others who have similar values, traits and backgrounds. But according to Jenny Olson, an assistant
I’ll admit I have never been one of the “cool kids” and am always a little behind the latest trends, so I was intrigued when several of my friends were talking
Happy New Year to you! Another exciting year is ahead of us. One of my favorite things about ticking over the calendar is the anticipation of what is going to
Today’s title is taken from a continuing education session I attended. The speaker’s point was, you could have great coverage and low premiums on paper, but if
In a previous blog post, I shared about the decision that Sharon and I made for her to take some time away from Cummins to stay home with our son Hudson. This
Elder abuse and mistreatment is an often-silent problem that robs seniors of their dignity, security and sometimes their lives. Before the pandemic, about 1 in
