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After completing your taxes for the year, you may be left wondering what to do with all of the records, receipts, and statements that have accumulated over the past twelve months. The IRS recommends holding on to any documents related...

Close your eyes for one whole minute and consider … what would you like to do when you retire? Everyone has their own unique vision about the retirement they want. You’ve been working diligently toward that day, so...

For 2023, the IRS has raised the 401(k) limit to $22,500. with an additional $7,500 catch-up contribution for employees aged 50 and over. If you’re planning to reach that, more power to you! Once that’s done, there are...

Do you really need life insurance? Do you assume it’s always expensive? Are you relying on the coverage you’ve purchased through work? There are some common myths about life insurance, but we are here to help you clear...

Next StepsIf you’re a physician and you have loved ones who rely on your income, it’s critical to have enough life insurance to provide for them after you pass away. But too often, life insurance is an overlooked aspect of...

Stocks tumbled on Friday, sending stocks to a weekly loss after an otherwise quiet August week of trading.The Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped -0.16%, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 lost 1.21%. The Nasdaq Composite index...

An improving inflation outlook buoyed investors’ spirits last week, helping lift stocks to solid gains.The Dow Jones Industrial Average advanced 2.92%, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 rose 3.26%. The Nasdaq Composite index...

In a holiday-shortened trading week, stocks rallied despite mixed economic data and vacillating energy prices and bond yields.The Dow Jones Industrial Average increased 0.77%, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 rose 1.94%. The...

A higher-than-expected inflation report triggered a sell-off on Friday, leaving stocks in the red for the week.The Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 4.58%, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 dropped 5.05%. The Nasdaq Composite index...

In a volatile trading week, stocks extended their losses as economic growth and inflation concerns soured investor sentiment. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 2.14%, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 lost 2.41%. The Nasdaq...

With any long-lasting purchase, you’re going to want to shop around for the best quality at the best price. Your disability insurance policy should be no different. Your income is one of your biggest assets and as a physician, it...

On Friday, a sharp sell-off sent major stock market indices into negative territory for the week, capping a volatile close to April. The Dow Jones Industrial Average declined 2.47%, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 tumbled 3.27%....

Disability insurance is essential to protecting your hard earned income. If you have anyone who relies on your income, disability insurance provides a safety net so you can still pay for your rent, groceries, student loans, or anything...

Stocks posted losses in a holiday-shortened trading week as the first-quarter earnings season kicked off and investors digested new inflation data. The Dow Jones Industrial Average declined 0.78%, while the Standard & Poor’s 500...

Stock prices fell last week in response to the Fed’s plan to combat inflation, which staked out a more aggressive stance than investors had anticipated. The Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped 0.28%, while the Standard &...

Stocks spent last week digesting the sharp gains of previous weeks as investors assessed a tightening yield curve, the war in Ukraine, and an uncertain outlook for economic growth and inflation. The Dow Jones Industrial Average...

With growing confidence in the economy’s resilience, stocks posted another week of solid gains. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.31%, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 advanced 1.79%. The Nasdaq Composite index picked...

Intensifying hostilities in Ukraine continued to unsettle markets, as investors grappled with the war’s impact on the global economies. The Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 1.99%, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 dropped 2...

War in Ukraine weighed on stocks as investors assessed the economic impact of continued hostilities, expanding economic sanctions, and potentially higher inflation due to rising oil prices and new stresses on the global supply chain....

Stocks closed lower for the week as escalating tensions on the Russian-Ukrainian border added to existing jitters over higher inflation and a pending tightening of monetary policy. The Dow Jones Industrial Average slid 1.90%, while...

Understand Where Your Federal Tax Dollars Go - In this guide, we will explore where your tax dollars go, some of the ways tax filing may look different in 2022, and what you can do to prepare. Keep in mind, this guide is for...

A hot inflation print and the growing concern of a Russian invasion of Ukraine sent stocks tumbling late in the week, leaving major indices lower for the five-trading days.

Stocks managed to gain ground last week as investors turned their focus to corporate earnings.  The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 1.05%, while the Standard & Poor’s 500 gained 1.55%. The Nasdaq Composite index picked up...

The New Year means taking a fresh look at your finances. It’s important that you have the money you need to do the things you want to do, while protecting your income and growing your retirement savings for the future.

Disability insurance is a must-have for physicians because loss of income for any duration has the potential to cause significant financial hardship. Social Security Disability Insurance may come to mind, but nearly two-thirds of...

As we near the end of Life Insurance Awareness Month, we want to circle back on the most basic form of life insurance and the most common questions we get from physicians about it. A term life insurance policy is a simple way to insure...

Life insurance is designed to help protect a household from the financial hardships that may follow the untimely death of a primary wage earner. But how will a death affect a small business or medical practice?

For many physicians, their first life insurance policy comes through their benefits package at work. Typically, it costs next to nothing and provides enough death benefit to cover one year’s salary. It’s a good start, but...

September is Life Insurance Awareness Month and physicians benefit from life insurance the same way most people do - by protecting their loved ones when the unexpected happens. Even young and healthy physicians aren’t invincible,...

For anyone who earns an income and desires financial wellness, disability insurance is vital. For physicians, disability insurance is also a must-have. As a physician, it can be time-consuming, overwhelming, and confusing to find the...

As the COVID-19 pandemic has spread across the world, it has left many people wondering about how disability insurance may apply. Two common questions include: Can I apply for disability insurance during the COVID-19 pandemic? Does...

Insurance policies are purchased to protect you from the risks in life, but different types of insurance cover different risks. Long term care insurance and long term disability insurance are two types of insurance that are commonly...

Life insurance riders are optional, additional terms you can use to enhance the base coverage of your life insurance policy. Riders are generally chosen when you apply for your life insurance policy, and they go in-force at the same time

As one year ends and another begins, it’s time to review your financial to-do list and see if there is anything you can work towards crossing off. Reviewing this list and implementing some items can help ease your mind and...

Did you know that you can purchase a life insurance policy that rewards you for heathy living? John Hancock Vitality Life Insurance offers policyholders the unique opportunity to receive rewards and discounts for their lifestyle habits...

Of the 30 million people living in the US with diabetes, less than half have the life insurance coverage they need. Many people with diabetes worry that they won’t qualify for coverage, or that coverage will be too expensive, but...

Long-Term Disability (LTD) Long-term disability benefits are paid out by an insurance company to replace part of a policyholder’s income while he or she is rendered disabled and cannot complete some or all of the responsibilities...

A deferred compensation plan (DCP) is a contractual agreement between a corporation and at least one key executive that states that the corporation will pay benefits in the event that said executive dies, becomes disabled, or retires...

How Does Retirement Protection Disability Insurance Work? If you become disabled, this type of insurance will kick in and begin making payments to a trust fund. These benefits gain interest over time, and at the end of...

Although insurers can no longer cite gender as a factor impacting health insurance rates, does it play a role when purchasing life or disability insurance policies? Along with your age and general health,...

If you are a medical resident, why is it especially important that you consider disability insurance? There is a higher likelihood of emergencies and accidents among physicians than there is among other professions....

Most people think of life insurance as primarily beneficial as a form of income replacement. But aside from providing your children, aging parents, spouse, or other family members financial support if you were to pass away, life...

You have likely heard about the basics of short-term and long-term disability insurance, but did you know that insurers can also offer policies for workers who suffer some impairments, but are not totally disabled? Here are a few...

The idea of insuring a healthy child can seem excessive and even anxiety-inducing, but although the loss of a child is rare, purchasing a juvenile policy can lead to some lesser-known benefits that will protect your child financially...

Many people with pre-existing conditions or chronic illnesses worry that they will not be able to qualify for life insurance, or if they do, they worry that they will not be able to pay the premiums. However, if you have a medical...

So, you’ve decided that you need life insurance—a wise choice. Now, how do you take that next step and apply for a policy? Here is a breakdown of the different steps of the application process and what you’ll need to...

Some may assume that since life insurance is intended to replace income, stay-at-home parents do not need life insurance if their spouse is the primary breadwinner of the family. However, this is not necessarily true—especially...

Choosing a life insurance policy can be daunting. Who you are, how old you are, and how many people depend on you are all factors that affect how much life insurance would be appropriate for you. Here is a breakdown of the different...

If you work, have others depending on you financially, and would feel the financial pinch if you spent months or even weeks without a paycheck, you should consider disability insurance to protect your income. But what’s the...

A risk class is assigned to a life insurance applicant to determine their risk level to insure and their premium amount. A risk class is determined by reviewing all the risk factors that pertain to that individual and analyzing how...

Life insurance riders are additional benefits that can be added on to a policy to best suit the owner’s needs. Here are a few different kinds of riders and how they may help in a variety of situations: Disability Riders Within...

So, you’ve decided that you need life insurance… but what kind? Here are a few different types of insurance and how they may be useful to you: Term Life Insurance These kinds of policies only offer a death benefit for a...

Long-term care insurance is used to provide care for a person suffering from a chronic illness, disability, or long-term cognitive impairment. Long-term care insurance differs from healthcare in that healthcare aims to improve a...

If you are not currently disabled, nor are any of your employees, why should you consider disability insurance for the best interest of your business? Business Overhead Insurance If a business owner suffers a disability as a result of...

Whole Life Insurance A Whole Life insurance policy is a permanent policy which is guaranteed inforce as long as the premiums are paid, or until the policy endows (which usually happens when the insured person reaches age 100 or 120)....

Term life insurance is a policy that covers the insured for a set period of time, usually 10, 15, or 20 years. The insured pays a monthly premium, and the policy offers a level death benefit (meaning the death benefit does not change)...

Are you alive? All jokes aside, almost everyone needs life insurance. Life insurance gives you the peace of mind that only comes with knowing someone will be there to take care of your family in the unfortunate event of your death....