It’s easy to get lost in all the sun and fun of summer months. The days are longer and vacations and relaxing are top of mind. As the midyear mark, it’s also the perfect time to think about taking inventory of your financial goals and planning for your future to best protect yourself and your […]
Read MoreLife insurance can protect your family and help them with expenses in the event of your death. Choosing the right life insurance policy can be confusing. Here are some tips to help you decide if you need life insurance, how much coverage is right for you, and what type of policy to choose. The purpose […]
Read MoreThe holiday season has come and gone, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t still some excitement in the air. Every year during the holidays, thousands of couples choose to spend the rest of their lives together. In fact, 2011 saw the number of marriages rise due to a number of factors, including the legalization of […]
Read MoreAs everyone in New England knows, a freak snowstorm recently made its way up through the Northeast, primarily affecting Connecticut. This storm dropped more than a foot of snow and ice on various towns and also knocked out the power for more than 1 million residents. Many people are still dealing without power, including small […]
Read MoreLast weekend, Hurricane Irene came and left a trail of destruction in its path along the East Coast. States from Florida to Vermont are left dealing with the harsh destruction that the storm left behind. At the moment, there are still many in CT coping with loss and figuring out what the next step is, […]
Read MoreThe yearly exodus of newly graduated students from high schools and college has begun and is almost over. A lot of these grads will make their way into colleges, graduate schools and other institutions of higher learning. In a lot of cases, staying in educational settings allows these students to remain insured under their parents’ […]
Read MoreOne of the most important factors following graduation as a bachelor of arts/sciences, grad student or PhD candidate is the ability to support yourself in the ‘real’ world outside of academia. There are a number of elements that go into moving from the safety net of school into this new area of your life, not […]
Read MoreNatural disasters – like earthquakes – can strike at any given time without warning. We have all heard about the terrible earthquake and tsunami in Japan and just last week, another major earthquake struck the country again, causing a brand new tsunami warning. Connecticut may not be on a major fault line, but that does […]
Read MoreAccidents happen every day. Some are small, like scrapes and bruises. Others are more serious, like fatal car accidents and medical emergencies. Unfortunately, the latter accidents cannot be taken care of simply with the application of a band aid or an ice pack. There are serious implications in the case of death within a family, […]
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