Smart Ways to Save Money on Holiday Travel
Planning to visit friends and family over the holiday season? Whether you’re driving, flying or riding the rails, traveling ain’t cheap. So how do you combat the high costs of holiday travel? This blog contains helpful holiday travel tips on how to save money without skimping on amenities. The holiday season is rapidly approaching. According…
Black Friday Shopping Tips That Won’t Make You See Red
Eating turkey on Thanksgiving is an American tradition. Eating crow on Black Friday is not. For most post-Thanksgiving Day shoppers, not getting the best deals on Black Friday can make you feel like a turkey. But we have some helpful Black Friday shopping tips that can help you shop smarter and save bigger. For many…
Memorable Mouth-Watering Thanksgiving Recipes
What would Thanksgiving be without some great food recipes? Here’s are some new holiday food ideas that might tickle your taste buds. Bon Appétit. Honey-Glazed Spiced Carrots (Courtesy of Southern Living magazine) 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 3 tablespoons honey 1 tablespoon light brown sugar 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon ½…
Can Cannabis Help Your Cat Cope with Cancer?
We know that medical marijuana has helped many people cope with cancer. But about cats? Can cannabis be used to treat cancer in felines? Find out if pot can have a positive effect on your cat’s cancer symptoms. In the last few years, we have seen that the use of medical marijuana can effectively treat…
Are Life Insurance Medical Exams R.I.P.?
Is the life insurance medical exam on its way to extinction? Will giving blood as a requirement for coverage eventually disappear like all those Blockbuster stores? Will bringing back a bathroom sample someday be a thing of the past? For the answers to these and other awkward questions, read on. Got life insurance? If not,…
Byron’s Book Club “How to Win Friends and Influence People”
In this latest edition of Byron’s Book Club, Byron Udell, Founder and CEO of AccuQuote, reviews “How to Win Friends and Influence People” by Dale Carnegie. No author understood human nature better than Dale Carnegie (1888-1955). His famous best-seller, “How to Win Friends and Influence People,” has sold over 30 million copies worldwide, and a…
Will Genetic Testing Make it Harder to Get Life Insurance?
Could genetic testing be used as a weapon to deny you the ability to buy life insurance in the future? Sounds like science fiction? Maybe not. If “information is power,” how powerful are these new genetic tests? Can your DNA alone determine whether you can even qualify for coverage? Find out. Anyone remember Gattaca? It…
Tips for Having a Spooky (and Safe) Halloween
Halloween’s almost upon us. To ensure that your child has a spooky (yet safe) Halloween, we’ve come up with a few sensible suggestions for a worry-free fright night to keep you and your family safe. Read more about some super Halloween safety tips. Welcome all witches, warlocks, monsters, demons, ghouls, goblins, vampires, and all other…
Beware of the Tsunami of Scams Aimed at Veterans
November 11th is Veterans Day. This time-honored day was originally designated to honor those who have fought for our country. But some vets have been the victim of dishonorable scams. If you’re a veteran, here are some great tips to avoid being swindled. For nearly a century, Veterans Day has been dedicated to honoring those…
Disability Insurance Can Give You Back Your Freedom
Michael Sizemore survived a tragic auto accident, which left him with many injuries. But he’s bouncing back thanks to the benefits of disability insurance. Read more about Michael’s experience, then watch his video by Life Happens. At age 27, Policy and Implementation Associate Michael Sizemore was training for his first marathon. While crossing the street,…