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At Life Happens, our nonprofit mission is always at the center of what we do: to give you unbiased information to help you make smart insurance choices to protect your loved ones. This #GivingTuesday, we’re shining a light on this mission by sharing a story that...
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Let’s face it: most people don’t get excited about the idea of buying life insurance. But for many, the pandemic has given them pause. A recent survey shows that 45% of younger Americans (ages 22-40) are more likely to buy life insurance today than they were ...
Our 18th annual Life Insurance Awareness Month (LIAM) is here! Award-winning singer, songwriter, producer and humanitarian Kelly Rowland joins us this September as LIAM Spokesperson to help educate others on the importance of including life insurance in their ...
Most people would say their family’s financial security is high on their list of priorities. And yet it’s hard to get excited about budgeting for life insurance.
A big part of that hurdle is cost — or, rather, perceived cost. The 2021 Insurance Barometer Study by ...
With 102 million adults living with an uninsured or underinsured need gap, there is a chance you need more life insurance coverage. Now is your opportunity to learn from financial experts and companies about the facts and benefits of life insurance during Life ...
Life insurance is there to pay for funeral and burial costs, right?
Yes! That’s correct. And many Americans understand that. In fact, it’s the No. 1 reason people state for having life insurance, according to the 2021 Insurance Barometer Study by Life Happens and ...
Many people know how term life insurance works. But they often don’t know how permanent insurance works.
To refresh, term life insurance provides protection for a specific period of time. This is known as the "term."
If you pass away during the term, your loved ...
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Women’s History Month is a time to reflect on women’s many contributions to American life. It’s also a time to gauge how far women have come in achieving true equality.
Many people are aware of the gender pay gap of women earning on average only 82 cents to every ...
Financial planner Delvin Joyce has worked hard to dispel myths that the Black community holds about life insurance.
The founder and president of Prosperity Wealth Group in Charlotte, N.C., regularly helps members of his local community get coverage. Here are the ...
Join Life Happens for a Twitter Chat during Insure Your Love month this February. We’ll discuss new data that shows Americans are shifting their priorities and focusing on financial security in response to COVID-19.
The pandemic has helped many of us appreciate ...
Many people wonder if single people need life insurance.
It’s easy to believe the answer is “no.” After all, the main purpose of life insurance is to provide cash to your family if you were to pass away. So it seems logical to think you don’t need life insurance ...
About half of all Americans make New Year’s resolutions. Along with exercising more and eating better, many people aim to get a better handle on their finances.
If you’re in that camp, we’re here to help. Here are some surefire steps to create a more financially ...
Many people falsely believe that life insurance for diabetics doesn’t exist. In reality, there are quite a few life insurance options for the 34.2 million Americans who have diabetes.
While diabetes remains a health challenge for many, it is still very possible to ...
You probably know about hybrid cars. But do you know about about hybrid life insurance?
This coverage combines long-term care and life insurance into one policy. Like hybrid cars, these hybrid policies are increasingly popular. That's because they have some ...
Life insurance from your employer is a valued benefit for millions of American workers.
Employer life insurance is a form of group life insurance that’s offered to you and your coworkers. It’s typically a set dollar amount at smaller companies and a multiple of ...
Hispanics are the largest minority group in the United States. And their many contributions to American history and culture are being celebrated between September 15 and October 15 as part of National Hispanic Heritage Month.
All of us at Life Happens salute the ...
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed so much of our world, from day-to-day activities to long-range plans. But one thing hasn’t changed: the need for life insurance. If you have put off getting it—or more of it—here are three reasons to take a closer look now.
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Many people are looking to trim expenses during these uncertain times. Perhaps life insurance is one area where you’re looking to economize. If so, the good news is that there are quite a few ways to get affordable life insurance. (Or to save on the coverage you ...
Brooke Shields returns as the spokesperson for September’s Life Insurance Awareness Month (LIAM) to emphasize the value of life insurance.