Obesity and Life Insurance: Extra Pounds May Cost You More

Almost a third of Americans are obese, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Obesity not only affects quality of life, but it also increases your risk of experiencing heart disease and diabetes, along with some types of cancers, and ultimately, early death.

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Alternatives to Nursing Home Care

Fourteen percent of people age 65 or over need long-term care. Among those 85 or older, half need some long-term care, according to the Georgetown University Long-Term Care Financing Project. If you don’t like the sound of a nursing home, relax—today’s long-term care insurance policies can cover many other long-term care options. Continue reading “Alternatives to Nursing Home Care”