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Healthy Substitutes – Mashed Potatoes

February 2016

From our client newsletter: Healthy Substitutes—Mashed Potatoes Alternative: Mashed Cauliflowers Cook 6-7 cups of cauliflower in a large pot of boiling water Reserve 1/4 cup of cooking liquid then drain cauliflower well In a food processor, transfer cooked cauliflower Add 1 tbsp. oil. Then add 1 tbsp. water from reserve at a time, puree until […]

What are the Odds?

January 2016

As of this morning, the PowerBall jackpot is up to $700 Million.  As you’ve probably heard, the odds of winning the grand prize are 1 in 292 Million. Let’s put that in perspective with some other well known odds: 1 in 86 million: The odds of incurring a serious injury in an amusement park Source: Discover, Vol. […]

When to Buy Long-Term Care Insurance

December 2015

A lot of consumers don’t consider buying a long-term care policy until well after retirement, but most insurance experts advise people to look into their options sooner.  What is the right age to buy insurance?  There is no right answer, but it makes sense to do your planning at whatever age you seriously begin planning […]

Tips for Discussing Long-Term Care with Loved Ones

December 2015

It’s not surprising that many people would rather avoid the topic of long-term care, as it involves sensitive subjects like finances, aging and health concerns. However, it’s important to engage in conversations with parents and relatives about long-term care and develop a plan to guard against the threat of needing it. Here are some easy […]

Long-Term Care Insurance is as easy as 1-2-3-4

December 2015

It’s common for people to avoid buying long-term care insurance because they believe the process is too confusing or complicated. However, investing in a long-term care policy only requires making four simple decisions, which include choosing a maximum benefit, a monthly benefit, an inflation feature and the elimination period. Plans are based on a maximum […]