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Written by Kim WilhelmCEO | Licensed Insurance AgentCEO | Licensed Agent Verified! See guidelinesVerified! See our editorial guidelines According to the American Heart Association, almost half of the U.S. population has high blood pressure and many don’t even realize they have it. The only way to know if you have high blood pressure is to get it checked.
Written by Kim WilhelmCEO | Licensed Insurance AgentCEO | Licensed Agent Verified! See guidelinesVerified! See our editorial guidelines New York Life Insurance Company has partnered with another very familiar name seniors are well aware of: AARP. The AARP Life Insurance Program from New York Life was created specifically for people with an AARP membership. New York Life is one of the
Written by Kim WilhelmCEO | Licensed Insurance AgentCEO | Licensed Agent Verified! See guidelinesVerified! See our editorial guidelines Many seniors are under the misconception that if they don’t already have life insurance, it’s too late. Whether it’s because you think it’s too expensive or you won’t qualify for your health, we’re here to tell you that’s not the
When you buy a final expense insurance policy, you’ll name a beneficiary or beneficiaries, usually spouses, children, or immediate family. But your recipient(s) doesn’t have to be a family member. We’ll talk about this, and provide information about donating the funds to a charity or your church. Every case is different because everyone has different
For many people, funeral services are a way of saying a last good-bye. For others, funerals are a sense of closure. It may surprise you that they can cost between $7,000 and $12,000, on average. But, how you spend your money and plan your final arrangements is totally up to you. When you’re price shopping
If you’re planning a funeral during the current pandemic, your funeral director should follow the latest instructions from the National Funeral Directors Association and the CDC. Social distancing will be practiced during visitations and funerals. But there are things to be mindful of when you make the actual funeral arrangements. Here are some expectations and
It’s no shocker that the COVID-19 pandemic has affected many areas of life and business, including the funeral industry. When a loved one dies, many families have an in-person viewing of the body because it helps the mourning friends (and family) recognize their loss and see the special person and bid farewell. However, in these
Written by Kim Wilhelm CEO | Licensed Insurance Agent CEO | Licensed Agent Verified! See guidelines Verified! See our editorial guidelines You may know that the average cost of a funeral is between $7,000 – $10,000. Even basic funeral expenses can be hard to afford, and there are often add-ons. However, it’s common for families to overspend
Written by Kim Wilhelm CEO | Licensed Insurance Agent CEO | Licensed Agent Verified! See guidelines Verified! See our editorial guidelines Are There Final Expense Plans For Families? While there are no final expense policies available for families, people most often take out final expense plans for themselves so that their loved ones will have an easier time
Written by Kim Wilhelm CEO | Licensed Insurance Agent CEO | Licensed Agent Verified! See guidelines Verified! See our editorial guidelines Common Questions About Final Expense Insurance Final Expense Insurance (aka funeral or burial insurance) is meant to cover the bills that your loved ones will confront after you pass away, including funeral expenses and medical bills. At Final Expense Direct, we represent
