Finance & Planning -

Estate Litigation: One Law Firm Helps Families Find Closure in Difficult Times––Buntrock Law

April 8, 2013 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Shane Buntrock knows the law. In fact, he has been a practicing attorney in Arizona for over 14 years. Recently, Buntrock opened his own law practice in Mesa to serve businesses and individuals with a wide range of legal services. Buntrock has developed a reputation as a respected litigator who confidently states that his firm is “people-driven” and believes his practice provides a refreshing alternative to the abundance of more process-driven firms. […]

Follow your instincts in funeral preparation––Allen Family Funeral Options

March 21, 2013 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

A woman called me just the other day and I recognized her by name but was not able to immediately recall the details of our previous meeting. After a few seconds of conversation, I remembered everything we had previously discussed and the entire scenario became clear to me. […]

Hills Bank Friends Club Offers Exclusive Opportunities for Members––Hills Bank

March 18, 2013 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Day trips, luncheons, potlucks, seminars, educational talks, and group travel are just a few of the amazing opportunities Hills Bank Friends Club offers its members. The cost to join? Typically free! The catch? You must be a member of the Hills Bank Friends Club, and joining has never been easier. To be eligible for the club, you must be 50 years of age or better and maintain qualifying balances. Members enjoy an interest-bearing checking account and free personalized checks. Membership has continued to increase each year, and we currently mail our quarterly newsletter magazine to almost 9,000 households. […]

401(k)s & Fiduciaries: Harmony or Catastrophe?––SFP

March 15, 2013 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

The world of qualified retirement plans has seen a tidal wave of interest from multiple sources over the past few years. 401(k) plans and 403(b) plans, in particular, have come under quite a bit of scrutiny by the regulators and legislators in Washington. Two new pieces of legislation, 408(b)(2) and 404(a)(5), that were enacted this summer, have brought retirement plan fees and investment costs under a microscope for both the organizations that sponsor these plans, as well as for their employees and plan participants. […]

Planning for Declining Health––Miller Law Firm

March 12, 2013 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

When you first receive a diagnosis of a serious illness, several things flash through your mind––“What is it? Just how serious is it? What is my prognosis? Why me? What do I do next?” […]

Health plans you can count on––Rocky Mountain Health Plans

February 26, 2013 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Health plans you can count on
Colorado Springs LIVING WELL Magazine

Rocky Mountain Health Plans (RMHP) knows members count on them at every stage of life. That is why plans are designed with the choices you want, the benefits you need and the control you deserve. […]

Key Insurance Consulting––A KEY Health Insurance Advocate who is on YOUR side

February 24, 2013 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Key Insurance Consulting––A KEY Health Insurance Advocate who is on YOUR side
Courtesy Cal Birkey, Key Insurance, Linn County LIVING WELL Magazine

WE DO NOT SELL HEALTH INSURANCE AND ARE NOT AFFILIATED WITH ANY INSURANCE COMPANY. We are an independently owned and operated health insurance advocacy business with the primary goal of helping individuals get the benefits they deserve. […]

Have You Checked Your Mortgage Rate Lately? –– Northstar Bank of Texas

February 19, 2013 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Have You Checked Your Mortgage Rate Lately?

By Michele Barber, Northstar Bank of Texas, Denton County LIVING WELL Magazine

Mortgage rates are at an all-time low. Because of that fact, have you stopped to see if you can take advantage of these historic rates? If not, you may be leaving money on the table for you and your family. […]

Know Your Retirement Income –– Kirk Sadilek

February 5, 2013 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

Know Your Retirement Income

By Kirk Sadilek, Principal National and Principal Life Financial Representative, Princor Registered Representative

You may not know how to retire, but that’s not surprising. You’ve never done it before. Although many things change in your lifestyle when you retire, one thing remains constant—you still need income. Where will the money come from? Your financial independence later depends on your actions now. […]

The Buddy System –– Mulkey Mason

February 4, 2013 LIVING WELL Magazine Comments Off

The Buddy System
Courtesy Mulkey Mason, Denton LIVING WELL Magazine

How many of us remember as little children being told “hold my hand while we cross the street” or “don’t go out there all alone?” These words of advice will stay with us our entire lifetime. […]