Sometimes we have to take a step back and realize our limitation but that does not include saving for the future by purchasing life insurance.
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FDA approves first gel sealant for use in cataract surgery
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday, January 9 approved first gel sealant for use in cataract surgery to prevent incision leaks.
Read MoreJanuary celebrates National Blood Donor Month
Changing a life by giving blood is such an overwhelming accomplishment on your part but it can offer valuable health benefits for the donor.
Read MoreWhat are the Key Elements of Disability Insurance?
Disability insurance comes in several different packages. Check with a financial planner or insurance specialist for the best option.
Read MoreHow to get life insurance when you have osteoarthritis
Estimated 50 million US adults suffer with osteoarthritis
Read MoreIs it too late to improve your memory?
When memory loss occurs for those over 50, the first reaction is the fear of dementia.
Read MoreTips on dealing with floods
As flooded Midwestern rivers overrun their banks and work their way southward, many families and businesses will be spending a lot of time cleaning up and filing insurance claims. To help them through this, members of the National Association of Public Insurance Adjusters have offered insight on coping with such a disaster and in dealing with an insurance company. “The resources and expertise available through the members of NAPIA are some of the best in…
Read MoreAverage cost of owning a car rises by less than 2 percent
The cost of insuring, fueling and maintaining the average sedan in America rose by 1.96 percent over the previous year to a price of $9,122.. According to AAA’s annual “Your Driving Costs” study, this is based on someone driving 15,000 miles per year and works out to a cost of 60.8 cents per mile. “Many factors go into the cost calculation of owning and operating a vehicle,” John Nielsen, AAA’s director of automotive engineering and…
Read MoreFighting wildfires starts with community-wide prevention
Considered the worst fire in Colorado state history, the Waldo Canyon Fire ignited June 23, 2012, near Colorado Springs, Colo. It forced more than 30,000 people to flee their homes, destroyed 346 homes, scorched 18,247 acres, killed two residents and took firefighters 18 days to fully contain. The fire presented the first opportunity for partners in the national Fire Adapted Communities coalition to collectively evaluate the performance of mitigation practices in Colorado Springs in a…
Read MoreStaying safe during tornado season means more than just where to hide
The southern states and east of the Rocky Mountains might be known as “tornado alley,” but a twister can strike nearly anywhere in the U.S. The key to surviving one starts with paying attention, having a plan and don’t stand in its path like Tim Samaras. As director of the scientific field program Tactical Weather Instrumented Sampling in Tornadoes EXperiment, Samaras’s work is featured on the Discovery Channel show “Storm Chasers.” He’s also the only…
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