Because I Love You . . . . . . . . . . . .

This week has been amazing.   My husband is on vacation and though work still needs to be done in my business and around the house, we have made sure to carve out some time for one another.   Making meals together, going for long walks, using gift certificates that we have saved to go […]

About To Turn 65 – What Needs to be Done?

Are you going to be celebrating your 65th birthday this year?      Are you still employed and wonder if you should be signing up for Medicare?      At Balanced Care, we know you will have questions regarding Medicare and have put together a list of things to do to help you with this […]

Love Letter To My Family

Most families have traditions. Those traditions range from what to eat on a certain day of the week to what you eat on a certain holiday. For my family, we always had cheeseburger night on Saturday evenings. Sunday morning consisted of going to church and then coming home to make a brunch and eating together. […]

Don’t Need Life Insurance – Think Again

Do I really need Life Insurance if I’m not married? My children are grown; should I cancel my Life Insurance policy? I just retired; can I cancel my Life Insurance policy? If you have walked down the aisle or became a parent, chances are you have considered purchasing Life Insurance. It goes without saying that […]

Would you know?

The death of a spouse or loved one not only comes with great emotional stress, but also financial stress. Dealing with financial paperwork is the last thing a grieving widow or a family member wants to face, yet in the middle of everything else, it has to be dealt with in a timely manner. If […]

Smoking and Life Insurance

Life Insurance happens to be where I began my career in the insurance industry and like it or not, it also happens to be one of the most important insurance products you can own. While at a local networking meeting this week, I shared several ideas on ways for people to recognize who would be […]

Living Gift Memorial Plan

It is always so inspiring to see the hearts of people who reach out to their community to help. Whether it is volunteering at church, giving to a family in need, or donating both time and money to a charity that you cherish, it is always humbling to watch. I had the opportunity to see […]

The Truth

A few weeks ago, Balanced Care received a call from a potential client looking desperately for Life Insurance for her husband.      Because of being in the business for several years, I know that frantic call enough to know that something has gone wrong and it might be too late.     Unfortunately, I was right.       This client’s […]

How Do I Know What Kind of Life Insurance To Get?

A question that Balanced Care often is asked is “How do I know what kind of Life Insurance to get”?  To answer this question as simply as possible,  there are several kinds of life insurance, however, they basically fall into two categories – Term and Permanent. Term Life Insurance is the most affordable type and is designed to […]

More Questions and Answers About Life Insurance

Do I need Life Insurance if I already have a policy through work?    How much does Life Insurance cost?    How can I save money on my Life Insurance premium?    How are Life Insurance premiums calculated?     Will I have to get a Medical Exam? If you are confused by all the questions, don’t be.      September is […]