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
May 17, 2013 by
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 […]
Spring Fever
April 8, 2013 by
With the breeze in the air that still feels like winter, it’s no wonder that many of us have spring fever. For me personally, I long for the warmth of the sunshine, flowers blooming, and working in my gardens. As long as this winter has been, many people I have spoken to are also eager […]
Living Gift Memorial Plan
March 21, 2013 by
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 […]
Get A Quote
February 28, 2013 by
Have you ever tried to get a quote for an insurance product online? Have you received countless calls directly after trying to get a quote? Have you had to tell agents to stop calling? Have you ever told an agent to put you on the Do Not Call List? If you answered “yes” to any […]
Short Term Medical Insurance
February 19, 2013 by
In my business, I receive requests for quotes just about daily and many times, people are in a transition and just want something for a few months. Short term medical insurance is just as the name implies – it is designed to be short term. How do you know if it would be a good […]
Penalties
November 2, 2012 by
Right now, Medicare Beneficiaries are in the middle of looking at their Prescription Drug Plans and/or their Medicare Advantage Plans and making sure it still meets their needs. October 15th until December 7th is the Annual Election Period and the time of year when they can change plans or sign up for one if they […]
The Truth
October 30, 2012 by
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 […]
Comparing Health Plans
October 13, 2012 by
Between the months of October and February, Balanced Care works with each of our group employers looking at their current coverage, seeing if any changes took place during the year with employees, and lastly, begin to look at their next year’s options. Every year questions are asked about the different plans that are available. Let’s […]
National Dental Hygiene Month
October 8, 2012 by
October is a busy month. National Breast Cancer Awareness Month is in October and so is National Dental Hygiene Month. Balanced Care is in the insurance business, but more importantly, we are in the people business. For this reason, we believe in providing as much information and education on all the products we offer so […]