Pros & Cons of Convertible Life Insurance
Posted: September 22, 2023
Pros & Cons of Convertible Life InsuranceWhen you are shopping for life insurance, a convertible term policy may be a good option. Convertible term life insurance is a type of term life policy with a rider giving the policyholder the option to convert to permanent life insurance later. Although it offers several benefits, convertible life insurance may have certain disadvantages. Why Convert From Term to Permanent Life Insurance? Term life insurance...
Do Graduate Students Need Life Insurance?
Posted: September 7, 2023
Do Graduate Students Need Life Insurance?Obtaining a graduate degree may be the right choice to increase your earning potential and advance your career. If you have decided to go to graduate school, life insurance may be the last thing on your mind. Nevertheless, it may be a smart move for a full-time or part-time graduate student. Students in grad school tend to be older with more responsibilities than undergraduates. They...
Is Universal Life Insurance Right for Me?
Posted: August 22, 2023
Is Universal Life Insurance Right for Me?Universal life insurance is a type of permanent life insurance that provides lifetime coverage as long as you pay your premiums. Like other permanent life insurance, it has a cash value element that can be used for different purposes. Universal life differs from whole life in that it allows you to lower or raise your premiums within certain limits and offers more flexibility. How Does...
5 Things That Are Excluded From Your Life Insurance
Posted: August 7, 2023
5 Things That Are Excluded From Your Life InsuranceThe main reason for purchasing life insurance is to leave something behind for your loved ones when you pass away. You pay your life insurance premiums to ensure your beneficiaries will receive death benefits should something happen to you. Not everyone is aware that life insurance policies have certain exclusions that can prevent beneficiaries from receiving benefits. It is important to know what those exclusions...
The Importance of Updating Your Life Insurance Policy
Posted: July 22, 2023
The Importance of Updating Your Life Insurance PolicyIf you are developing a career, accumulating assets, or starting a family, your life insurance needs could change. It is a good idea to review your policy from time to time to ensure it provides the coverage you need and reflects your current situation. As we age and achieve milestones, life insurance policies may need to be updated. Our knowledgeable agent can review your policy...
Retire StrongHer
Hello friends,
Did you know that…
- Just 46 percent of wage and salaried women working in the United States participate in a retirement plan.
- Women are more likely to work in part-time jobs that don’t qualify for a retirement plan.
- Working women are more likely than men to interrupt their careers to take care of family members. Therefore, they work fewer years and contribute less toward their retirement, resulting in lower lifetime savings.
- On average, a female retiring at age 65 can expect to live another 21 years, nearly 3 years longer than a man the same age.
Why a podcast?
For the past several years women have enjoyed sharing their business stories, money woes, marriages, and family matters with me. That process has allowed us to learn and grow from one another and we have come to realize that there are a few commonalities for most of us as we get older: Time is not standing still, life is too short, our loved ones are leaving us, our affairs are a mess from not knowing what to do in our younger years, and we are left to pick up the pieces.
But I have good news for you, I’ve been there. I am a wife, a mother, and a business owner. Pair that with my experience in the financial and insurance industries and I have lived, learned and equipped myself with the tools to empower women to have more money and be better prepared for retirement.
The most important bit of information I can share with you is that it is never too late to do SOMETHING! Start NOW and let’s make the best of where we are and where we can be. I’m your girl! I will show you that today can be a good day and help you on the path to a better tomorrow. I want every one of us to come out strong when it comes to retirement. And we can do that if we take some time to talk about it!
Meet me and a few of my special guests this fall as we discuss your overall financial wellness on my podcast. Conversations will span topics on everyday money matters as the woman navigates her life towards achieving wealth, retirement, and leaving a legacy for her family. This podcast is all about meeting you where you are and helping you get back on track. Join me, Devora Ascott Black, on Retire StrongHer… you will be glad you did.