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What to Expect When You Meet With An Insurance Broker

Take the intimidation out of meeting with an insurance broker. This article dives into what you can expect with meeting with a Sams/Hockaday agent.

Spring Cleaning Your Medicare Plan: Annual Review Tips

Each year, many Central Illinois retirees tidy up closets, organize paperwork, and get their homes back in order for spring. But there’s another part of your life that deserves a little spring cleaning too: Your Medicare plan.

How Qualified Charitable Distributions Can Help with Your RMDs in 2026

There is a powerful tool that can help satisfy your RMD requirement and potentially lower your taxable income at the same time: the Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD).

Preparing to Retire and Why an Agent Matters

A case study about how a Client Needs Assessment outlined the preparation needed to retire without stress.

So, You're Turning 65—Now What?

A guide to Medicare and retirement prep for Illinois retirees.

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