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Addressing the Care Gap: Why Long Term Care Insurance Matters

Why long term care matters, what kind of policies exist, and where short term care fits in.

What Does Full Retirement Age Mean?

Understanding what Full Retirement Age means can help you avoid unnecessary stress, missed deadlines, and long‑term costs. More importantly, it gives you clarity during a time when clear answers can feel hard to find.

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).

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