More than half of Americans (54 percent) have life insurance, according to a 2017 survey, but nearly one in three say they need more. What’s holding them back? Knowledge and finances. According to Life 2017, a survey released by LIMRA, an international research group, 4 in 10 consumers say they ha...

  By Guest Contributor: Sara Bailey:  thewidow.net   Having children brings on many new responsibilities, not the least of which is ensuring financial security for your whole family. It’s important to look at both the present and the future. Here’s some important financial advice for ...

Why some families are scaling back on Christmas gifts for kids Until recently, the “perfect” Christmas included a beautiful tree overflowing with Christmas gifts for kids. Parents attempted to get every single item off their children’s  wish lists -- from bikes and gaming consoles to the tren...