Low-Impact Exercises For Healthy Living
Posted: September 25, 2020
Low-Impact Exercises For Healthy LivingThe benefits of exercise are well-known to most people. It can help you lose weight, reduce your risk of heart disease, help you manage blood sugar, improve your cognitive function, and elevate your mood and mental state. But high impact exercise can have a negative impact on your joints. Many adults today are choosing low impact exercise to maintain a healthy lifestyle. What Exactly Is...
On The Bright Side: 10 Ways We’re (Still) Here For You During COVID-19
Posted: September 21, 2020
On The Bright Side: 10 Ways We’re (Still) Here For You During COVID-19Just when it feels like we’re adjusting to our “new normal,” the curveballs keep on coming. Will our kids adjust to virtual classrooms? What happens when the sunny weather turns to snow? How long will this go on, anyway? We get it: Navigating this pandemic can be exhausting. While we can’t fix your wi-fi during an important video call or magically stock your local store...
Understanding 401(k) Terms: Sponsor & Third-Party Administrator
Posted: September 13, 2020
Understanding 401(k) Terms: Sponsor & Third-Party AdministratorA 401(k) plan is an excellent benefit for employers to offer employees. It is a tax-deferred, defined-contribution retirement account that gets its name from a section of the IRS Code. Many employers offer matching funds for all or part of their employees’ contributions to a 401(k) plan. If you are opening a 401(k), two key terms to understand are “sponsor” and “third-party administrator.” What Is...
The Importance Of Stretching Before Exercise
Posted: September 10, 2020
The Importance Of Stretching Before ExerciseFor decades, we have been told about the importance of stretching before exercise. But how many people really understand why it is so important? In a nutshell, stretching serves as a critical link for the body between a sedentary state and physical activity. What Makes Stretching So Important? If you want to be truly fit, it is not enough to build muscle and get aerobic...
I Have Life Insurance Through Work. Isn’t That Enough?
Posted: September 8, 2020
I Have Life Insurance Through Work. Isn’t That Enough?Picture this: You land an exciting new job with great benefits: vacation time, health insurance, 401(k)… even free lunch once a week! They offer group life insurance, too – two times your annual salary. That sounds like a lot, right? In many cases, it might not stretch as far as you think. Let’s say you make $50,000 per year. A benefit of $100,000 can make...