Final Wishes: How Funerals are Evolving

Posted: December 15, 2023

Final Wishes: How Funerals are Evolving

Shortly after a collection of memorial stones caught Adrienne Kloecker-Kalivoda’s eye at a funeral directors convention last fall, the Kloecker Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. in Erie, Pennsylvania, made an addition to its service offerings.Kloecker, an ERIE commercial Customer, became one of more than 600 funeral homes to partner with Parting Stone, a company that turns cremated remains into polished stones for survivors to remember...

How often should I update my insurance policies?

Posted: November 2, 2023

How often should I update my insurance policies?

As your life changes, your insurance policies should, too. Whether you’re celebrating a new chapter in your life or navigating significant changes, staying on top of your insurance needs is crucial to ensure you’re adequately protected. Major life events can dictate how often and when you should update your insurance policies, especially after significant life events like marriage, job changes, relocations, or expanding your family....

Explainer: What is Long-Term Care Insurance?

Posted: October 13, 2023

Explainer: What is Long-Term Care Insurance?

It’s not something you want to think about, but most of us will need long-term care at some point in our lives. In fact, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), once a person reaches age 65, they have almost a 70% chance of needing some type of long-term care services in their remaining years.1The need for care may develop suddenly...

Life Insurance: A Family Conversation on Financial Security

Posted: September 13, 2023

Life Insurance: A Family Conversation on Financial Security

You care enough about your family to protect their financial security with life insurance. But, as crucial as that coverage is, it’s equally important to make sure your loved ones know what your insurance does for your family and how it works — well in advance of the day it matters most. Everyone should grasp the purpose, function and (most importantly) benefits of their protection.So,...

Writing Your Will: Common Questions and Simple Tips

Posted: August 17, 2023

Writing Your Will: Common Questions and Simple Tips

Have you thought about your final wishes in life?We know it’s not a particularly fun topic to discuss. But the truth is, writing a will is an important step to help your loved ones in the event of your passing. (So is choosing the right life insurance.)If you’re one of the 60% of Americans without a will or if you just haven’t updated yours in...