The CPl-W (Consumer Price lndex for Urban Wage Earners And Clerical Workers) is used to track inflation and annually adjust benefits paid to Social Security beneficiaries and Supplemental Security lncome recipients. Back in January 2000, the CPl was 165,600. By December 2022, it was 291,051, not quite double. That's a steep reduction in the dollar's buying power oчer the last 22 years, As an example, $100 worth of groceries purchased in January 2000 might have cost $175.76 in December 2022 according to the CPl-W.​

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When planning for the inevitable cost of your final expenses there are two common solutions, either Pre-paying a funeral home or getting final expense insurance to cover your needs. Here are some advantages and disadvantages of both options.

​We all encounter days when the weather feels a bit gloomy and our energy levels could use a lift. So today, we're here to share a secret with you – the power of certain foods to boost your stamina and productivity, making even the gloomiest days something to celebrate.

Mark Twain once said, "The best way to get something done is to begin by doing something else." If that's not the battle cry of productive procrastination, I don't know what is.

Ah, the marvelous workings of the human mind – where memories are crafted and cognitive functions dance. If you're in the wise age group of 50 and over, you know that memory and cognitive function are the crown jewels of a well-lived life. They're the tools we use to solve puzzles, learn new things, and find the way back to our car in the parking lot.

As the winter wind chills the air and colorful lights brighten our days, December invites us to embrace festivity and reflection. Amid the joyful chaos of holiday preparations, it’s more important than ever to tend to our own personal well-being.

​The holiday season is a time for joy, family, and celebration. But for many of us, it's also a time of immense stress. Between shopping, cooking, decorating, and attending events, it can feel as if there are never enough hours in the day.

Welcome to our new insurance agency blog!
 
This is our very first post. We're not quite sure what we're going to write about here, but the plan is to create helpful content for customers and prospective clients about information that is relevant to you.
 
We hope you'll come to view this as a top resource for keeping your family and your finances safe.
 
Here are a few of the topics we may be writing about:

• Answers to clients' frequently asked questions.
• Helpful information about insurance shopping.
• Safety and Health Tips and Ideas.
• Local Community Information.

 
Stay Tuned!

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