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How Much Life Insurance Do You Need? A Worked ExampleInsuranceLife InsurancePersonal Insurance

How Much Life Insurance Do You Need? A Worked Example

By Marc GilmanQuestions? Call (800) 927-9326 or email marc@gilmanagency.comKey TakeawaysThe standard approach works backward from your family's actual obligations: add…
September 10, 2026
Special Needs Trusts, SSI, and Medicaid: How to Leave Money Without Losing BenefitsEstate PlanningInsuranceMedicaidTrust

Special Needs Trusts, SSI, and Medicaid: How to Leave Money Without Losing Benefits

By Marc Gilman Questions? Call (800) 927-9326 or email marc@gilmanagency.com Key Takeaways SSI and Medicaid are means-tested programs with strict,…
September 10, 2026
Do You Actually Need Life Insurance? Start HereInsuranceLife InsurancePersonal InsuranceRetirement

Do You Actually Need Life Insurance? Start Here

By Marc Gilman Questions? Call (800) 927-9326 or email marc@gilmanagency.com Key Takeaways The question that actually matters isn't your age,…
September 9, 2026
When Long-Term Care Insurance Isn’t Enough: How Medicaid-Compliant Annuities Protect a SpouseAnnuityEstate PlanningInsuranceMedicaidRetirement

When Long-Term Care Insurance Isn’t Enough: How Medicaid-Compliant Annuities Protect a Spouse

By Marc GilmanQuestions? Call (800) 927-9326 or email marc@gilmanagency.comKey TakeawaysLong-term care insurance is the right first line of defense for…
September 9, 2026
Why (and How) Seniors Over 65 Should Think About Life InsuranceInsuranceLife InsurancePersonal InsuranceRetirement

Why (and How) Seniors Over 65 Should Think About Life Insurance

By Marc Gilman Questions? Call (800) 927-9326 or email marc@gilmanagency.com Key Takeaways Not everyone over 65 needs life insurance. The…
September 8, 2026
How to Meet the Longevity Challenge With Health, Life Insurance, and Retirement PlanningInsuranceMedicarePersonal InsuranceRetirement

How to Meet the Longevity Challenge With Health, Life Insurance, and Retirement Planning

By Marc Gilman Questions? Call (800) 927-9326 or email marc@gilmanagency.com Key Takeaways The length of retirement has nearly tripled —…
September 8, 2026
Is Ken Fisher Right About Annuities? A Fair Look — Including What His Own Firm DidAnnuityInsurancePersonal InsuranceRetirement

Is Ken Fisher Right About Annuities? A Fair Look — Including What His Own Firm Did

By Marc Gilman Questions? Call (800) 927-9326 or email marc@gilmanagency.com Key Takeaways Ken Fisher's actual, stated critique — in his…
September 7, 2026
The History of Annuities: From Roman Soldiers to Indexed ContractsAnnuityInsuranceInsurance Basics & ComplianceRetirement

The History of Annuities: From Roman Soldiers to Indexed Contracts

By Marc Gilman Questions? Call (800) 927-9326 or email marc@gilmanagency.com Key Takeaways The core idea behind an annuity — trading…
September 6, 2026

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