It’s time to get on track! In order to live within your means, you have to know what your means are. We mentioned a spending plan (or a budget) on the last page, so let’s talk about what that actually looks like. The hardest part, but also a crucial first... Read more →

You spend years studying and thousands of dollars to help children with their physical and mental well-being. But have you taken the time to assess your own financial wellness? The Section on Pediatric Trainees (SOPT) and the Section on Early Career Physicians (SOECP) are pleased to promote the annual American... Read more →

Adopting a pet can be one of the most rewarding experiences in a person’s life. When properly cared for, pets are often regarded among the most loyal and loving of friends to their pet parents. However, just as with raising human children, keeping beloved pets healthy can be a source... Read more →

This March, people across the nation will celebrate Women’s History Month- a month long holiday celebrating the achievements and contributions of women throughout history across nearly every industry. One does not have to look far to see the influence women have had in medicine, politics, technology, literature and nearly every... Read more →

This month, Tooth Fairies across the nation stretched out their wings and jingled their change purses to celebrate National Children’s Dental Health Month! Taking care of a child’s teeth and mouth can be challenging for many parents amid all of the other responsibilities associated with child rearing. However, oral hygiene... Read more →

Curious if whether or not pet insurance is worth the investment? We sat down with USI Affinity’s Arielle E. to hear about her and her kitten's, Marmalade, recent "cat-tastrophe": Working in the insurance industry, you think you know everything there is to know about insurance protection. We speak often about... Read more →

Originally published by Life Happens, April 20, 2017, written by Peter Colis. Your life insurance needs will ebb and flow throughout your lifetime. Buying a term policy early in your career or taking a basic employer-issued life insurance policy is a common course of action. However, deciding how much and... Read more →

Veterans are the nation’s protectors, the defenders of American ideals and freedom. This Veterans Day marks the 100th year of celebrating these military heroes, both past and present, and collectively thanking them for their sacrifice. Veterans Day, originally Armistice Day until 1954, is a day to show appreciation for those... Read more →

As states continue to become compliant with the REAL ID Act, which sets universal, nation-wide standards for identification (i.e. driver’s licenses), there is still mounting confusion for companies and their corporate travelers over which enforcement deadlines to pay attention to. To break it down, there are two deadline types you... Read more →

On July 4th over 240 years ago, a room full of delegates and appointed officials signed into being a new nation built on ideals now nearly synonymous with the American way of life. On that day, there was no certainty that the United States would win their battle against England... Read more →