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Navigating Your Life Insurance Policy Purchase

August 3, 2020

AUGUST 4, 2020: Obtaining life insurance coverage is an essential step in securing the financial health of your family if you are no longer in the picture. You will have peace […]

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Create a Pop-Up Impact Team Event Today!

August 3, 2020

AUGUST 3, 2020: How do you make an impact? Have you donated to your parish — or collected food for your community pantry or donated clothes? Have you participated in […]

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11 Easy Steps to Protect Your Data

July 28, 2020

JULY 28, 2020: It’s always good to remind ourselves about the basics of how to keep data safe and secure. MAKE SURE TO: Keep Data Password-Protected and Encrypted Create “Strong” […]

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A Summer Message from the CEO

July 27, 2020

JULY 27, 2020: A Special Message from CEO Lisa Bickus On behalf of the NCSF Board of Directors, myself, and our entire staff, I would like to thank you for […]

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Safety Tips for Essential Errands

July 22, 2020

JULY 28, 2020: Following these measures from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention can help keep you safe. TIPS FOR GROCERY SHOPPING Protect yourself while shopping Stay at least […]

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A Distraction-Free Workspace

July 20, 2020

JULY 20, 2020: Remember in school when your time was scheduled for you? Classes were set up in modules with breaks included. You focused on one subject at a time. […]

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July 4 Holiday Hours

July 3, 2020

JULY 3, 2020: The NCSF Home Office will be closed Friday, July 3, 2020 at noon CDT in observance of Independence Day. We resume normal hours of 8 a.m. to […]

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How Much Life Insurance Should You Carry?

July 2, 2020

JULY 2, 2020: Even without a global health pandemic, having life insurance and looking into life insurance rates are important for any individual. While we can’t predict when our time is […]

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5 Small Changes to Improve Your Health

June 30, 2020

JUNE 30, 2020: Feeling Sluggish? Take a look at your diet. It could be what you are eating (or not eating). Our diet tends to be too high in added […]

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What is Valuable to Your Prospect?

June 17, 2020

JUNE 16, 2020: All agents have their own way of selling to their clients and building business. Here are a few suggestions from the experts. Options: Too many options can […]

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5 Tips to Protect Seniors from Investment Fraud

June 15, 2020

JUNE 15, 2020:  Today is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, and as a financial institution we want to remind people to help senior citizens be on guard for financial exploitation. […]

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30 Fun Summer Activities with no COVID Worries

June 15, 2020

JUNE 15, 2020: Looking for activities this summer? Here are 30 fun summer activities with no COVID worries! Make your own ice cream Run through a sprinkler Have a watermelon […]

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Show Me the Science – When & How to Use Hand Sanitizer

June 12, 2020

JUNE 12, 2020: The CDC recommends washing hands with soap and water whenever possible because handwashing reduces the amounts of all types of germs and chemicals on hands. But if […]

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Summer Activities and COVID-19

June 10, 2020

JUNE 10, 2020: Many of us are wondering, now that summer is here, what activities can we safely participate in? Can we venture out to enjoy the season with family and […]

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We Are Hiring

We Are Hiring!

June 4, 2020

JUNE 4, 2020:  Have you thought of working for a not-for-profit? We are hiring! Positions are based in Mount Prospect, Illinois. Position details can be read in the links below. […]

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Important End of Life Documents You Need to Secure

June 1, 2020

JUNE 1, 2020: Nothing matters more than the safety and wellbeing of your loved ones. You want to make sure they live comfortable, happy lives, no matter what may happen […]

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Introducing the New NCSF COVID-19 Matching Funds Grant Programs

May 29, 2020

MAY 29, 2020: Many Court and Impact Teams have found ways of helping their community during this time when there are many more needs to fulfill. We are proud of […]

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Some Tips on Good Posture

May 27, 2020

MAY 27, 2020: Whether working from home is your new normal or you are beginning the commute back to onsite work – we found some tips that may be helpful […]

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