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Our blog, 1891 Life Lines, lets you stay up on product news, helpful information and all the good that’s going on at 1891 Financial Life. And remember, your membership helps make it all happen.

Addressing Common Life Insurance Financial Concerns

November 1, 2018

For many consumers, the biggest thing that holds them back from purchasing life insurance or adjusting their coverage is their concern over the financial impact. The majority of life insurance […]

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What You Can Expect from Your Life Insurance Medical Exam

What You Can Expect from Your Life Insurance Medical Exam

October 1, 2018

When asked about why they’ve hesitated to get life insurance, apprehension about the medical exam often top’s people’s lists. Whether they mistakenly believe that their medical results would disqualify them […]

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KBRA Releases Rating Report for National Catholic Society of Foresters

September 7, 2018

Mount Prospect, Illinois (September 7, 2018) — On July 31, 2018, Kroll Bond Rating Agency (KBRA) assigned an insurance financial strength rating (IFSR) of BBB- with a Stable Outlook to National […]

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NCSF Celebrates Life Insurance Awareness Month

September 5, 2018

Mount Prospect, Illinois (September 5, 2018) — National Catholic Society of Foresters (NCSF) proudly supports Life Insurance Awareness Month (LIAM), an annual event sponsored by LIFE Happens each September. LIAM educates Americans on […]

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Avoid These Top 5 Life Insurance Mistakes

September 3, 2018

Buying life insurance can be a difficult, time-consuming process. From the various types of policies available to the amount of the death benefit needed, and who it should go to, […]

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#BeyondLifeInsurance 

August 30, 2018

Our 2018 ALZHEIMER’S WALK page is Live! The Home Office will be walking, rain or shine, at Montrose Harbor in Chicago on Sunday Oct 28, 2018. Our National Project is raising […]

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How to Determine Your Life Insurance Custodian

August 1, 2018

In an earlier blog, we discussed some of the things that you should consider when selecting the beneficiary for your life insurance policy. One of the points we made was […]

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Do I Need Extra Life Insurance if I Already Have it Through Work?

July 16, 2018

There are many reasons people give for not purchasing life insurance coverage. Some say they’re too old, while others say that they’re too young. Some think that they don’t need […]

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NCSF Members #GIVEBACK

July 3, 2018

#GIVEBACK  The bake sale and silent auction, organized by St. Mary Court 868 (Muscoda, WI) and the Friends of the Muscoda Public Library last December 2017, raised $888 and the […]

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Important Considerations When Selecting Your Life Insurance Beneficiary

July 2, 2018

Once you’ve secured your life insurance coverage, one of the most important steps to take is naming your beneficiary. In the life insurance world, a beneficiary is the one who […]

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What to Know About Life Insurance and Marriage

June 15, 2018

As we close out the month of June and head into the summer months, we are also entering one of the most popular times of year for weddings. It’s not […]

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What to Do if You Can’t Afford Your Life Insurance Premium

June 1, 2018

One of the most common questions that customers have about life insurance is how much it will cost them. Most people have a good understanding of the cost before they […]

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Can I Buy Life Insurance for My Child? Your Questions Answered

May 15, 2018

In our last blog post, we discussed the details of purchasing a life insurance policy for someone else. We’d like to continue to discuss that process but with a more […]

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What You’ll Need When Buying Life Insurance for Someone Else

May 1, 2018

When most people go looking for information on how to purchase life insurance, they usually are looking to learn how to purchase a policy for themselves. They look for advice […]

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Money Smart Week®

April 24, 2018

April 21-28, 2018 is Money Smart Week® – Communities across the United States are participating in events designed to promote and improve personal financial awareness. Money Smart Week® is an […]

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We Are Hiring

We Are Hiring

April 16, 2018

Have you thought of working for a fraternal? We are hiring! Both positions are based in Mount Prospect, Illinois, some travel is required for the sales position. Send resumes to […]

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A Guide to Life Insurance for Millennials

April 16, 2018

Each year, Life Happens and LIMRA release their annual Insurance Barometer Study detailing what modern consumers are most concerned with—both in terms of their coverage and their finances—when it comes […]

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Will Retirement Affect My Life Insurance?

April 2, 2018

In an earlier blog, we discussed the strategy of using life insurance as an aid in retirement planning, a practice that has grown more popular in recent years as more […]

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