In the mid-nineteenth century, a migration of Czechs and Slovaks fanned across the upper Midwestern United States. The Midwest soil was nutrient-rich, and the immigrants began to farm crops they knew, like sugar beets. The migrants gathered together in communities…
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We’re just a few weeks away from Memorial Day weekend and a little over a month away from summer. You know what that means: barbecue season is upon us! So, in an effort to prepare you for your many upcoming…
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When it comes to personal health and wellness (especially during a global pandemic), we could all use some pointers. While it’s likely that the vast majority of us kicked our own health habits to the curb the past year, that…
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In August 2017, Dan Shinnick joined National Mutual Benefit (now BetterLife) as President and CEO. Along with his experience in leading marketing, actuarial, fraternal, and business development teams, Dan brings with him a motivated mindset and a passion for making…
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As of January 1, 2021, National Mutual Benefit and Western Fraternal Life combined to create a new company named BetterLife, a different kind of life insurance company. BetterLife is a continuation of everything that has made these two organizations special…
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A volatile market can throw a wrench in your retirement plan. In the last 15 years, the stock market has seen two of the largest drops in history: once during the housing crisis of 2008 and again in 2020 following…
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