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Medicare Supplement – Plan F vs Plan G
As we meet with individuals both NEW to Medicare, or those who have been covered for many years, one of the most common questions we are asked is about the difference between a Supplement Plan F and a Plan G. In a nutshell, Medicare Supplements (nationwide) are categorized by letters (F, G, N, A, L,…
Read MoreThe Surprising Benefits of Volunteering
If you recently asked someone how they’re doing, the immediate reply was probably, “Busy.” I’ve tried to be more intentional about changing my answer to this question after being challenged by an article on “minimalism.” Packing the calendar with “busy-ness” isn’t really something to brag about. Busy can be productive, but it can also be…
Read More3 Ways to Earn Money by Spring Cleaning
How can we arrive to March and NOT talk about Spring Cleaning? In fact, the New Year has come and gone…you PLANNED to be “minimal” and purge unwanted items from the house after Christmas brought new treasures, but did you? DID YOU? Fortunately for us, it’s not at all taboo to purchase new, but used,…
Read More6 Ways to Reduce Your Health Care Costs
I’ve had the pleasure of a front-row seat to the ever-changing environment of healthcare as an insurance advisor the last 12 years. These changes not only include the rising cost of health insurance premiums but prescriptions and out-of-pocket copays/deductibles. Since I am self-employed, I relate to the “typical” shopper of health insurance—no employer to offer…
Read MoreBe Minimal
“Be Minimal” 2019 started off with the idea of decluttering and being “minimalist”, thanks to the trending Netflix series featuring Marie Kondo titled “Tidying Up”…if you haven’t caught a peek yet, Kondo is Japanese and brings her principles of minimalism, cleaning and organizing to the US in simple steps which aren’t overwhelming, and her gentle,…
Read MoreThank you IGO Customers!
During this holiday season, Insurance Group of the Ozarks would like to extend a huge THANK YOU to all of our clients. This season tends to be a busy one for us. Not just because of the holidays, it’s also annual open enrollment for our Medicare clients. Many of you have reached out to us…
Read MoreWomen and Life Insurance
This March (which is women’s month!), life insurance may not be top of mind, but this article has some startling facts. According to the Insurance Information Institute, many women underestimate their family contributions and often lack sufficient Life Insurance. According to the article, 43% of women have no life insurance, and of those that are…
Read MoreJoin us at the 2014 KGBX Women's show this weekend!
The team at IGO will be at the KGBX Women’s show this weekend to answer any questions you have about life and health insurance. Really- ask us anything! (or set up an appointment to ask us later). Where: Ozark Empire Fairgrounds E-Plex When: February 22, 2014 8 am – 4 pm Learn more about the…
Read MoreUpdates on Healthcare.gov
We have many clients affected by the new Healthcare.gov plans- so we want to include updates on our site as we hear them. This week Healthcare.gov announced that they would be scheduling down times of the website, to try to make improvements. Here’s what you need to know: From 1 am to 5 pm EST…
Read MoreInsurance Group of the Ozarks- Ribbon Cutting
Our ribbon cutting on Wednesday was a success! We had a great amount of customers and chamber members come join us to celebrate. Formerly known as The Ozarks Financial Group,we debuted our new brand as Insurance Group of the Ozarks on October 23rd at 11:30 at the ribbon cutting. The ribbon cutting ceremony wass…
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