eFinancial named one of Chicago’s Top Workplaces for 2019

At eFinancial, we’re all about empowering everyday Americans to feel secure in their future, no matter what happens. When it comes to helping our customers find affordable life insurance, the eFinancial team is unstoppable. That’s why we’re thrilled we’ve been named one of the Top Workplaces for 2019 by The Chicago Tribune. The Tribune worked […]

Quiz: How likely are you to buy life insurance this year?

How do you know when it’s time to buy life insurance? That’s easy: If someone else depends on you financially, you need to get covered. That way, if something happens to you, your coverage can provide money to help them carry on.  Of course, people buy life insurance for a variety of reasons. Some of […]

Tough love: Why coverage matters for caregivers

I always hoped my mom and I would be close, but I never thought that would involve her living with me. If you spend your days juggling work, kids, and playing nurse to a parent or another loved one, you’re not alone. As the number of seniors in America hits record levels, more Americans are […]

Here’s why moms need life insurance, too

As a mom, you’re everything to your family – the random sock finder, the keeper of all schedules, the one the kids will track to the ends of the house to ask a question (even if it means walking past Dad). You give your time, your sleep, and occasionally your sanity to care for them. […]

5 easy ways to save on life insurance rates

Think you can’t afford life insurance? Truth is, it’s actually cheaper than most people think. In fact, one study found that half of consumers think life insurance is three times more expensive than it actually is, and millennials overestimate the cost five times over. That said, if you’re looking to bargain-hunt on life insurance rates, […]

Guide to life insurance over 50

For many of us, getting married, buying a house, or having a baby is the reason we get life insurance. But what happens decades later when that baby is all grown up and the mortgage is (hooray!) finally paid off? As the years bring new changes, your life insurance needs to change, too. If you’re […]

What couples need to know about buying life insurance

You talk about everything with your partner – your career goals, your next vacation, and which Netflix show to binge-watch this weekend. But have you had the life insurance talk yet? For most couples, life insurance is something that should be on the radar. Whether you’re happily married with children or happily living together kid-free, […]

Understanding Life: 5 mistakes to avoid when buying life insurance

Buying term life insurance is nothing to be scared of – we promise. That said, there are a few things that could cost you if you’re not careful. Steer clear of these common mistakes when you’re shopping for a term life insurance policy, so you can lock in the most affordable, dependable coverage. Mistake 1: […]

4 alternatives to traditional gift-giving this holiday season

Sweaters have long replaced swimsuits and you’ve just about had your fill of pumpkin spice, which means the holiday season is upon us. It certainly can be the most wonderful time of the year, filled with parties, huge feasts with friends and families, and those songs about reindeer and chestnuts playing in every store and […]

Understanding Life: What is final expense insurance – and do I need it?

The kids are out of college. The house is paid off. As you cross many of life’s biggest expenses off your list, you may not need as much life insurance coverage as you once did to protect your family. But final expense insurance can help with one cost that everyone still needs to cover: their […]