1891 Life Lines

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.

Happy President's Day

Our Holiday Hours

February 18, 2022

FEBRUARY 18, 2022: In observance of President’s Day, our Home Office will be closed Monday – February 21, 2022 We will resume our regular hours of 8:00 A.M. to 4:00 […]

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retirement mistakes

Retirement Mistakes to Avoid at Any Age

February 17, 2022

February 17, 2022: If given the opportunity, many people would gladly retire tomorrow. Indeed, relaxing and living off of your investments doesn’t sound like such a bad life, but unfortunately […]

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retirement savings

Everything You Need to Know About Withdrawing Your Retirement Savings

February 10, 2022

February 10, 2022: When you’re getting ready to retire, it’s exciting to see decades of hard work pay off. This is especially true if you’ve seen your investments grow through […]

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retirement

Home Stretch: Do This 5 Years Before Retirement

February 8, 2022

February 8, 2022: Retirement is a major goal for most people, but only 36% of pre-retired U.S. citizens feel that they are saving sufficiently. As the cost of living continues […]

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Life Happens: Life Insurance Awareness Month

#InsureYourLove month in February

February 3, 2022

FEBRUARY 3, 2022: We’re a proud supporter of #InsureYourLove month in February, brought to you by Life Happens. One of the main reasons people buy life insurance is that they […]

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Multi-Year Guaranteed Annuity

Lock In! 3.00% 5-Year MYGA

February 1, 2022

FEBRUARY 1, 2022: We are excited to announce a higher rate on our Multi-Year Guaranteed Annuity (MYGA)1, 3.00%2 rate for 5 years! Lock in your hard earned money. A Great Way […]

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struggling millennial

Retirement Planning for Millennials Struggling Financially

January 25, 2022

JANUARY 25, 2022: Born between 1981 and 1996, many millennials are starting to enter the stage of life where adults begin to worry whether they will have enough money to […]

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Impact Team 1255 Giving Tuesday

#LOOKINGOUT: Warming Hearts … and Hands, Heads, and Feet!

January 20, 2022

JANUARY 20, 2022: Soul Connection Impact Team 1255, from the Home Office of 1891 Financial Life, held a collection for Giving Tuesday last November. Team 1255 collected socks, coats, gloves, […]

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life insurance

Why Should You Buy Life Insurance?

January 20, 2022

JANUARY 20, 2022: Most people understand the importance of health insurance, car insurance, or home insurance — but fewer are likely to view life insurance as a necessity they must […]

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life insurance

Making a Case for Buying Life Insurance

January 18, 2022

JANUARY 18, 2022: What factors will you consider in buying a life insurance policy? Whether you’ve begun digging deep into policy comparisons to find the best fit for your family […]

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Closed MLK Day

Our Holiday Hours

January 14, 2022

JANUARY 14, 2022: In observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day our Home Office will be closed: Monday, January 17, 2022 We will resume our regular hours of 8:00 A.M. […]

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ready to retire

3 Indicators You’re Ready to Retire

January 13, 2022

JANUARY 13, 2022: If your nest egg is rapidly growing, you’ve reached a comfortable point in your career, and you’ve started to daydream about your golden years, you may be […]

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retirement

Ready to Retire? Follow These Steps

January 11, 2022

JANUARY 11, 2022: Finances are likely to be one of your biggest concerns if you are considering retirement. Most people worry about saving enough to be comfortable and maintain their […]

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fundraise ages 16+

Have a cause that is near and dear to your heart?

January 11, 2022

JANUARY 11, 2022: Do you have a cause that is near and dear to your heart? Just create a Pop-Up Impact Team project or event to fundraise and we’ll help. […]

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1891 Financial Life - Court 901

#LOOKINGOUT: Successful Rummage Sale raises over $8,000 for Minnesota Church

January 10, 2022

January 10, 2022:  To raise funds for St. Peter the Apostle Church, St. Adolph Court 901 of Park Rapids-MN held a 3-day rummage sale last July. It was a big […]

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1891 Financial Life - Court 513

#LOOKINGOUT: Hand-made Children’s Blankets are sure to bring Cheer!

January 7, 2022

January 7, 2022:  Last May the St. Joseph Carmelite Home suffered a fire that destroyed part of the home. St. Joseph Carmelite Home is dedicated to providing an environment for the […]

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1891 members and parish at fundraiser

#LOOKINGOUT: Community comes together, raises almost $13,000 in Eden-WI

January 6, 2022

January 6, 2022:  Last October, St. Rose of Lima Court 313 members assisted at the annual Steak Fry. Together they raised $12,228.55 and 1891 Financial Life matched $750. All funds […]

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saving for retirement

Strategies for Saving for Retirement

January 4, 2022

JANUARY 4, 2022: Whether you have your current retirement savings automated to be pulled out of your paycheck monthly and you’re all-in on putting away as much as possible or […]

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