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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.

new parents

Why New Parents Need Life Insurance

September 14, 2021

September 14, 2021: Have you thought to yourself lately, do I need life insurance if I have a baby? If you’re a new parent, you may be debating the pros and […]

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life insurance

How to Choose Life Insurance Best Suited for You

September 9, 2021

September 9, 2021: Few people enjoy thinking about life insurance, but it is wise to plan the financial future of your spouse or family members before your health deteriorates or […]

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saving for retirement

How Millennials Can Start Saving for Retirement in Their 30’s

September 7, 2021

September 7, 2021: How much should you be saving for retirement in your 30s? If you’re a millennial who still hasn’t started putting away money for a future nest egg, […]

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Labor Day Holiday Hours

September 5, 2021

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021: The NCSF Home Office will be closed Monday, September 6, 2021 in observance of Labor Day. We resume normal hours of 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. CDT […]

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term life insurance

5 Reasons You Should Purchase Term Life Insurance

August 30, 2021

AUGUST 30, 2021: Term life insurance is a great way to ensure financial obligations of a family are met in case of an emergency that takes away the primary bread-winner. […]

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retirement strategy

How to Create a Retirement Strategy

August 26, 2021

Have you thought about your Retirement Strategy yet? No matter where you are in your career trajectory, having a thorough personal retirement plan in place at all times is more […]

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saving for retirement

The Benefits of Saving for Retirement Early

August 20, 2021

Have you started thinking about your future Retirement Plans yet? Even if you’re currently in your 20s or 30s and are just getting started in your career, putting money away […]

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life insurance

Making a Case for Buying Life Insurance Young

August 20, 2021

What age should you think about life insurance? In an ideal situation, you would begin to think about getting Life Insurance at a younger age than you might expect. As […]

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life insurance calculator

Life Insurance Calculator: How Much Do You Need?

August 20, 2021

With so many quizzes, personality tests, and calculators online, it is hard to know what is legitimate and what is clickbait. If you’re wondering how to determine how much life […]

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annuities

A Closer Look at Annuities

August 12, 2021

If you’ve ever started to think about options for retirement income and wondered what is an annuity, you may be curious to take a closer look at this uniquely structured […]

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National Catholic Society of Foresters Announces Name Change to 1891 Financial Life Fraternal Benefit Society

August 12, 2021

MOUNT PROSPECT, IL August 12, 2021 – National Catholic Society of Foresters, a fraternal benefit society offering life and annuity products, has announced today that the organization will begin operating […]

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retirement planning

The Importance of Retirement Planning

August 10, 2021

If you’ve been giving extra thought to early retirement planning lately and considered socking away extra cash for your eventual retirement, you may have wondered why making Retirement Plans decades […]

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1891 Founding Mothers

A message from our Chairman on Founders Day

July 17, 2021

JULY 17, 2021: Today, July 17, 2021, is the 130th anniversary of National Catholic Society of Foresters’ Founders Day! Over the years, the organization has been as much about philanthropy […]

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key person life insurance

Everything You Need to Know About Key Person Life Insurance

July 9, 2021

Most companies, especially small or very new businesses, have a critical employee without whom the business would not function. Sometimes it’s the founder, owner, a top executive, or maybe even […]

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Happy Fourth of July!

July 2, 2021

JULY 2, 2021: The NCSF Home Office will be closed Monday, July 5, 2021 in observance of Independence Day. We resume normal hours of 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. CDT on […]

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Members, create a Pop-Up Team!

June 28, 2021

JUNE 28, 2021: Want to help celebrate our 130th Anniversary by creating a service project? Not part of a Court or Impact Team but would like to give back to […]

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National Catholic Society of Foresters to Transform the Selling Experience with Breathe Life

June 24, 2021

JUNE 15, 2021: National Catholic Society of Foresters (NCSF) has selected Breathe Life, a provider of hybrid life insurance distribution solutions, to deliver a modern online purchasing experience for NCSF insurance […]

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spousal insurance

Do You Need Spouse Life Insurance?

June 9, 2021

JUNE 9, 2021: Your spouse is an invaluable part of your life. You love them, appreciate them, and acknowledge all of the contributions that they make to your home. What […]

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