Play A Texas Mail Carrier’s Act of Love Shows Why Your Pets Need a Plan Too | PFL® AI-generated audio 11:00 When Ian Burke, a mail carrier from Destin, Texas, heard that Floyd—a 70-pound dog he’d befriended on his delivery route—had ended up in a shelter after his owner’s death, he didn’t hesitate. Burke arrived at the City of Denton Animal Shelter before it opened to be first in line to adopt Floyd and give him a new home.
Play The Three Ages That Impact Financial Benefits for Children with Special Needs | PFL® AI-generated audio 8:31 Raising a child with special needs brings unique joys and challenges, including financial considerations that differ significantly from typical family planning. While every parent worries about their child’s future, you face additional complexities around government benefits, educational transitions, and long-term care planning. Understanding the critical ages and milestones ahead can help you prepare strategically and avoid costly mistakes that could jeopardize your child’s financial security.
Play What Priscilla Presley’s Lawsuit Reveals About the Prevalence of Elder Abuse | PFL® AI-generated audio 7:22 June is Elder Abuse Awareness Month, and there’s a case in the headlines right now that drives home just how important this issue is. Priscilla Presley, 79, is currently in court, claiming she was defrauded of over $1 million by people she once trusted. If it can happen to someone with her resources, fame, and team of advisors, it can happen to anyone.
Play Breaking the Cycle: How Life & Legacy Planning Protects Black Families’ Generational Wealth | PFL® AI-generated audio 7:42 The statistics are sobering. According to the Federal Reserve’s 2022 Survey of Consumer Finances, the wealth gap between white Americans and Black Americans is approximately $241,120. This disparity didn’t happen by accident. It’s the result of centuries of policies and practices that systematically prevented Black Americans from building and preserving wealth. From slavery and Jim Crow laws to discriminatory lending practices, each generation of Black families has faced unique challenges in creating financial security.
Play How to Keep Your Child with Special Needs Safe and Engaged This Summer | PFL® AI-generated audio 9:23 As the school year ends and summer approaches, you might find yourself experiencing a mix of anticipation and anxiety. While summer break offers wonderful opportunities for family time and new experiences, it also means the loss of your child’s structured school routine and the support services that come with it. For parents of a child with special needs, summer planning requires extra consideration to ensure your child stays safe, engaged, and continues to thrive during the break.
Play This Father’s Day Take Your Provision One Step Further | PFL® AI-generated audio 7:00 Father’s Day arrives each June filled with barbecues, baseball games, and heartfelt cards celebrating the dads who shape our lives. While ties and tool sets make thoughtful gifts, what if we turn the tables altogether and put the family resources toward a far more meaningful gift this Father’s Day—one that helps dad feel confident that he’s stepping into his best self, and providing for the family no matter what.
Play Heads Up! Major Tax Changes on the Horizon | PFL® AI-generated audio 3:52 The House recently passed what many are calling “One Big, Beautiful Bill” that could reshape the tax landscape for individuals and businesses. While it still needs to pass the Senate, and the President sign it into law, understanding these potential changes now gives you time to prepare and potentially benefit from new opportunities.
Play Pride Month & Planning: Securing a Legacy That Lasts | PFL® AI-generated audio 7:08 As Pride Month begins, we celebrate the progress made toward equality while acknowledging that LGBTQIA+ individuals, couples, and families still face unique legal challenges. Despite the landmark decision in Obergefell v. Hodges that established marriage equality nationwide, gaps in legal protection remain that can affect everything from healthcare decisions to inheritance rights. Having proper estate planning is not just important—it’s essential for ensuring your wishes are honored and your loved ones are protected.