Ken Hampton, Stream Associate

05/08/2016

Last year, the price of tuition, fees and room & board at a private, nonprofit college averaged a record $39,520. So how can you get a quality education without sacrificing your financial health? Contact me to discuss.

04/29/2016

If you have a family and a business, this video shows why life insurance is an invaluable way to protect them both.

Brigette Hunter was just 27, and a new mother, when she was widowed. Her husband, Matt, was killed in a car accident. To compound her pain, she had to borrow money from her parents to pay for Matt’s funeral, as he had no life insurance. Just six months later, friends introduced Brigette to Anthony. She wasn’t looking for a relationship, but Anthony was persistent. “He could sell snow to an Eskimo,� Brigette says. They married and soon opened their own electrical business. With the business and three children to support, the couple bought small life insurance policies. Lisa Rinehart, a financial professional, met them several years later, determined that they needed considerably more life insurance, and helped them through the buying process. A year later, Anthony found a bump on his chin. A year later, Anthony found a bump on his chin. He had recently walked through a spider web at a job site and assumed it was a bite. But it didn’t go away, and Anthony learned it was melanoma...

04/27/2016

7 financial tips every college student should know.

Before you hit the books, study up on these 7 essential tips to get a handle on your finances and get the most out of your college experience, for the lowest cost possible.

04/18/2016

The greatest lesson I learned in college was _____.
Help your kids realize their educational goals as well. Contact me to find out how life insurance can help.

04/13/2016

Where do your kids really want to go to college? Reuters explores a new wrinkle in the college and financial aid process that could affect where their accepted and how much aid they will get.

The order in which you list your preferred colleges on federal financial aid applications could be used against you.

04/10/2016

If you think you can't afford to keep life insurance coverage, this video shows why you can't afford to NOT have it.

Kelly and Ron Franco met while working at a local grocery store, and over time a romance blossomed. Soon after they were married, they sat down with insurance agent Steve Edmondson. He helped them put their long-term dreams into motion by setting up a plan that included permanent life insurance, which offered both protection and a means to accumulate cash value. Their family grew to include two sons, and Ron started his own concrete construction business. When the Francos were ready to buy their dream home, they tapped into the accumulated cash value of their life insurance policy to help with a down payment. As Ron’s business had seasonal dry spells, money became tight so Ron decided they should cancel their life insurance. Steve asked the couple to sit down and do a financial and budget analysis first. What they found was an even bigger need for coverage. Steve helped them find ways to cut unnecessary spending so they could afford to keep their permanent policies and supplement...

04/07/2016

I'm looking forward to assisting all my friends and family. I will feel really bad if something happens to someone I love and I wasn't there for them and their families. Please let's at least take a look at what you need. The worst that could happen is you'll be informed.

Life is special. Do you have Life insurance? Contact me to discuss your financial future.

04/04/2016

Life is special. Do you have Life insurance? Contact me to discuss your financial future.

03/29/2016

Did you know that a life insurance policy could be used to help pay for college or college loans, for a down payment on a new home, or to take advantage of a potential business opportunity? Learn about the many other benefits of a life insurance policy here:

Protecting loved ones is the main purpose of life insurance, but here are four tax benefits to consider.

03/28/2016

"Do something now that will make the person you'll be tomorrow proud to have been the person you are today."

03/25/2016

"Meanwhile, back at the ranch..." See how life insurance kept this family's dream alive during the worst of circumstances.

Scott Young liked to dream big. Although he came from humble beginnings, through hard work he turned a one-man enterprise into the largest heating and air conditioning business in the county. That allowed Scott and his wife, Cathy, to fulfill another dream—to build a home in the country and work it as a hobby ranch. They wanted to give their two daughters a life that revolved around the outdoors and good living. Insurance agent Steve Sabo made sure Scott was properly insured at work and at home. Scott ran the business with his brother, and a buy-sell agreement funded with life insurance ensured the business could continue if one of them were to die. Plus, Scott had a personal life insurance policy that would allow Cathy and the girls to be OK financially if something were to happen to him. As the business and Scott’s financial responsibilities grew, Steve knew it was time to reassess Scott’s life insurance needs. They did, indeed, find a need and immediately set to work to...

03/23/2016

For some college is not too many years away, which brings me to the question: Are you ready to pay for it? Starting a college fund has been the solution for some families. How have you started saving for your child’s college expenses?