Getting out to see the changing leaves might be all the motivation you need to take a hike this fall. At the same time, you'll reap physical and mental benefits.Like other aerobic activities, hiking can increase your cardiovascular fitness and reduce your risk of chronic diseases, like diabetes and heart disease. Yet it's the mental benefits that often surprise people. "Walking in nature can reduce levels of anxiety and depression," says Wesley Trimble, the program outreach and ...

​Life insurance typically is used to provide replacement income for those who depend on you – spouses, children, or others. Here are three ways replacement income from your life insurance policy can help your dependents:​Funeral costs and estate taxesWhen you die, you may leave taxes due or other end-of-life costs, such as funeral expenses. For example, the most recent information from the National Funeral Directors Association pegs the national median cost of a ...