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Ida is a massive hurricane. We, in Houston, all have family and friends in the direct path of Ida and my heart is heavy this morning looking at the impact of that storm. We recognize that you have employees in Louisiana, andwe are prepared to help any of them, and their families, affected by this st

It’s April and that means taxes are due soon. However, for 2021, the IRS made an announcement that the federal income tax filing due date for individuals for the2020 tax year was extendedfrom April 15, 2021to May 17, 2021. That means there is one more month to prepare your taxes in time or risk the

If your luck is down and you have legal and financial troubles, or if even if you've been robbed of your identity, LegalEASE Advocates can help you stand on your own two feet confidently with our Legal Plans. You don't need a four leaf clover to help bring you protection from legal action and/or rec

LegalEASE, a LEGAL ACCESS Company, commemorates 50 years of serving members this year. LegalEASE began as a small company of five attorneys serving egional clients in1971. Today, LegalEASE is one of the largest legal plan providers and serves over 14 million members through a variety of different le

We created the following 3+ minute video to demonstrate the problem with just taking one plan over the others simply because of one company’s huge, recognizable name or because your client company has other benefits with that large company. A quick look at this video might help illustrate the real d

Cybercriminals are taking advantage of the current pandemic by creating phishing campaigns to steal personal and financial information. The criminals are portraying themselves as the CDC, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and WHO, the World Health Organization, and possibly other health or

How Employers Can Help - By Understanding the Causes of Employee Financial IssuesOne way to approach this re-thinking is to think in terms of life events. Most of the events discussed above can be classified as life events. When an employee decides to purchase a home, or have a child, or put a paren

How Employers Can Help - By Understanding theCausesof Employee Financial IssuesCauses of financial issues are being considered by new programs, as HR and benefits managers realize that not all financial problems or hardships are because employees are spending too much money each month.As the workfor

Legal Problems are the Cause of Many Debt IssuesLike medical debts caused by huge out-of-pocket medical costs, there are other problems that arise unexpectedly and wreak havoc with an employee’s finances. These problems cause huge financial costs that can devastate an employee’s or their family’s fi

Missed us atSAHRMA’s South Texas Human Resources Symposium(STXHRS) 2020 at theNorris Conference Centerin San Antonio, TX onFebruary 6th & 7th?You can still have a chance to meet ourPresident and CEO,Bob Heston, and Senior Vice President of Sales,Mark Torrisonin upcoming conferences! Stay tuned for a

Medical Insurance May Not Be Enough to Protect Employees Against Medical Debt?Nearly 6 in 10 Americans say they have suffered financial hardship due to health care costs a new study finds. Researchers from the American Cancer Society looked at three different types of problems:difficulty paying medi

If you haven't stopped by LegalEASE's booth yet at theICMG Annual ConferenceinWalt Disney World® Dolphin Resort, January 29-31, 2020, you still have a chance to come say hi and meet our President and CEO,Bob Heston, and Senior Vice President of Sales,Mark Torrisonatbooth #117! Learn how LegalGUARD i

Join us atSAHRMA’s South Texas Human Resources Symposium(STXHRS) 2020 at theNorris Conference Centerin San Antonio, TX onFebruary 6th & 7th!Stop byour booth #105 near the Knowledge Hubto learn how LegalGUARD is a smart option for your clients and employees. Let our President and CEO,Bob Heston, and

Do All Financial Wellness Programs Offer the Solutions Employees Need?Financial wellness programs are the hot topic for HR and benefits managers right now. Companies are scrambling to add tools, resources, coaching, and programs to help employees understand financial wellness and strategies to achie

Annual Legal Plan IndustryCompetitive AnalysisAnnual Performance Report2019Part IOverview – LegalEASE PlanFour decades ago, in 1971, the founders of LegalEASE pioneered the development of a group-based legal plan in one of the first ever legal plans.  Since that time LegalEASE has created and sold a

Today is the 4thAnnual National-Merry-Go-Round Day. This day was founded in 2014 by Bette Largent, “President of the National Carousel Association, and carousel historian, to shine a spotlight on these beautiful, historical creations that still bring joy to people of all ages.  The date commemorates

Today is the 3rdAnnual National Sour Candy Day. This day was founded in 2015 by the American Licorice Company and declared by the Registrar at National Day Calendar to bring notice to the taste bud-awakening flavors, which adds a punch of youthful energy and a twist of fun to every flavor combinatio

Join us inLas Vegasat theAria Resortfor the 6th annualHealth & Benefits Leadership Conferencefrom April 4 to April 6! Learn about howLegalGUARDis a smart option for your clients and employees. Let our President and CEO,Bob Heston, Senior Vice President of Sales,Mark Torrison, and Vice President of S

It's International Day of Happiness! March 20 is the day we can reflect on all the good things in life and most importantly, appreciate happiness! Originated by the United Nations member states, this day came from the resolution calling for happiness to be given greater priority. The first year it w

When expecting your first child or if you have a newborn, you may want to consider writing or updating your will. It may seem a little far-fetched and no one wants to think about it, but what would happen to your little one if there is no plan in place? Who will care for your child if anything were