Going behind the scenes A few weeks ago, our multi-media team hit the road and paid a visit to a couple of our current customers to film some customer testimonials. Thank you Elizabeth, Gerry, and Tommy for inviting us in and being a part of this process. Everyone did really well! We posted a behind the scenes preview to our Facebook page a while back, but here it is, in case you missed it. Make sure you watch the full testimonials on… Read more >>>
It’s been an exciting year in 2011 and a lot has happened. Our blog and social media pages have suffered from inactivity in recent weeks, but that doesn’t mean that nothing is going on behind the scenes. We’ve been spending a lot of time thinking about Blue Goose and what we want it to become. So please don’t feel like we’ve been intentionally neglecting our online visitors. With a lot of the planning stages already… Read more >>>
You may have heard the common expression when it comes to buying life insurance: “Buy term, invest the difference.†But should you live by it? The expression is an attempt to solve the age-old struggle between buying whole or term life insurance. One of the benefits of a whole life policy is that it will build cash value over the years that can be borrowed against. This means that in addition to a permanent death benefit, your policy… Read more >>>
Social Security and the Department of Veteran Affairs offer certain benefits to help pay for funeral costs for those who qualify. With the cost of a funeral averaging $10,000 according to a report by AARP, those without final expense insurance will need every bit available to help pay for a loved ones funeral. Social Security There is a one-time death benefit of $255 that Social Security pays out to those with enough “work credits.”… Read more >>>
This year we started a multi-media internship program with the idea of producing films that relate to our industry. The original idea was to produce films raising awareness for things like long-term care and the Sandwich Generation, Baby Boomers aging into Medicare, etc. This past May, I was introduced to Monica Quimby. Monica is Ms. Wheelchair Maine and she was calling to ask if Blue Goose would become a sponsor to help her go to the Ms… Read more >>>
Most people know that when they turn 65, they may be eligible to enroll into Medicare. A big part of what we do at Blue Goose is help people understand the process and making sure they receive the best coverage available. What some people are not aware of is that there are late-enrollment penalties added to the premiums of individuals who don’t enroll into Medicare when they are first eligible for the program. See below for penalty… Read more >>>
Nobody likes having difficult conversations, especially when it involves aging parents. When it comes to money, getting older, or a loved ones health, it can be easy to avoid planning for difficult times. But making decisions early can reduce stress during a crisis when emotion is high and time is short. Use these tips to start the conversation about potential long-term care needs. Reasons People Avoid Talking About Long-Term Care Fear of… Read more >>>
Yesterday, the Blue Goose Productions crew was up at Pine Tree Camp in Rome, Maine; one of our last days to film Monica as we approach finishing the documentary. The Pine Tree staff was incredibly welcoming. Right when we got there we were given a tour of the camp-- a brand new dining facility, the awesome accessible swimming dock, the cabins that sit right on North Pond (offering an amazing view no matter which one you are in), and finally the… Read more >>>
Yesterday the Blue Goose production crew took off from the office to Ashland, New Hampshire to film Monica and other athletes at the adaptive waterski program hosted by New England Disabled Sports. We met a lot of amazing people with incredible talent. This whole project has been an awesome journey and has opened our eyes to the remarkable things people can do when they ignore obstacles and break down barriers. Creating awareness is one of the… Read more >>>
This summer, our Multi-media Intern Colin Kennedy has been working on a documentary to highlight Monica Quimby, Ms. Wheelchair Maine. Monica asked Blue Goose to help sponsor her trip to the Ms. Wheelchair America Pageant in August. We met her at Panera Bread and instantly had to tell her story. We will be filming through the end of July, but here is a preview to get you excited about the full production. Please share with your friends and… Read more >>>
