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Kayla Gonzalez

About Kayla Gonzalez

Kayla is a graduate of Texas A&M University and joined the Empower Brokerage marketing team in early 2021. She creates content for the company websites and assists with various marketing campaigns. LinkedIn Profile

COBRA — The Consolidated Omnibus Reconciliation Act (COBRA) allows employees to remain under their employer-sponsored health plan in the event that they leave the job or have reduced hours that do not let them qualify for the coverage. Employers with more than 50 full-time employees are required to offer health insurance and […]

COBRA Explained

April 21, 2021 in Health / life / Medicare tagged COBRA / group plans / health insurance basics by Kayla Gonzalez

smartphone — If you are anything like me, thinking about how much time you spend on your phone should make you shudder. Smartphones have given us access to anything we want in the palm of our hand. We can watch movies, read books, pay bills, shop, etc., at any moment we please. […]

6 Ways to Disconnect from Your Smartphone

April 19, 2021 in Health / life tagged healthy habits / healthy mind / mental health / sleep health / social media by Kayla Gonzalez

work-life balance — Most working adults struggle with maintaining a good work-life balance. Some jobs are too demanding and do not adhere to the average 9-to-5 schedule. That can result in a grey area between work and home time. There are a few things you can implement in your life to help maintain […]

Maintaining Work-Life Balance

April 15, 2021 in Health / life / Medicare tagged healthy habits / healthy mind / lifestyle tips / mental health / workplace health by Kayla Gonzalez

generational gap in communication — The Generational Gap in Communication If you have had conversations with people from an older generation, you understand that there can be a lack of understanding. You have certain terms and ways of speaking that do not connect. This can lead to conflict and just makes the workplace more difficult […]

The Generational Gap in Communication

April 13, 2021 in Health / life / Medicare tagged aging well / family health / lifestyle tips / relationships / Wellness by Kayla Gonzalez

job hunting — The Covid-19 pandemic has seen millions lose their job. However, now that most businesses have opened up, there are plenty of opportunities to get hired. If it has been a while since your last job search, or it is your first time, here are some tips you can use that […]

Ways to be Successful Job Hunting

April 9, 2021 in Health / life / Medicare tagged healthy habits / healthy mind / productivity tools by Kayla Gonzalez

build credit — To make most large purchases, you need to have a pretty good credit score. Having a good credit score comes from paying off credit cards or loans. But you will not get approved for a credit card or loan without a credit history that comes from being approved for a […]

Ways to Build Your Credit

April 6, 2021 in Health / life / Medicare tagged Consumer Behavior / insurance and finances / lifestyle tips by Kayla Gonzalez

retirement planning — Steps for Retirement Planning A large part of retirement planning is saving money, and while retirement may seem like a far-off event, saving should begin now. The average American aged 40-60 has less than $100,000 saved for their retirement and surveys have shown that $1.7 million is required for a […]

Steps for Retirement Planning

April 4, 2021 in Health / life / Medicare tagged insurance and finances / managing debt / Retirement / social security by Kayla Gonzalez

group and individual health insurance — Differences Between Group and Individual Health Insurance In the past, having health insurance through your job was the way to go. However, there have been certain changes in the landscape of the health care world that have shifted that mindset. Employers are now having to cut the number of benefits […]

Differences Between Group and Individual Health Insurance

April 3, 2021 in Health / life / Medicare tagged group plans / health insurance basics / insurance and finances / understanding aca/obamacare by Kayla Gonzalez

stay organized — Staying Organized 101 Organization is not a skill that everyone possesses, and those that do have probably maintained certain habits for a long while. There are simple things you can throw into your everyday life that will make you feel better and more productive. Here are some basic ways to […]

Staying Organized 101

April 2, 2021 in Health / life / Medicare tagged healthy habits / healthy mind / lifestyle tips / workplace health by Kayla Gonzalez

history of insurance — A Look into the History of Insurance in the US Some things have felt like they always existed, insurance being one of them. However, just like all things, it had to have its start somewhere. We will be taking a look into the history of insurance in the United States. […]

A Look Into the History of Insurance in the US

March 31, 2021 in Health / life / Medicare tagged American History / health insurance basics / insurance industry changes by Kayla Gonzalez