As we begin a new year, we are grateful for the strength of our KSKJ Life community. From celebrating the holidays together to giving back through food donations and service, our members continue to make a meaningful difference. Thank you for being part of what makes this community so special.
Kick Off 2026 With Family Days at Cleveland Kurentovanje!
Join Us February 14 for a Celebration of Culture, Community & KSKJ Spirit
As we welcome a brand-new year filled with connection and community, we’re excited to announce our first Family Days event of 2026—Cleveland Kurentovanje on February 14, 2026! This vibrant festival is one of the most beloved Slovenian cultural celebrations in the country, and KSKJ Life is proud to return as a Platinum Sponsor.
If you’ve never experienced Cleveland Kurentovanje, get ready for an unforgettable day. The lively streets come alive with music, dancing, delicious Slovenian food, and—of course—the legendary Kurents, mystical figures known for their centuries-old tradition of chasing away winter and welcoming spring.
Walk With Us in the Parade!
This year, we’re inviting all members to help represent KSKJ Life by joining us in the parade. Bring your family, bring your friends, bring your neighbors—everyone is welcome to walk with us and celebrate our shared heritage and community spirit.
All parade participants will receive free KSKJ Life swag on event day!
Once we receive final lineup details, we’ll email the meeting location to everyone who signs up.
As we welcome a new year, there is still time to make a meaningful impact. KSKJ Life’s Supporting Soldiers National Initiative is wrapping up, and through January 5, 2026, we are proud to continue our partnership with Honor Flight, bringing veterans to Washington, D.C. to visit the memorials built in their honor.
Honor Flight provides veterans with a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to reflect, remember, and receive the gratitude they deserve. These unforgettable experiences recognize the sacrifices made in service to our freedom.
This is your last chance to give back this season. Start the year with purpose. New Year, New You begins with giving back. The KSKJ Life Foundation will match all donations up to $5,000 through January 5, 2026, doubling the impact of every gift.
The start of a new year is a natural time to take another look at your financial strategy – especially if retirement is getting closer or you have savings or a bank CD that will soon need a new home.
If you don’t need immediate access to all of your money, a longer-term MYGA (multi-year guaranteed annuity) may be worth considering:
- Longer-term MYGAs, like KSKJ Life’s 8, 9 or 10-year Compass Annuity MYGAs, often have higher fixed interest rates which can support steady growth over time.
CURRENTLY AT 5.45% APY*
- These options can fit well with a retirement or income-start timeline, helping you match your savings to when you expect to use them.
- Choosing a longer term may also reduce the need to make frequent decisions on where to move your savings.
The right choice isn’t about choosing the longest term – it’s about choosing a strategy that fits your goals for the years ahead.
A new year feels like a reset button. New calendar, fresh goals, and a chance to start over. It is also a great time to get your finances organized without stress or complicated plans.
You do not need to be a money expert to get started. A few simple steps can help you feel more in control all year long.
The American Slovenian Education Foundation is conducting a survey to better understand where Slovenians and Slovenian descendants are making an impact in the United States as entrepreneurs, startup leaders, and academics. Click HERE to for more information about this project.
We invite you to share your experience by completing the survey in the link below.
KSKJ Life (Life Insurance and Annuities) is an Illinois fraternal benefit society located at, 2439 Glenwood Avenue, Joliet, IL 60435, 800-843-5755 (in CA: "KSKJ Life, A Fraternal Benefit Society")
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**Product refers to KSKJ Life MYGAs (Multi Year Guaranteed Annuities) which are multi-year, single deposit deferred contracts with a guaranteed interest rate for the term of the contract, after which the current renewal rate will apply. Advertised rate of 5.45% is for the 8, 9 and 10 year MYGA effective as of 12/2/2025 and subject to change. Minimum and maximum deposit limits exist. Issue ages vary. Surrender charges may apply. Not FDIC Insured. Early withdrawals and those made prior to age 59 1/2 may be subject to IRS penalty. We are not tax or legal advisors. KSKJ Life MYGA form ILCC24-SPDA 0324.
