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Make a Healthy Investment with UnitedHealth Group

Whether you’re new to the world of investment or an old pro, Financial Joy School is posting recommendations for stocks that are worth investing in over the next few weeks. If you’re looking for stocks that are stable and likely not going anywhere anytime soon, we suggest health care giant: UnitedHealth Group.

A Giant in Health Care

Who is UnitedHealth Group? United is one of the biggest, if not the biggest, names in health insurance in America today. If your employer offers healthcare, it’s highly probable you’ll be covered by United Healthcare, the healthcare provider of UnitedHealth Group. UnitedHealth Group began in 1977 by a man named Richard T. Burke, who wanted to give another healthcare company he started in 1974, Charter Health, reorganization as well as a parent company to help protect it. UnitedHealth Group went public in 1984, but it wasn’t until 1997 that they received their first true success when AARP chose United Healthcare to be their healthcare provider of choice.

It wasn’t long before United became a trusted name in the healthcare industry and ever since then, they have grown to become one of the largest health providers in the nation. 

Optum

In 2011, UnitedHealth Group combined two convenient services, a pharmacy and care delivery services, together under one singular umbrella and named it Optum. Through this service, members are able to have their prescriptions mailed to them and health care professionals create personalized treatment plans for members to better take the reins of their own health.

This makes UnitedHealth Group more than a cold corporation, but a company that cares about its members by making a pathway to greater health success. Through making it easier to get prescriptions and personalized care, United is proving itself to have not only corporate success, but longevity in the world of healthcare as well. Everyone needs healthcare, and with a service like Optum, healthcare can come to you.

Why Invest in UnitedHealth Group?

When looking for new or solid stocks to invest in, you want to look for stocks that have staying power. UnitedHealth Group is a company that has been around for 45 years. They have purchased several other ailing healthcare companies, such as PacifiCare and John Deere Health Care, which gives an idea of just how massive and stable they truly are.

As one of the largest names in healthcare, UnitedHealth Group is here to stay. Healthcare is a basic human need, which means these stocks will be relatively strong and likely only increase in value as the years go on. With their commitment to excellence, well-known services, and bringing healthcare to you through their Optum program, it’s no wonder UnitedHealth Group has made our list of reliable stocks. Give yourself some peace of mind with your investments and consider building generational wealth through purchasing stock in UnitedHealth Group.

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