Don’t let a storm catch you off guard
The other night, another big storm blew through town. Local damage was minimal, but other areas throughout the Midwest were not as fortunate. Lives were lost, buildings were destroyed, people were...
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Open for business… despite the tornado
After talking to my grandma today, I remembered how deep my roots are here in Elmwood, Ill. I am a sixth generation resident. My great-great-great grandfather established a farm north of town during...
View ArticleDeductibles: A key ingredient in your financial security
Deductibles should be a topic familiar to each of us who has insurance. On the surface, most people think the less they have to pay out of pocket, the better. But a low deductible isn’t always the...
View ArticleActuarial exams: Huge hurdle, mountainous milestone, awesome achievement!
I recently achieved a major career milestone! I am now a fully credentialed Actuary. The official designation is “Fellow, Casualty Actuarial Society (FCAS).” It helps me in my career, for sure, but...
View ArticleKnow your stuff
It’s funny how quickly a phone call can change your life. Last December, that call was from my downstairs neighbor frantically telling me to come home. I tried to ignore the panic in his voice as he...
View ArticleWho ya gonna call?
As a production assistant for a COUNTRY financial representative, my phone rings countless times each day. After six years, you can imagine that I’ve heard just about every question or wild tale...
View ArticleBacking up your financial life
On June 5, 2010, I recall looking out my window: the skies were beginning to darken as the winds momentarily calmed, and everything went quiet. That’s right, we’ve all seen the movies – a tornado was...
View ArticleWhen disaster strikes
We’ve all witnessed the destruction of the storms that swept through the south last week. No matter where people looked, they were met with ruin and wreckage: houses flattened, trees uprooted and...
View ArticleTimes are a changing
June is a month of transitions. Not only does summer arrive, but also for millions of college graduates it’s a time of major life changes. With these changes come reevaluations, both personal and...
View ArticleYour auto claim – from start to finish
As a production assistant, I’ve heard all types of auto claim stories. One where a client swerved and crashed to avoid a turtle immediately comes to mind. From what I heard, that claims adjuster had a...
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