insurance coverage for college students Be sure to contact your insurance agents for a review of coverage for your college student. If your student goes to a college more than 100 miles away and doesn't take a car, your auto insurance premiums can drop significantly (20% on average), and he or she will still have coverage when home for the summer or holiday vacations. If your child takes a car to school, your insurance costs may rise or fall depending on the campus location. If you've recently helped a college student pack-up for school, you know that just about half of their total possessions go with them - possessions that can be very expensive to replace. Check to see that … [Read more...]
Leaving A Different Kind Of Legacy
As you prepare your estate documents, along with the usual gifts of personal property and financial assets, there is another bequest you may consider that can be just a valuable. One of the most loving gifts you can give to your family is a clear and comprehensive written “Legacy”; specifically a life’s narrative to be handed down through the generations. When you share the story of your life, you open a window to past events and make them real for your children and grandchildren. Those who hear your stories gain a sense of continuity and knowledge about where they “fit in”. Stories provide a sense of history and roots, and they transmit your values. There are more than six billion … [Read more...]
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