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January 2008
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Are You Making These Insurance Blunders?

When it comes to buying insurance, what you don’t know can hurt you…and your family…for years to come.

Learn how to identify the top ten insurance mistakes and what you can do about them with my free guide, "The Top 10 Insurance Blunders - and How to Avoid Them."

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What was the real name of Lewis Carroll, author of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland?


Recipe: Fruit and Nut Granola

This granola is sweet, crunchy and delicious as a snack, yogurt topping or in a bowl with regular or soymilk.

Ingredients

•    3 cups oats
•    1/2 cup pecans, chopped
•    1/4 cup blanched almonds, chopped
•    1/3 cup sunflower seeds
•    1/3 cup sesame seeds
•    1/3 cup wheat germ
•    1/4 cup canola oil
•    3 tablespoons dark brown sugar
•    3 tablespoons maple syrup
•    1 teaspoon vanilla
•    1 teaspoon cinnamon
•    1/4 teaspoon salt
•    1/2 cup diced dried apples
•    1/2 cup dried dates
•    1/2 cup raisins

Preheat oven to 300? F. Mix together oats, pecans, almonds, sunflower seeds, sesame seeds and wheat germ. In a separate bowl, mix together canola oil, brown sugar, maple syrup, vanilla, cinnamon and salt. Pour over oat mixture. Spread in foil-lined 10” x 15” pan. Bake, stirring every 15 minutes, approximately 40 minutes or until golden. Add dried apples, dates and raisins, toss well, and cool.


Fascinating Facts about January

•    A fire damaged the Eiffel Tower on January 3, 1956.
•    An ice storm caused massive disruption in the northeastern United States on January 4, 1998.
•    Construction of the Golden Gate Bridge began on January 5, 1933.
•    The RMS Queen Mary 2, the largest passenger ship ever, was christened on January 8, 2004.
•    Popeye the Sailor Man first appeared as a comic strip on January 17, 1929.
•    Commercial service of the Concorde began on January 21, 1976.
•    The first jet airliner, the de Havilland Comet, entered service on January 22, 1952.
•    Duke Ellington played at Carnegie Hall for the first time on January 23, 1943.
•    The first Apple Macintosh went on sale on January 24, 1984.
•    The first inductees into the Baseball Hall of Fame were announced on January 29, 1936.


 

4 Essential Rules for a New Year Insurance Checkup

As the New Year approaches, it is only natural to reflect on changes that took place over the past year. It’s also the perfect time to assess your insurance needs and take steps to protect your financial future for the year to come.

Schedule a time to speak with your insurance agent if any of the following apply:

Change in marital status: Everything from auto coverage to beneficiaries on life insurance may need to be updated to reflect a change in marital status. Other policies likely to be impacted include medical, homeowners and ancillary policies. Be sure to notify agents about any name changes as well.

Relocation: It’s easy to forget to change insurance information during the hustle and bustle of moving, but auto insurance and other policies are impacted (for better or worse) by zip codes. Make sure all contact information is up to date for all forms of insurance.

Children: Whether you have just welcomed a new addition to the family or sent the last one off to college, children make a big difference when it comes to insurance. Other commonly encountered situations that impact insurance include new drivers and teens traveling on their own.

Change in employment status: Retirement, starting a new business, unemployment and other lifestyle changes require extensive re-evaluation of insurance needs. Everything from auto mileage discounts to medical coverage is likely to be impacted by employment status.
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3 Steps to Make Your New Year’s Resolutions Stick
Every year it is the same thing: hopeful anticipation over a fresh start combined with a hint of anxiety over private failures.

Whether you want to drop those extra pounds or take control of your financial future, it is possible to truly change your life without pain and anguish with these simple steps for transforming your New Year’s resolution into reality:


newyear.jpgK.I.S.S. it Goodbye: K.I.S.S. stands for Keep It Simple Stupid…good advice for the overly ambitious. Contrary to popular opinion, most people don’t fail to reach their goals due to a lack of planning – instead, one of the biggest problems facing many is the tendency toward complexity.

Tackle the goal one step at a time and keep it simple by breaking it into small tasks.


Banish All-or-Nothing Thinking:
Change happens gradually over time, and even the most successful people occasionally fall flat and must pick themselves back up. Don’t focus on the failure – just pick up where you left off and don’t stop until you have reached your goal.

Start!
All the planning and preparation in the world won’t matter one bit until you actually put the plan into action. Procrastination, rationalization and excuses top the list of reasons why a plan fails.

Make it a priority to work toward your goal each and every day without fail; even if you are unable to fully participate due to illness or other issues, reserve the time and participate to the best of your ability until you’re able to resume.



A Year at the Movies: Best Pictures to Catch in 2009
A brief look ahead to the most exciting movie releases for the coming year.

January:
Brendan Fraser and Eliza Bennett star in Inkheart – a fantasy about a girl who is able to bring fictional characters to life.

February:
Teri Hatcher is among the stars of Coraline, a family movie about a girl who walks through a secret door and discovers a parallel version of her life, similar to her own but filled with much more adventure.

March:
The Accidental Husband is a romantic comedy about a firefighter whose life goes terribly wrong as the result of some radio advice. It stars Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Uma Thurman and Colin Firth.

May:
Based on the book by Da Vinci Code author Dan Brown, Tom Hanks reprises his role as Harvard religion expert Robert Langdon in Angels and Demons.

June:
Terry Gilliam directs The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus, a fantasy movie starring Christopher Plummer and the late Heath Ledger.

June:
Sylvester Stallone is back in the fifth installment of the Rambo franchise.

July:
Daniel Radcliffe is back in the next Harry Potter move, Harry Potter and the Half-blood Prince.

July:
The third episode of the Ice Age animated movie, with voices from Queen Latifah and Denis Leary.

September:
Kate Beckinsale stars in Whiteout, an action movie set in Antarctica.

December:
James Cameron directs Avatar, a 3-D science fiction movie starring Sam Worthington and Sigourney Weaver.



5 Essential Tips When Buying Auto Insurance
Chances are buying auto insurance isn’t on your top ten list of fun things to do this weekend.

Don’t worry – it’s easy to buy right when you follow these simple steps:

Plan Ahead

Review your current coverage at least 30 days prior to the renewal date. Not only will you have a current copy of your renewal notice, but it allows you plenty of time to make necessary changes to your policy due.

Make a List

Make sure you understand current limits and exclusions in effect on your policy then ask about any changes or modifications that may impact the premium. For example, if you have recently had a change of marital status or employment it could impact your rates.  Inform your agents of all changes to find out if you qualify for better rates. 

Discounts

Ask for discounts! It is possible to reduce premiums by 5 to 25% by combining common discounts, including special rates for organizations and memberships, as well as safe driver and multiple policy discounts.

Shop Right

Different makes, models and safety features can save thousands of dollars over the life of the vehicle. The same applies when it comes to customized features; everything from the stereo to security systems dramatically influences insurance rates.

Prior to making modifications to the vehicle ask your agent for a quote related to additions or modifications to the vehicle.

Eliminate and Don’t Duplicate

Don’t pay for coverage you already own; common examples include rental coverage or supplemental medical coverage.

Take time to coordinate your auto insurance with other policies you may own to get the best coverage possible at the most affordable rates; in many cases you might find auto insurance provides superior coverage at a better rate than credit card provided rental policies or supplemental medical coverage. 
This newsletter and any information contained herein is intended for informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice.  The publisher takes great efforts to ensure the accuracy of information contained in this newsletter. However, we will not be responsible for errors or omissions or any damages, howsoever caused, that result from its use.  Seek competent legal counsel for advice on any legal matter.
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