As we are now approaching the back half of the year, we’ve been working on mid-year reviews with lots of clients and families to benchmark and tweak their financial plans. While many are getting their finances in order for the second half of the year and benchmarking where they are in reaching their financial goals, I want to bring light to a topic that many individuals often miss during their annual check-ins: Protection.
In our busy everyday lives, we often get caught up in the excitement of pursuing our dreams and goals. While it’s essential to focus on our ambitions, it’s equally important to take proactive steps to protect ourselves and our loved ones. From unexpected medical emergencies to securing our assets, this blog highlights the critical significance of having a comprehensive protection plan in place, including adequate insurance, whether its life, disability, homeowners, umbrella, auto or more, and an estate plan, including a will, medical directive, and power of attorney. If you haven’t already, now is the time to reach out to a trusted professional to find out what your options are when it comes to life insurance and re-visiting your estate plan .
Each year, you should get an annual health checkup with your doctor to make sure you’re in good shape physically. The same thinking applies to your life insurance policies. You may find that you have adequate coverage, but it’s always important to revisit it each year. Your financial advisor or insurance provider can help you decide what type of strategy you should pursue when it comes to your life insurance policy.
We find that many individuals have a “set it and forget it” mindset when it comes to insurance and estate planning, but that mindset is not in your families best interest. You may have purchased an old life insurance policy years ago that no longer meets your needs or you haven’t updated your will since the recent tax code changes. There are tons of reasons why you should re-visit your protection plans annually.
Keep in mind the importance of protection for your family and remember to check in with your agent, lawyer or other trusted professional at least once a year to see if you can benefit from a reassessment. In some instances, you may be able to pay less for a similar policy or obtain a policy with a higher value for the same cost or less based on the current rates. If you have any questions, please let us know and we are happy to help. Reach out to us at info@shermanwealth.com or sign up for a complimentary 30-minute consultation here.
