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When we think about saving and building a strong financial foundation, we often forget about the value of protecting those assets. One way to protect those assets is through insurance. We remember to insure our homes and our vehicles, but we often forget to cover our most important asset—our ability to earn a salary. Remembering to plan for the unexpected today may help you avoid unpleasant surprises in the future.
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Covering yourself in the event of your death could benefit your loved ones and your estate. You have a choice of permanent insurance to last your lifetime or term insurance that is good for a specified period of time. Depending on your policy, your benefits will vary—from covering funeral costs and medical bills to paying any outstanding debts.
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Did you know that the chance of you becoming disabled is greater than the chance of you actually losing your life during your work years? Because becoming disabled due to illness or injury is unexpected, having a plan in place in the event that you are unable to return to work may make your financial life easier in the long run.
We offer a variety of insurance information and products to help you make wise decisions. Contact a Wachovia Financial Advisor to help you reach sound decisions on banking, investing, insurance and loan products.
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Just having insurance isn’t enough—you need to have the right type and the right amount. Whether you’re looking at a life insurance policy or an annuity, you need to assess your needs.
In order to make smart decisions, you may want to work with a Financial Advisor to help you with policy coverage and premiums. But don’t forget about assessing the tax implications for yourself and any beneficiary that you name. The most important benefit to insurance is the peace of mind that you receive.
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Depending on what stage of life you’re in, you face different challenges. Anytime your responsibilities increase—marriage, children, college, buying a home, divorce, or retirement—you should determine if your current insurance and investing needs have changed.
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