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Financial Tips after Super Storm Sandy

October 30, 2012 | Filed Under Organize Your Finances | 0 COMMENTS

Financial Tips after Super Storm SandyInsurance

A to Z list of Insurance claim contacts

Also see Tips from Travelers Insurance for what to do after the storm

Banking

Due to the severity and impact of the storm, some banks have announced they are waiving certain fees. Check your bank for details.… read more »

Wells Fargo
Sovereign Bank
Chase

A to Z list of Insurance claim contacts

October 30, 2012 | Filed Under Organize Your Finances | 0 COMMENTS

The following compilation is courtesy of York International Agency 

 
 

Company Name
Contact

INSURANCE COMPANIES
 

ACE USA
800-433-0385

ACE Private Risk Services (Personal)   
800-778-1629

ARS Latiff
dlege@arslatiff.com

Acuity
800-242-7666

Allmerica / Hanover
800-628-0250

American Bankers /  Assurance Property
800-358-0600

American Coastal Insurance Company
877-284-4900

American General Property Insurance     
615-749-1000… read more »

For Young and Old, April is Financial Literacy Month

April 13, 2012 | Filed Under Organize Your Finances | 0 COMMENTS

There is no escaping what for many is the ugly truth: personal financial management is a life skill. Most people are not comfortable managing their finances. I do not want to delve into the why. My best advice: learn one new financial management skill at a time. Just do it. … read more »

Examine Your Tax Return (before you e-file or mail it!)

It’s that time of year. This past week, I reviewed one of our client’s tax returns and found an error. As I recommend, I did this examination before the client e-filed. I contacted the tax preparer and asked about a missing deductible expense that we had included with the financial … read more »

Budget – Begin with the End in Mind

What are your 2012 financial needs or goals? Will you repay debt? Save? Reduce some expenses and increase others? Write down your goals.

Work from the Bottom Up

Last week, I suggested you analyze your 2011 financial picture. You gathered information. Now, let’s bring the pieces together. Create main areas of spending: home … read more »