Merle Jansen - Country Financial

Spring is in the air, but so is severe weather. Enjoy the warming temps and check out our latest stats.

Spring Is in the Air... so Is Severe Weather Follow these tips so you and your family are safe and prepared for spring storm season.

The good news … wages went up in the last year (5.7%). The bad news… wages didn’t keep up with inflation (7.5% … a 40-year high). The economy is uncertain right now, but rest assured I can help you navigate through all of it to make sure you remain properly protected. Give me a call and we’ll talk.

4 home renovation tips from first-timers Renovating a home is less overwhelming if you start with simple steps.

Have you earned “empty-nester” status? Life insurance is one important part of your retirement. To make sure the coverage you have makes sense for your situation, contact me to talk about a plan that’s right for your stage in life. [email protected]

Insure with confidence. AM Best* rates us “A+ Superior”** for financial strength and ability to meet client obligations. COUNTRY Life Insurance Company®, our issuer of life insurance, has been in a top AM Best category for more than 81 consecutive years. Contact me today! *For the latest rating, access ambest.com. **Best’s Rating Reports, 2021

I’ve seen the prices in the stores and know it’s getting harder to make ends meet. When you can’t save money, think about ways to earn more. With the current labor shortage, it may be time to ask for a raise or maybe add a job -- like dog walking, meal delivery or house sitting. Who knows, what starts as a temporary budget fix could help you earn money for your long-term goals. When you need to talk about your goals, give me a call.

Financial stability = quick claims. AM Best* rates us “A+ Superior”** for financial strength and ability to meet client obligations. COUNTRY Mutual Insurance Company®, our issuer of auto and home insurance, has been in a top AM Best category for more than 81 consecutive years. Contact me today! *For the latest rating, access ambest.com. **Best’s Rating Reports, 2021

Finding it harder to stay on budget? Inflation is driving up costs everywhere. Nearly half (48%) of the people who responded to our recent survey are cutting back on dining out and 30% are delaying updating technology to save money. Get tips about living in this high-inflation economy while staying focused on long-term goals. And contact me to see how I can help.

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*The COUNTRY Financial Security Index® survey of 1,031 U.S. adults, fielded by market researcher Ipsos.

Outlive your life insurance and get your premiums back? Yep, we do that – and you can spend the money any way you want! Comment your questions about Return of Premium and I’ll give you a call. (The Return of Premium Rider returns the annual premium paid for the base policy and the Return of Premium benefit. It does not return premiums paid for additional charges or optional benefits. See your rider for full details.) https://bit.ly/38NWpi4

You should expect more from your insurance. Like better service and competitive rates. That’s what you’ll get when you switch your auto, home, life, farm, business insurance over to COUNTRY. Contact me today at 816-229-8682 or [email protected] for a quote.

Prices everywhere seem to be going up. Nearly 9 out of 10 of those who responded to our recent survey are concerned about the impact of inflation. Don’t let today’s higher costs cause you to lose track of your long-term goals. Let’s talk.

*The COUNTRY Financial Security Index® survey of 1,031 U.S. adults, fielded by market researcher Ipsos.

Paying more for groceries and gas? That’s inflation. Read the USA Today article where our COUNTRY Financial expert, Scott Jensen, explains the impacts of inflation and what you can do about it.

🔗: cfin.us/Inflation