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How different are men and women— really? Well, when it comes to spending and saving money, there may be norms and pressures we’re not even aware of. These may cause us to make decisions that aren’t necessarily in our best interests, now or in the future. In this issue, we uncover what those differences are and offer strategies to help men and women navigate their finances (page 13).
There’s one thing you’ll find men and women and their loved ones doing this spring and summer: taking road trips. Packing up a car and heading out onto the open road is as American as apple pie. Whether you’re planning a trip that’s coast-to-coast or one a little closer to home, there are ways you can save more and have a safer, happier trip. Check out our tips and checklists on planning the best road trip ever (page 5).
Whatever kind of planner you are— whether you know every pit stop on your road trip or have every penny accounted for in your retirement plans—I can help: Let’s meet to review your insurance coverage and make sure you have the policies you need for the plans you’re making. Call me today to set up an appointment.
5 17 CONTENTS SPRING 2016
DEPARTMENTS 1 Fast Tracks
24 Back Story 25 Policy Points
FEATURES
5 Rule the Road Headed out for an epic summer road trip? Here’s how to get the most from your drive time (and maybe save a little too).
9 The Power of a grants.
Good Idea Across the country, communities and organizations benefi t from State Farm® Assist®
Neighborhood
13 Gender Spender Are men and women really
at polar opposites when it comes to saving and spending money? See what the differences may be.
Future Forward The future of forecasting may mean better warnings for people in the path of severe weather.
Sweep Does anyone really like to clean? Our experts do, and they share how to do it better, faster and with less money.
21 Spring’s Clean 17 Weather Prediction: 9
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