HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT LIFE INSURANCE? We Have Answers T he holiday season is a time to cherish your family to the fullest, and securing peace of mind through life insurance is an essential part of that. If you’ve been thinking about the best plan for you, consider some of these frequently asked questions. Q: Do I need life insurance? A: If you died tomorrow, how would your family pay for your funeral, medical bills, outstanding debts, and living expenses like food, utilities, and mortgage? You need life insurance if you want to make sure the people who depend on you now will be taken care of after you’re gone. If you are the primary earner in your household, life insurance isn’t an option; it’s a responsibility. Q: How much coverage do I need? A: There’s no “one size fits all” policy because no two people have the same needs. But most experts agree that at a minimum, a person needs coverage equal to six times their annual income.
THE 11TH HOUR OF THE 11TH DAY OF THE 11TH MONTH
Why Veterans Day and the Number 11 Go Hand in Hand
Veterans Day comes every Nov. 11. It’s a national holiday that recognizes veterans who served in the United States Armed Forces and honors those both living and deceased. Historically, the day marks Armistice Day and the end of the Great War: World War I. But what is the significance of the number 11? The armistice was signed at 5:45 a.m. in France, but it took effect at 11 a.m. that same morning — which happened to be Nov. 11, 1918. The armistice originally lasted 36 days but was extended month after month. This led to the signing of the Treaty of Versailles on June 28, 1919, when peace was officially declared. Later that year, President WoodrowWilson proclaimed that Nov. 11 would be known as Armistice Day to honor those who fought in the Great War. This lasted until 1954, when President Dwight Eisenhower signed a proclamation turning Armistice Day into Veterans Day. The change was made in order to recognize all veterans who had honorably served their country. By 1954, the U.S. had fought in more wars — specifically World War II and the Korean War — and hundreds of thousands more Americans had served. Unsurprisingly, there was some political drama surrounding the day. In 1968, Congress made Veterans Day a federal holiday under the Uniform Holiday Bill. The idea was to increase the number of three-day weekends in the year. Veterans Day became a holiday that would fall on the fourth Monday of October, a far cry from Nov. 11. However, in 1978, Veterans Day was restored to its original Nov. 11 date. But why? The answer is simple. It’s a number that sticks with you. When the clock strikes 11:11, you always take notice. By that same notion, we all remember the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month. Because of this, we’ll never forget the end of the Great War, nor will we forget those who served.
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