UNINTENDED CONSEQUENCES

….and how to deal with them.

-    Be aware, they will happen. The question is; will you be ready?

-    Back-up -   Money (investments, savings, emergency fund, secret stash)

-        Loss of Credit/Debit Cards (have phone numbers listed)

-        Cybersecurity/Hacked (call Bank, Revenue Canada, Police, Microsoft, Google)

-        Identity Theft (call Bank, Police, Revenue Can., Credit Co’s)

-        Computer(s) Back-up. (at least weekly/store separate from unit)

-        Alternative Communication Methods (with partner, spouse, family) [e.g. neighbor, old cell phone]

-        Pandemics change work environments/procedures. How?

-        Get proper Vaccinations/masks when available/needed

-        Food/accommodations (shopping availability, home supply)

-        Phone/car (breakdown of either, CAA membership)

-        Fire in your home (extinguisher handy? Evacuation Plan)

-        Home/Auto Insurance (have accurate coverage/appraisals)

-        Damage of accommodations from storm? (basement/motel?)

-        Job (resume current? keeping contact with the competition?)

-        Health (be aware of what your/your spouse group plan provides)

-        Sickness (e.g. Covid-19 Virus, testing location, quarantine arrangements; you/spouse can’t work, back-up arrangements)

-  Will, Powers of Attorney up to date?

- Review your plan annually (e.g. during the Lock Downs, Vacation)

 - Have a “B or a C Plan”