This weekend Downtown Spokane will be alive and buzzing with many visitors and locals getting ready for the 34^th annual Lilac Bloomsday Run. (12 kilometter / 7.46 mile)

This is not only a well known event to the locals and surrounding neighbors to Spokane, but also to many elite runners as well. These elite runners come from all over the United States and many come from as far away as Africa for this road race.

Bloomsday is a three day celebration devoted to health and fitness that started back on May 1, 1977... and has shown tremendous growth, peaking to over 61,000 in 1996.
 

The two day trade show, starting Friday April 30, 2010, will have a showcase of fitness products, activities and events. The trade show is free to everyone. Sunday at 9am the run begins.
 

Our Riverfront Park in downtown Spokane, WA., will be packed with runners and spectators who will be enjoying the spectacular view of the falls, a 5 story Imax Theater, 1909 historic Loof Carrousel, Gondolao ride over the falls and many more.

We would like to send out Good Luck wishes to everyone participating in the Bloomsday event. We will be cheering you on as you pass by the North Coast Life building along the race course.

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How often should you have a Life Insurance policy checkup?

Frequent Life insurance policy checkups are crucial!

Okay.. so most us know... few things are as important as guaranteeing our loved ones will be financially taken care of should death come unexpectedly. It is understandable that we avoid this responsibility because of the instant undesired emotions brought about when reviewing such plans. - Well think of it this way... You can take care of this now and endure the small discomfort on your part -OR- your loved ones can go through an emotional roller coaster for weeks, months or possibly years trying to figure it all out. From the funeral arrangements to how is the mortgage going to be paid? 

A better way of looking at this responsibility is: You are giving the Greatest Gift you possibly can give. With a guarantee that you will be remembered more for this gift then any other material gift out there. 

So keep in mind – Review of your Life Insurance policies are recommended to do at least once a year, possibly more often if there is a significant life event - ie: marriage, birth of a child, purchase of a home or business, an inheritance, etc. 

Contact your financial advisor or Life Insurance Agent today! Don't hesitate on something that is so very important!
 

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Did you know that the average tax refund an American receives is around $3036

per USA Today Article

This had me thinking that one of the most common excuses I hear why someone does not have Life Insurance is the expense. When hearing the amount of the average American tax refund and knowing that you can save a bundle when you pay your Life Insurance premium on a year basis instead of monthly, made me wonder... Why more people are not taking advantage of this money saving opportunity and providing the protection for the ones they love the most?

To explain further - Term Life Insurance is the cheapest type of life insurance out there... and taking the average tax refund ($3036)... you would only be using a portion of that refund to pay for the premium on Term Life Insurance annually. So there you have it. Pay for term life insurance annually with your tax refund, means you have no premium payment due for the rest of the year and you feel no sting for having to make the yearly payment from your refund money. Plan for this every year and there will be no surprises for you in the future. Besides your family will be most grateful that you thought of there needs.

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