Those issues are necessary and critical to address, both for the financial protection of one’s family and for the achievement of one’s long term financial goals. However, there is another type of “Non-Financial Planning” that is also extremely important to protect yourself and your family – physical preparation for events outside of your control – such as natural disasters and human-induced calamities. For this reason, 4Thought also provides clients with basic guidance on preparing for worst-case physical and financial scenarios. While the checklist provided here is by no means exhaustive, it’s a good starting point for you to consider what types of items, skills, and knowledge you should acquire over time to ensure that you and your family are prepared for just about anything. Importantly, make sure that any items you acquire or actions you take are federally legal and also comply with all laws within the state and local jurisdictions that apply to you.
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