Gina Doyle - Country Financial

Gina Doyle - Country Financial I became a COUNTRY Financial represtative because I want to help people in the community.

06/05/2026

Life changes fast. Has your life insurance kept up with you?

Whether you’ve welcomed a new child or bought a new home, there is no better time than right now to reevaluate your needs and make sure you have proper protection. With the right policy, you can have peace of mind knowing your loved ones are protected without throwing off your budget. Let's talk!

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Not sure whether to save for college or retirement? Time matters. Starting retirement savings early can pay off big. Com...
06/03/2026

Not sure whether to save for college or retirement? Time matters. Starting retirement savings early can pay off big. Compounding works best with time on your side.

Call me when you’re ready to talk strategy.
More details here: https://cfin.us/3RQWvPU

Travel worry-free. Your home and car insurance may cover roadside help, rental cars, guest drivers and theft or damage a...
05/31/2026

Travel worry-free. Your home and car insurance may cover roadside help, rental cars, guest drivers and theft or damage away from home. See the details here and call me to talk about your home and car insurance coverage.

Thinking about paying for college? A 529 plan offers tax advantage savings, high contribution limits, and flexibility fo...
05/29/2026

Thinking about paying for college? A 529 plan offers tax advantage savings, high contribution limits, and flexibility for qualified education expenses. Call me with questions and more details about 529s here: https://cfin.us/CompareCollegeSavings

Not sure whether you want a higher or lower deductible for your car insurance? We did the heavy lifting for you. Call me...
05/28/2026

Not sure whether you want a higher or lower deductible for your car insurance? We did the heavy lifting for you. Call me with questions and find out here whether a lower deductible is really worth it.

Paying for college isn’t easy. How you choose to save for college depends a lot on your unique situation.Luckily, there ...
05/22/2026

Paying for college isn’t easy. How you choose to save for college depends a lot on your unique situation.

Luckily, there are multiple options available to help you pay for a child’s, loved one’s or your own education. Here are a few things you need to know:

◾ ◾ The benefits of a UGMA/UTMA ◾ ◾

Creating an account for your child under the Uniform Gifts to Minors Act (UGMA) or the Uniform Transfers to Minors Act (UTMA) is a common way to save money for college. As the custodian for the account holder (your child), you’d control the fund until your child turns 18 or 21, depending on what state you live in. The account would then be turned over to them.

A UGMA or UTMA can be a good choice if you’re looking for a variety of ways to fund the account and the ability to use the money for things other than education.

◾ ◾ A Roth IRA ◾ ◾

A Roth IRA can be used to pay for qualified education expenses. Only earnings are penalized if withdrawn before you are 59 ½ and if the Roth IRA had not been funded for five years.
A Roth IRA might be good if you want the option of having a retirement fund already in place if all the money isn’t used for education.

There are two ways you can use a Roth IRA for education purposes:

1️⃣ - Your child opens a Roth IRA -

Your child can open a Roth IRA if they have earned income. Since Roth IRAs are funded with after-tax money, the child’s contributions won’t be taxed when the money is withdrawn. The good thing is, the usual 10 percent tax penalty on earnings withdrawn before age 59 ½ is waived when the distribution is used for qualified higher education expenses.

2️⃣ - You open a Roth IRA -

You can open your own Roth IRA and use the assets to pay for qualified education expenses. You can pay those expenses for your child, grandchild, your spouse or yourself. Again, only earnings are penalized if withdrawn before you are 59 ½ and if the Roth IRA had not been funded for five years.

Investment management, retirement, trust and planning services provided by COUNTRY Trust Bank®️.

Interested in learning more about which option is right for you? Contact me today.

Don’t wait until you’re under a severe weather alert to gather supplies and make a safety plan. Start preparing today wi...
05/20/2026

Don’t wait until you’re under a severe weather alert to gather supplies and make a safety plan. Start preparing today with these tips.
✔️ Have an emergency plan.
• Decide what your family will do if severe weather is headed your way.
• If you had to evacuate, where would you go? Identify family members or friends who live far enough away for you to get beyond the path of a hurricane, wildfire, or other natural disaster. Tell them you’d like to include them in your emergency evacuation plan and make sure they’re willing to take you in.
• If you have young children, walk through your plan with them, including how they should take shelter in your home.

✔️ Build an emergency preparedness kit. Put together a supply of essentials and safety items in an emergency kit.
Start with the basics:
• Three-to-five-days' supply of bottled water and nonperishable food
• Battery-operated flashlight
• Battery-operated radio and weather radio
• A first-aid kit
• Cell phone charger or battery source for your phone
• Personal hygiene items
• Blankets

✔️ Gather important personal information.
• Make sure you have phone numbers of neighbors, family, friends and utility companies in your phone.
• Keep copies of your insurance and property information in your emergency kit. Many insurers, like us, make this information available through their app. If you’re a client, download our COUNTRY Financial mobile app so these documents are easily accessible.
• Check to see if your healthcare provider offers online resources to store your medical information so it’s easy to access from your phone.
• Keep critical documents, like birth certificates, in a safe or another location you can get to if your home is damaged or destroyed.

✔️ Make sure your home and possessions are covered.
• Create a home inventory with your phone. Save it to the cloud and email a copy to your insurance agent.
• Meet with your insurance agent yearly to review your home insurance policy.
• Check your emergency fund to make sure there’s enough to cover your insurance deductible in case you experience major damage to your home.

If you’re the parent of a younger child, recent high school grad, or are looking to further your own education, this tho...
05/19/2026

If you’re the parent of a younger child, recent high school grad, or are looking to further your own education, this thought has likely crossed your mind — how exactly am I going to pay for college? One of the most popular options available to you is a 529 college savings plan. Here’s what you need to know:

❇️ What is a 529 plan?

A 529 college savings plan is a state-sponsored plan for the educational benefit of a child or adult that can help you save for college expenses. Each state has their own plan, and you’ll usually get state tax benefits from picking the 529 plan from your home state.

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❇️ Who’s it for?

A 529 plan can be a good choice if your main goal is to use the money for college costs for you or your kids and you want high contribution limits.

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❇️ Who can contribute and how much?

Almost anyone can contribute to a 529 plan — parents, grandparents, friends, corporations, and tax-exempt organizations. The maximum total combined contribution varies by plan, but the limits are usually over $200,000 per beneficiary.

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❇️ What schools can this be used for and what investments are available?

The money in a 529 plan can be used at accredited public or private colleges in any state. Investment choices vary depending on the plan.

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❇️ How will contributions be taxed?

All contributions are made after federal taxes, but contributions qualify for the $19,000 annual federal gift tax exclusion ($38,000 for joint filers).

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❇️ What do I need to know about earnings and withdrawals?

Earnings in a 529 plan grow income-tax deferred. You won’t pay taxes on withdrawals either, as long as they’re used to pay for qualified education expenses like tuition, books, fees, supplies, equipment and reasonable room and board.

Interested in learning if a 529 is right for your needs? Contact me today.

05/18/2026

In our most recent Market & Economic Outlook, the team looks at a period shaped by:
➡️ War in the Middle East
➡️ Higher oil prices
➡️ Changing interest rate expectations
➡️ Market ups and downs.

Even so, the markets have held up better than many might expect.
🔗 Read the full outlook here: https://cfin.us/3RiNfDU

05/16/2026

Whether you’re a parent or grandparent looking to help their grandchildren's future, life insurance helps you plan for what you can’t control. Contact me today to discuss your options and feel confident your loved ones have the financial security they need.

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