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Duane Schmedeke - Country Financial

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Duane Schmedeke - Country Financial

COUNTRY Financial® serves about a million households and businesses throughout the United States. To learn more, visit www.countryfinancial.com.

It offers a wide range of insurance and financial products and services including but not limited to auto, home, life, disability income, farm and fixed annuities. Property / Casualty policies issued by COUNTRY Mutual Insurance Company®, COUNTRY Casualty Insurance Company® or COUNTRY Preferred Insurance Company®, Bloomington, IL. Life/Disability Income policies issued by COUNTRY Life Insurance Com

pany® or COUNTRY Investors Life Assurance Company®, Bloomington, IL. Annuities issued by COUNTRY Investors Life Assurance Company®, Bloomington, IL. Availability and amount of coverages and discounts vary by state. Information contained here is not a statement of coverage. For more information view our full terms and conditions: http://www.countryfinancial.com/SiteController?url=/staticNav/termsAndConditions

05/28/2026

Whether you’re a farmer or a parent, 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.

05/22/2026

Whether you’re nearing retirement age or are several years off, Social Security questions will probably come up in your retirement planning. Questions like, “What age should I take Social Security?”

Here’s the thing: You’re allowed to take Social Security as early as age 62. But did you know that every year you delay, up to age 70, your benefit increases by 8%?

That’s a potential 64% increase in lifetime income. Imagine that!

Another question that may come up is “Will Social Security be around when I retire?”

While I don’t have a crystal ball to see into the future, as a COUNTRY Trust Bank®️ Financial Advisor, I'm here to guide you through your choices and help you make informed decisions as you plan for your retirement.

Let’s talk!
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we're committed to helping you protect your today and plan for your tomorrow. Follow us for more on how you can protect the life you love.

05/20/2026

Planning some fun at home this summer? Make sure your backyard is safe for all your favorite activities by using this summer safety checklist.

Pool safety
• Never leave children unattended
• Kids should never be alone in or near a pool (even if they know how to swim)
• Sign your kids up for swimming lessons

Learn emergency skills
• Young children should learn when to get help. Older children and adults should learn CPR and first aid
• Keep a first-aid kit, ring buoys and reaching poles nearby. Easy access to these items could be lifesaving

Install a safety fence
• Make sure your pool safety fence covers all pool sides and has self-closing gates. Also, install locks and alarms on doors with pool access.
• Create and post safety rules and enforce them.

Trampoline safety
• Add safety features
• Make sure your trampoline has padding and netting. An enclosed trampoline can help prevent falls
• Maintain your trampoline
• Inspect your trampoline regularly for missing pads, tears, exposed springs and other issues that could cause injury
• Enforce safety rules: Only one jumper at a time to reduce risk of injury

Playground safety
• Inspect your playground equipment regularly
• Create a safe landing
• Teach playground rules
• Supervise young children at play

Review your home liability insurance limits

Even if you follow all these tips, accidents happen. Keep your liability insurance coverage updated (and consider adding an umbrella liability policy). If you add a pool, trampoline or playground to your yard, meet with your insurance agent to see if you need to increase your home liability coverage. Stay safe and have fun this summer!

05/18/2026

The months between Memorial Day and Labor Day are popular for summer travel. If you and your family are planning to cruise the open road this summer, make sure your car is in tip-top shape.
Here’s how to get your car road trip-ready, so you can be on your way.
✅ Car maintenance checklist:
✔️ Check your tires
✔️ Test your wipers
✔️ Make sure your headlights and taillights work
✔️ Get an oil change
✔️ Prepare your emergency car kit
🚨Consider Roadside Assistance coverage
Roadside Assistance reimburses you for the cost of road trip mishaps like flat tires, towing and locksmith services.
✅ Stay safe and alert on the road
✅Check on your car insurance coverage
If things go wrong, your car insurance is there to help get you back on the road again.

05/13/2026

We 💚supporting (and insuring) small businesses and here’s why:
• Small businesses make our community unique and boost our local economy.
• They showcase the local expertise, focus and commitment to our community’s residents; that’s why I specialize in providing customized protection with small business insurance.
• As a COUNTRY Financial rep, I’m a small business owner, too, so I understand the challenges and needs of small business owners in our community.

I know our local small business owners are in a constant balancing act to make sure their business succeeds. That’s why this Small Business Appreciation Month I thank you for the dedication you bring to your community every day.

Happy Small Business Appreciation Month!
If you’re running a small business, and you need an insurance checkup, let’s chat!
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we believe the more you know about small business insurance, the better prepared you’ll be to make decisions. Follow us for more insurance and financial info.

05/11/2026

When it comes to protecting what matters most, few things fit the bill as closely as life insurance if you’re a parent. It can be difficult to face things that are often out of our control. So why not rest a little easier? Visit our life insurance calculator and see what’s right for your family.

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we know a thing or two about keeping families protected through all stages of life. We’ve been at it since 1925. Follow us for more on how to protect what matters most.

05/09/2026

As you navigate another storm season, here’s a question for you...

Are you prepared to handle storm damage to your farm?

Check out the slides for tips to keep your farm prepared for storms to ensure you have a successful growing season. If you have any doubts about your storm preparedness, I’m here to help you plan. Let’s talk today.

05/07/2026

Buying a house for the first time is overwhelming. Getting home insurance is just another cherry on top of that largest-purchase-you’ve-ever-made-in-your-life-sundae.

We make it easy with experts that get you the home, auto, and any other insurance you need so you can feel confident knowing you’re covered.
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has been protecting homeowners since 1925. Follow us for more on how you can protect the things that matter most.

05/06/2026

Our congratulations to Ashley Zeibert, one of our 2026 Country Financial Community Scholarship Award recipients!
Ashley is a graduate from Rochester High School and will be attending Southern Illinois University- Edwardsville for Math Education and will be on the Cross Country & Track teams at SIU-E.
We wish all the scholarship recipients’ good luck with their chosen career paths.

04/16/2026

Since 1925, COUNTRY Financial has grown to offer insurance and financial products from farm, auto and home insurance to investment services — but our roots will always be in agriculture.

As a Farm Certified Representative, I've completed thorough training on proper protection and legacy planning for farmers. Using this experience, I can customize your farm’s insurance and meet your operation’s specific needs.

Contact me today to learn how we can work together to create a plan for your insurance coverage!

Address

2631 Beechler Court
Springfield, IL
62703

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday	8:30am - 4pm

Telephone

+12175297200

Website

https://representatives.countryfinancial.com/duane.schmedeke

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