Tim Perchinski - COUNTRY Financial

10/10/2026

10/01/2026

Now through Nov. 30, anyone who gets a life insurance quote from me will be entered to win a VISA Gift Card worth $1,000. Protect your family with the right insurance AND get a little extra cash in your pocket … who says no? Contact me today!

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NO PURCHASE NECESSARY: Purchases do not increase chances of winning. Odds of winning are dependent upon the number of entries received. Ends 11/30/2026. Must be 18 years or older and an IL resident to enter. One prize ARV $1,000. Void where prohibited by law. A quote creates no contract of insurance and does not obligate you to purchase any policy from the COUNTRY Financial® family of companies. See Official Rules for full details. Sponsor is CC Services, Inc., 1701 Towanda Ave., Bloomington, IL 61701. Life insurance policies issued by COUNTRY Life Insurance Company® and COUNTRY Investors Life Assurance Company®. “COUNTRY Financial®” is the marketing name for the COUNTRY Financial family of affiliated companies collectively, “COUNTRY”), which include COUNTRY Life Insurance Company®, COUNTRY Mutual Insurance Company®, and their respective subsidiaries, located in Bloomington, Illinois.

07/22/2026

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.

07/21/2026

We put together some information to help you understand the basics of a homeowners policy so you’re better prepared when you need to purchase or switch insurance providers. This information is not specific to COUNTRY Financial and is meant to provide a general overview.

◾ What is home insurance?
Home insurance is protection for your home and possessions. You pay your home insurer a premium and in exchange, they agree to pay for the cost to repair or rebuild your home if it’s damaged or destroyed by a covered event (these are outlined in your policy).
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◾ What does home insurance cover?
Home insurance provides protection against damage caused by sudden and accidental incidents. A standard home insurance policy will usually include three main types of protection:
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◾ Dwelling Coverage
Designed to repair or rebuild your main home structure, dwelling coverage is the main protection provided by home insurance.
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◾ Personal Property Coverage
Personal Property Coverage allows you to replace items such as electronics, furniture, clothing and other belongings.
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◾ Liability Coverage
Liability Coverage provides financial protection for you if someone is injured on your property or a member of your household causes damage to someone else’s property. Umbrella insurance is added liability coverage that goes beyond the limits of your existing car and home insurance.
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◾ What is a covered loss?
Covered losses are events, sometimes called perils, covered by homeowners insurance. Talk to your insurance agent about the covered losses contained in your specific home policy.
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◾ How much is home insurance?
Factors affecting the cost of home insurance include: Location, age, size and condition of your home
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◾ How can I be sure I’m covered for a home insurance claim?
You choose how your property will be valued if you have a claim, and that affects the amount of coverage you have to rebuild. While it may vary by home insurer the levels of protection are actual cash value and replacement cost.
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Call me for a quote today!

07/20/2026

Permanent life insurance policies are different from term life in some key ways. Term life can be great for temporary protection, but if you need long-term security with some added benefits, permanent life might be right for you. Here are some benefits you should be aware of:

*Predictable premiums - Most permanent life insurance, including whole life policies, offer consistent premiums that policyowners can budget for. Individuals with these policies benefit from predictable premiums while securing valuable death benefit protection.

Indexed universal life insurance, a type of permanent life insurance, provides policyowners with significant flexibility in premiums and coverage. This can be valuable for individuals with less predictable incomes or who want to adjust their premium payments from year to year.

*Cash value - One key difference between most term policies and permanent life insurance policies is the presence of policy cash values. These cash values can be accessed by the policy owner for various “living benefit” needs. This may include policy loans, withdrawals or partial surrenders. When structured correctly, policyowners can use cash values without tax consequences, making them an attractive choice for many individuals.

Contact me today to discuss your life insurance needs and get a quote.

07/19/2026

Based on your answers to the questions in the slides, you may be missing important coverage. Proper protection is important for you and your employees. Call me today!

07/18/2026

Talking to your insurance agent once a year can help you prepare for major life events and unexpected curveballs. Here’s what to discuss and why it’s important to meet with your agent annually.

❔ What should I discuss with my insurance agent?
When life changes, so do your priorities. In an annual review, talk to your agent about changes in your life, as well as your plans and priorities, to ensure you're protected.

❔ Are there other times I should contact my insurance agent?
Yes! Here are other times when giving your agent a call is worth the time.

1️⃣ Your policy is up for renewal.
Take time to evaluate your needs and your coverage since your last renewal to ensure you’re protected.

2️⃣ You’ve made major lifestyle changes.
Got married, quit smoking or had a baby? These changes can impact your insurance coverage needs.

3️⃣ You bought or received valuable items.
Receiving gifts such as jewelry or buying anything new for your home, like TVs or even artwork, means you might need additional personal property protection.

4️⃣ You’ve updated your home.
Made home or property improvements such as replacing the roof or installing an alarm system? Depending on the upgrade, you may qualify for a home insurance discount.

As an insurance agent, I’m committed to providing you with the best solutions for your needs, so you can experience all that life has to offer.

Give me a call today, and let’s talk!

07/17/2026

Debt is a bummer. Fortunately, reducing debt isn’t as hard as you’d think. Here are two of the most common ways you can attack your debt.
▪️Avalanche approach▪️
Credit card interest rates are typically higher than rates on cars, mortgages, student loans, etc. And to be honest, paying interest on debt is wasting your hard-earned money.
So that’s where you’ll start attacking debt with the avalanche approach.
Look at your most recent credit card statement and rank your debt based on interest rate, highest first.
Work towards making bigger and bigger payments on those high-rate cards and, over time, you’ll pay less interest each month.
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▪️Snowball strategy▪️
This approach takes a bit longer than the avalanche approach because you’re starting small, but it works better for some people.
Using the snowball strategy, rank your debts by the total amount owed, smallest balance first.
And just like in a snowball fight, start knocking down the debt one-by-one.
Pay your smallest debt as quickly as possible so you can cross it off your list. Once that debt is eliminated, move to the next smallest debt.
For both methods, make sure you’re making minimum required payments on all other debts.
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Pro tip: Use the money that was going to the now paid-off debt to make larger payments on remaining debt.

Debt doesn’t have to keep you down. Whether you choose the avalanche approach or the snowball strategy, working to pay off your debt will set you up for financial peace.

07/16/2026

As the U.S. marks 250 years, our latest Market & Economic Outlook reflects on what history teaches us about investing — that patience, discipline, and a long-term view tend to compound over generations.

The last 250 years weren't a straight line, and neither are markets. Through wars, recessions, oil shocks, and pandemics, they've proven resilient.

This quarter brought a familiar mix:
➡️ AI disruption and opportunity
➡️ Middle East conflict and oil price swings
➡️ A new Fed Chair and shifting rate expectations
➡️ Continued market volatility

Investing isn't always smooth — but our belief in the resilience and growth of markets persists.
🔗 Read the full outlook: https://cfin.us/MEOJune2026

06/25/2026

If you’ve ever thought that you may not have enough life insurance, you’re not alone. According to the 2025 Insurance Barometer Study Report, 25 million Americans feel that they are underinsured, while 74 million Americans don’t have any life insurance at all.

So, what stops us from getting the coverage we know we need? Cost, or more accurately, perceived cost. Historically, nearly three-quarters of Americans overestimate the cost of a basic term life insurance policy. It’s worth noting that respondents, 35 and under, who said they were healthy overestimated the price of life insurance 7-10x the actual cost.

The truth is the right life insurance for your needs might be more affordable than you think. Learn more about life insurance and what options are available to you at countryfinancial.com/life.

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