December plans are more fun when the important stuff is already sorted. Here’s what you can do now to make life easier later.
December holidays have a way of feeling very far away. Until suddenly they’re not. Most of us remember the exciting bits. Booking somewhere to stay. Finding flights. Planning the road trip. Starting a group chat that will somehow generate 387 messages before anyone agrees on a restaurant.
But there’s another holiday checklist that gets far less attention: the practical life admin that can make December You very grateful that September You was thinking ahead.
Check Your Travel Documents
If you’re travelling internationally, check your passport now rather than the week before you leave. Make sure it will be valid for the period required by your destination and find out whether you need a visa or any other documentation.
Travelling with kids? Check what documentation they may need too.
Even for a local trip, it’s worth making sure your driver’s licence and other important documents are current and stored somewhere you can easily access them.
Do A Quick Financial Check
December can get expensive quickly. There’s the holiday itself, but also gifts, entertainment, eating out and all those little extras that seem to multiply once you’re away.
Take a look at what the trip is realistically going to cost and start putting money aside now. It’s also worth remembering the bills that will keep arriving while you’re on holiday.
While you’re looking at your finances, check the bigger-picture stuff too. Having life insurance in place is one of those important adulting boxes worth ticking before the busy end-of-year period arrives.
How Can MiWayLife Help Protect Your Family?
MiWayLife life insurance can help provide a financial safety net for the people you love if you pass away. It also includes funeral cover to help with the immediate costs of a funeral, while your life cover can provide longer-term financial protection for your family.
Before the end-of-year madness begins, add one more thing to your planning list: take a few minutes to review the cover you already have or get an obligation-free quote from MiWayLife.
Give Your Family A Preparedness Check
Nobody wants to plan a holiday by imagining what could go wrong. But a little preparation can make a big difference if something unexpected happens.
Make sure someone you trust knows where to find important information, from emergency contacts and medical aid details to insurance information.
If you have life insurance, make sure the relevant people know the policy exists and that your beneficiary information is up to date. After all, a policy can only do its job properly if the people who may need it know about it.
The Bottom Line
Before December kicks off and life becomes a whirlwind, think about what tends to make the holidays stressful and deal with whatever you can now. Service the car before the road-trip rush. Book pet care. Put aside money for gifts. Check your leave dates. Sort out any prescriptions you’ll need while you’re away. Review your insurance and important documents.
None of it is particularly exciting. But that’s the point. September You gets the admin. December You gets to switch off, knowing the important stuff is taken care of.
Did You Know:
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