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Times are changing –
so are professional services
Of course we all know times are rapidly changing. It is hard to keep up with advance- ments. Technology has disrupted many in- dustries and will continue to do so. The good news is that these changes have made many services more convenient
and less expensive, from rides with
and services plus discounts as high as 70 percent from more than 250 retailers.
TOM TUOHY
Über, vacation stays with Airbnb and
flights through Kayak to apps like GasBuddy that
save you money at the gas pump, BestParking that find you the cheapest parking and Price Scanner that scans barcodes for coupons and the best prices avail- able and, of course, Groupon for just about everything.
Professional services also have become easier to find and are more affordable. You can search for a profes- sional’s reputation online, and competition will contin- ue to help you save on cost. Your Benefits Plan is simply a platform of professionals who have been vetted and who offer you the best service at the most affordable rates. Your plan offers more than 40 different products
save through your free, 10-minute quote.
FOP
Consider just some of the ways you can benefit:
• Auto and homeowners: Members are saving an average of $466 per year on their policies with A-rated companies. Find out how much you will
Benefits Plan
•Student loans: Members and their families can refinance existing student loans for as low as 2.14 percent and save more than $12,500 – and get an immediate $100 bonus.
Competitive rates: Best insurance rates are avail- able on long-term care, disability, life policies, pet policies and firearm protection. You can save substantially on existing policies; switch immedi- ately and receive a refund from the higher policy amount you have paid. Get a free quote today.
Living trust: I have provided this service for police officers and their families for decades, and offer a 50-percent reduction on my rates with an addi- tional $200 incentive.
Auto accidents, medical malpractice, nursing home claims, defective products and premises liability: Access the top attorneys in the country who have recovered more than $1 billion for their clients.
Identity theft protection: Get coverage for as low as $8.95 per month and password security for $12 per year.
Discounts: Save on car rentals, shipping and flow- ers – plus travel deals that beat those accessed through Expedia.
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These are just a few of the ways you can save and be ensured you have the right professional to serve your needs.
It is important to use technology to your benefit, and to use your benefit plan to save money and get the best of what you need. Registration for FOP members and families is free. Visit www.fopbenefitsplan.com or call 866-729-5454 for assistance with registering. d
Tom Tuohy is the founder of Tuohy Law Offices and the FOP Benefits Plan. He has been a police lawyer for 34 years. His father was a CPD detective and his grandfather was CPD Chief of Major Crimes. Tom can be reached at 312-559-8400.