We are happy to provide a calendar of content to share with your employees throughout the year to help them better understand the value of their legal insurance benefit. We have created in a calendar format to make more digestable, but please feel free to use any materials that are relevant to your workforce, at any time throughout the year.
January: Planning Ahead
Guidebook: Personal Information Organizer
The Personal Information Organizer is an essential tool to help you and your loved ones locate important legal, financial and medical personal information when you face a crucial life event like a medical emergency or divorce.
Article: 9 Legal Resolutions for the New Year
Use your ARAG legal insurance in the new year. Protect yourself against legal and financial matters by taking actions like creating a will, storing documents in a safe place, knowing what to do during a traffic stop and creating a budget.
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Email Learning Series: Common Legal Issues
Legal issues can pop up no matter where you are in life. Married, single, just starting out or close to retirement…no one is immune. Fortunately, ARAG can help. Our email series has resources covering topics like credit scores, traffic tickets, financial planning, identity theft and more. Direct your employees to the sign up link below to sign up directly.
February: Love and Marriage
Guidebook: Planning Marriage
Getting married? Congratulations! Make sure you learn more about the legal and financial matters you’ll want to address before your big day.
Article: What to Know Before Merging Finances with a Loved One
Before merging finances with a loved one, consider these tips to know which approach can work best for you.
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Article: Getting Married? Know the Legal Requirements – and Documents – You’ll Need
Learn about the documents you'll need to make your marriage legal.
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Video: What to Do When Marrying Someone from Another Country
If your fiance is from another country and you want to get married and live in the United States, do these things to make sure it's all done legally. Your finance will need a K-1 visa, and then once your married you can apply to change your foreign spouse's status to a permanent resident.
March: Spring Into Financial Planning
Guidebook: Step-by-Step Guide to Buying a Home
Buying your next home? Review these steps to make sure you cover all the bases when it comes to the legal, financial and logistical requirements.
Article: 9 Ways to Get Financially Fit
Getting in good financial shape is doable if you stick to a plan and learn from past mistakes. Get into the habit of budgeting and use online calculators and budgeting apps to help you keep track of spending. Also, allow a little wiggle room to reward yourself with small indulgences along the way.
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Email Learning Series: Financial Wellness
Financial issues can turn into legal ones more easily than you might think. Learn tips and tricks for budgeting, saving and investing from ARAG.
April: Protect Your Home
Guidebook: Dealing with Natural Disaster
Know your legal rights after a natural disaster such as a flood, hurricane or tornado.
Article: Recognize the Legal Liabilities of Your Home
Purchasing and owning a home is an exciting time in life. But being a smart homeowner comes with additional responsibilities. Did you know you can be liable, legally or financially, for the things that happen in your home and on your property? You have a legal obligation to keep your property safe.
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Article: Tips to Protect Vital Documents During a Natural Disaster
Make sure your important documents are protected in case a disaster hits.
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Video: 6 Red Flags to Watch for When Choosing a Home Contractor
Chances are your home is your most valued investment. That’s why it’s important to do your homework and pick a reputable, dependable contractor to complete any home improvement, renovation or remodeling project.
May: Career Advice
Guidebook: Welcome to the Workforce
This guidebook gives you a high-level look at financial and legal basics to get you started toward a bright financial future.
Article: A Gen Zer's Guide to Open Enrollment
If new to workforce, team members may struggle with choosing benefit options during Open Enrollment. Here’s 5 steps and some helpful terms so employees are more informed.
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Article: Make Your Benefits Work For You
Before open enrollment begins, take these proactive steps to learn more about your primary and voluntary benefit needs.
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Article: Student Loans: Consolidating and Refinancing Options
If you’re unsure about refinancing or student loan consolidation, here’s some background information to help get you started.
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Email Learning Series: Legal Matters for Young Professionals
ARAG can help you better understand the financial and legal responsibilities that come with being on your own. Our email series covers topics like managing your finances, understanding taxes, your first big purchase (like a car or home) and much more!
June: Equity, Inclusion and the Law
Guidebook: Legal Information for the LGBTQ+ Community
Navigating legal matters as a member of the LGBTQ+ community can seem difficult, depending on your circumstances, your relationship and the laws in your home state. This guidebook summarizes some of the key life and legal matters you may come across and how to handle them, regardless of your stage in life.
Article: Top 10 Legal Matters for Women
Women make up the majority of today’s workforce and face unique challenges both at work and in their personal lives. And as a benefit designed to make lives easier, their input and primary concerns are important to us. According to our members, these are the top 10 legal matters facing women today.
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Article: Know Your Rights: Demonstrations and Protests
The right to free speech has been defined and protected by the United States Constitution for more than two centuries. Despite its longevity, interpretation of the First Amendment may still come into question. State, local and federal governments can regulate expressions of free speech, especially where matters of larger public safety are concerned.
July: Hitting the Road
Guidebook: Overview of Auto Repair
When you step into the repair shop for auto care, note if you need preventative maintenance or routine maintenance and how to proceed if legal issues arise.
Article: The Essential Vacation Checklist: Crucial Planning & Documents
When getting ready for vacation, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed with things to remember: scheduling the kennel for pets, putting the mail on hold, finding passports, replacing luggage. Before you head out, here are six important vacation planning “to-dos” (and one “not-to-do!”) that will help you stress less about any legal, logistical or financial issues while you’re vacationing.
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Video: Four Steps to Fighting a Traffic Ticket
Don't want to pay your moving violation fine? Want to fight a speeding ticket or other minor traffic violation? Know your court date, request all documents or information from the investigation, be aware of your state laws and decide on your defense.
August: Looking Out For Your Kids
Guidebook: Legal Issues as Your Children Grow Up
Learn about some of the legal issues your child may face, including school disciplinary issues, underage drinking and more.
Article: Have Your Child Complete These 3 Documents When They Turn 18
Kids sure do grow up fast these days, don’t they? Keep in mind that once they turn 18, they’ve reached the “age of majority” in most states and are considered an adult – who are legally held responsible for their own actions. Plus, you no longer have the legal right to inquire about their medical, educational or financial status. As frustrating as that may seem, there is still one thing you can do before they leave the nest: have them complete crucial documents that help protect them from life’s legal blind spots.
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Article: 3 Ways to Keep Your Kids Safe at School
Explore three ways to keep your kids safe from potential legal run ins at school, no matter their age.
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Email Learning Series: Legal Matters for New Parents
Understand important legal responsibilities that come with a new baby through this educational email series for expecting parents.
September: How Legal Insurance Works for You
Guidebook: Dealing With Traffic Tickets
Even the safest drivers sometimes drive above the speed limit or misjudge whether to stop at a lighted intersection. This guidebook provides an overview of different violations, their consequences and what to do if you get a ticket.
Article: Discover the Added “Benefits Within Your Legal Benefit”
Chances are you’re fairly familiar with how your legal plan works and the services it’s designed to provide. But did you know there’s several other “benefits within your benefit” you may not be aware of – which provides even more protection and options when you need legal help?
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Infographic: How Legal Insurance Compares to Health Insurance
See how legal insurance is similar to health insurance, with access to a network of professionals and a range of coverages and services.
Video: More Than a Legal Plan
ARAG legal insurance is more than just a legal plan...it’s an all-in-one benefit that features valuable additional services.
October: Don’t be Scared of Legal Issues
Guidebook: How to Work with an Attorney
People hire attorneys because they need expert advice, right? Sometimes, though, the process of finding and working with an attorney ends up being more stressful than the legal matter itself. But it doesn’t have to be that way. In fact, working with an attorney can be a great experience. You just need to do a little prep work first.
Article: You Just Got Sued – Now What?
If you’ve been served papers or are considering suing someone, you might be wondering what comes next. Learn more about the process.
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Infographic: Legal Issues Equal Stress for Many Consumers
Learn about how legal issues impact employees and how legal insurance can help.
Email Learning Series: Identity Theft
Identity theft is a serious crime – one that can cost you more than just time and money. Learn how to protect your personal information, credit cards, Social Security number and more with our ID theft email series.
November: Checking in on Relatives
Guidebook: Caregiving: An Overview
Providing care for a loved one can be a rewarding and often challenging experience. As you enter the caregiving role, it is important to begin by having an open conversation with your loved one to better understand their current legal needs.
Article: Self-Care for Caregivers
Being a caregiver for a loved one means you often have to place their needs ahead of your own busy life, which many times leaves little time to care for yourself. Here are some caregiver tips to help you recharge, revive and keep your own care a top priority.
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Article: When It’s Time to Have “The Talk…” and Not About the Birds and Bees
Learn how to navigate difficult conversations as your loved ones age.
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Video: 10 Things To Consider Before Becoming a Caregiver
Taking care of an aging parent, family member or loved one can be an overwhelming responsibility. Consider whether you can handle the physical and emotional challenges of caregiving.
December: Goodbye, 2024!
Guidebook: Manage Your Money
Taking the time to manage your money can pay off – in a lot of ways. From creating a budget to creating a will, this guidebook will help you understand the steps to better manage and protect your money.
Article: 10 Questions to Ask When Planning for the Future
The smartest way to protect yourself, your loved ones and your assets is to put together what is known as an “estate plan.” The following questions can help you start thinking about what parts of your life you might need to plan for.