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All You Ever Wanted to Know About Insurance
Own a home? Here are two policy options you should know about
Friday, February 5, 2021
If you have a homeowners policy, you probably expect it to cover all the costs of rebuilding your house in case it’s damaged or destroyed by a covered hazard. But are you certain you have enough coverage? Read about two...
What is water backup coverage and why is it important?
Friday, August 7, 2020
Water damage can be disastrous to your home. Imagine discovering that your entire basement is filled with brown water and sewage from a backed-up water main or other pipe. It’s not only disgusting and potentially...
How to Protect Your Classic Car
Friday, December 6, 2019
The collector car market evolves with each generation. While the Silent Generation started collecting cars, it was Baby Boomers who really got it rolling. They fell in love with the Chevrolet Bel Air, the Ford Mustang,...
What Car Drivers Need to Know about Motorcycles
Monday, October 7, 2019
Fall is here, and there are still plenty of motorcycles on the road. And the key word here is “see.” People driving cars and trucks often fail to notice the motorcyclists around them, partly because they’re not...
Boating Season is Here – Are You Up to Speed on Safety?
Friday, June 7, 2019
With spring in full bloom and summer just on the horizon, prime boating season is upon us. And you might notice more people on the water than ever, because sales of recreational boats have been growing at a steady clip...
Home Security Technology: Keeping you ahead of the burglars
Friday, March 1, 2019
Back in the early days of home security “systems,” around the end of World War I, it was common for homeowners to hire “door shakers”-night watchmen who would literally walk around and check doors to make sure they were...
Looking at a new piece of jewelry? Make sure to look at your insurance, too
Wednesday, February 6, 2019
Whether it’s a gift from someone special or a gift to yourself, a new piece of jewelry can bring some sparkle to your life. However, many people who find themselves victimized by burglars—or a fire or some other...
Is your home as efficient as it could be? An energy audit can tell you
Tuesday, January 8, 2019
Drafty windows. Leaky faucets. Dirty air filters. All are common issues in homes across the country, and they’re not just annoying-they also cost you money in decreased energy efficiency and higher bills. The U.S....
Five Common (and Potentially Costly) Homeowner Mistakes
Friday, November 2, 2018
Owning a home is usually a great experience. But it can also be a hassle, especially when unexpected issues pop up-whether you have a minor breakdown or a major catastrophe, it’s almost certainly going to require time...
Five Ways to Protect Your Personal Electronic Data
Friday, October 5, 2018
Online data breaches are just an unfortunate fact of life now-as the New York Times put it, you might as well assume that your personal information has been taken, because cyberattacks happen all the time. That’s why we...