Will you be one of the millions on the road this summer? Safety is one of the most important things to consider as you pack your car and leave home. To help you get ready for your next road trip, the National Crime Prevention Council (NCPC) recommends these 10 tips for travelers: At home 1. [...]
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Rain showers might be dandy for your garden but not for your basement. Wet basement problems may be solved simply by repairing an obvious gutter or downspout leak, but other water problems may have causes that are difficult to identify or expensive to fix. The Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety offers three steps [...]
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Even though most states require drivers to purchase auto insurance, a new study reveals that a large percentage of the population doesn’t oblige. The Insurance Research Council (IRC) estimates that 1 in 7 U.S. drivers are uninsured. “This forces responsible drivers who carry insurance to bear the burden of paying for injuries caused by drivers who carry [...]
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Remember…. IF IS TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE…. A bargain is often not a bargain. There are common indicators that should alert you to these activities: • Unsolicited offers to do painting, roofing or paving work • Claims of leftover materials • High-pressure or scare tactics • Reluctance to sign a written contract • Demand for payment in [...]
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Whether you’re planning a summer vacation or a weekend getaway, travel costs can add up quickly. Here are some tips for keeping expenses down: -Check fares on Tuesdays. Most airlines launch their sales on Monday evenings, according to Farecompare.com, a website that tracks price trends. Other airlines follow suit by the next day. Of course, [...]
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Tornadoes are one of nature’s most powerful and destructive forces; an F5, the strongest and most violent of tornadoes, can level almost any house and its occupants. Thankfully, F5 tornadoes are rare. Most are weaker and can be survived. And now is the time to prepare for them if you haven’t already. Tornadoes are most [...]
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How often do you give your credit card information, social security number, bank information, address, DOB out on a daily basis? Each time you do that, you increase the chance of your identity being stolen. In the time it takes for you to brew a cup of coffee, a thief could steal your identity. With [...]
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Consistent car care is the health insurance for your car. To help keep your car on the road and running in top condition, review these 10 maintenance tips: 1. Review your owner’s manual, which explains how the car works. The manual is the first step to becoming a maintenance savvy car owner. 2. Change the [...]
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Protecting your home, your money, and your identity means being careful online. Here’s a list of information you should never share with your 1,240 Facebook friends and Twitter followers: - Your full birthdate. Providing the month, day, and year can give potential identity thieves valuable data they can use to steal your personal information and wreak [...]
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Business owners have the absolute responsibility for the day-to-day health, safety and welfare of employees and worksite visitors. To make your work place safer, know the three common areas of risk: people, environment and company. People First Keeping your employees safe and healthy is good for your business. To do that: -Offer prevention and wellness [...]
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