How To Support Your Local Businesses During This Trying Time
With the restrictions imposed on the community to halt the spread of COVID-19, it can be challenging to come up with ways to support your local businesses. Many of the small businesses we count on for services are shuttered, with only essential services available—and even they are having a hard time! We want our local…
Read MoreThe 9 Best Driveway Games For Your Family
The days are longer and the temperature is warm. If you have young children, chances are they spend a lot of time cooped up inside or staring at screens. And maybe you haven’t been so active yourself. Looking for a fun way to enjoy the outdoors? Here are some game ideas to help you soak…
Read MoreHow Communities Work Together: COVID-19
The COVID-19 outbreak has thrown the entire country into turmoil, with concerns about income, the stock market, how to keep a small business afloat, and above all, ensuring our families and friends stay safe and healthy. New ways of doing business are quickly being established. Most businesses that fall outside the state’s list of essential…
Read More7 Mistakes Small Business Owners Make When Filing Claims
As a small business owner, you have consistently paid your insurance premiums. When the time comes to file a claim, it can be a shock to have your claim denied and be forced to pay out of pocket – especially when you believed you were covered. These are the most common mistakes small business owners…
Read MoreThe Sooner You Take These End-of-Life Considerations into Account, the Better
No one really wants to prepare for their own death. But planning for your estate is an important aspect of your financial strategy. The sooner you have the basic documents in order, the better for your family’s financial future. The following are basic estate planning documents you may want to include in your package. Will…
Read MoreComprehensive vs. Collision Auto Insurance
Comprehensive and collision are two different types of auto insurance coverage. You may want to bundle them together for added protection. Comprehensive may cover situations that collision does not, and vice versa. What Is Comprehensive Auto Insurance? Comprehensive pays for damage to your vehicle caused by non-collision-related covered events. These events may include vandalism, theft,…
Read MoreDo I Need Business Insurance to Rent an Office Space?
A business insurance policy is a must if you are renting an office space. It is your landlord’s responsibility to carry insurance for the physical building itself. Business insurance can help protect your business property and provide liability or financial protection in case of certain mishaps or events. Why Do You Need Business Insurance for…
Read MoreCommon Life Insurance Riders to Consider
Life insurance can play a vital role in financial planning for your family’s future. It is primarily designed to provide for your loved ones when you are gone. You can also add supplemental benefits with riders – amendments to your life insurance policy. Riders make it possible to opt in for benefits not typically included…
Read MoreWhich Disasters Are Covered by Home Insurance?
Natural disasters can wreak havoc on a home – or destroy it entirely. Homeowner’s insurance provides financial protection against covered damages to your home and personal belongings, and liability for injuries to others in certain circumstances. No home insurance policy covers all-natural disasters. It is important to understand the type of policy you have and…
Read MoreWhat to Know About Ice Storms: Causes, Effects and Safety
In many places, dealing with winter weather like snow, sleet and ice is a normal part of life. But there’s a less common type of winter storm that can cause significant damage no matter where you live: ice storms. Unlike a winter storm or blizzard that brings high winds and heavy snowfall, an ice storm…
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