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Are Your Contents in a Storage Unit Covered?
Monday, March 8, 2021
Isn’t it funny how, as our homes get bigger and our families get smaller, our need for extra storage space grows? According to 2019 U.S. census data, the average number of people in an American household fell steadily...
10 Tips to Help Prevent Identity Theft
Friday, March 5, 2021
Shopping online. Visiting the doctor. Buying gas. In nearly all of the things we do from day to day, there’s the risk of identity theft. You could unknowingly give your information to a fraudster thinking you’re...
Can You Mulch Your Landscaping and Avoid Insect Infestations?
Wednesday, March 3, 2021
When the weather gets warmer, laying mulch in your yard is often a priority. But as you get ready to conquer this task, a neighbour tells you she spread mulch on her property and struggled with a terrible carpenter ant...
What is Ransomware and How Do You Prevent It From Harming Your Business?
Monday, March 1, 2021
Ransomware is a kind of malicious software that blocks or restricts your access to your computer systems and data until you pay a fee to the attacker. If you refuse to pay or can’t find a way to fix the problem, your...
Distracted Driving: Don't Take the Risk
Friday, February 26, 2021
Did you know that if you’re driving and engaging in a conversation on your mobile device, you are over four times more likely to be involved in an accident? Let’s take a look at what constitutes distracted driving, what...
How to Achieve Work-Life Balance
Thursday, February 25, 2021
Balancing the demands of your home life and your work life – not to mention your personal needs – is an ongoing challenge for the majority of Americans. The good news is, it’s possible if you take very intentional...
Getting Auto Insurance With a Foreign Driver’s License
Monday, February 22, 2021
If you’re one of the millions of foreign nationals who visit the United States every year, you may want to be able to drive while you’re here. International students, foreign visitors and non-U.S. residents are all...
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...
Distracted Driving: Don't Take the Risk
Friday, February 5, 2021
Did you know that if you’re driving and engaging in a conversation on your mobile device, you are over four times more likely to be involved in an accident? Let’s take a look at what constitutes distracted driving, what...
Porch Safety: Should You Leave the Lights On?
Friday, January 8, 2021
It seems like a no-brainer to leave the lights on outside your home to deter burglars while you’re away (or even while you’re asleep). But does that really work? Or is it just a waste of electricity — particularly this...