Pets are family, too. Don’t forget to include them when making your family’s emergency and disaster response plans. By being prepared ahead of time, you can feel more confident in keeping your family safe should a catastrophe strike. Assign roles. Make sure everyone in your household knows their roles and responsibilities during a emergency. Communicate…
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Preventing Vehicle Theft
According to an initial study by the National Insurance Crime Bureau, there were there were 873,080 auto thefts in the U.S. in 2020 —a 9.2% increase from 2019. Auto theft can occur no matter where you live. A vehicle is a large investment. Here are 9 things you can do to protect your investment from…
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Do I Really Need Renters Insurance?
“Do I really need renters insurance? If my landlord has coverage, am I covered?” Before we answer these questions, let’s talk about what renters insurance is. Renters insurance is an affordable way to protect your belongings from losses. A loss may occur from unexpected events like fire, theft, and vandalism (just to name a few).…
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Tips for Buying Your First Car
Whether it is a flashy new SUV or a vintage sports car, we all have a dream car in mind when shopping for a new car. But for first-time drivers, it is important to make a practical choice when purchasing a vehicle. It is a big decision that takes time and research as you evaluate…
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Is Life Insurance From Your Employer Enough?
Many employers offer life insurance as part of their employee benefit package. This employer offered life insurance is also known as group life insurance. While this is often a convenient perk as an employee, you must consider your specific needs to evaluate if this coverage really gives you enough protection. First, we will review some…
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