Safety Tips for Online Shopping
Posted: December 1, 2024
It is that time of year again. Whatever holiday you celebrate, Americans nationwide go to their favorite online retailers to buy holiday decorations, party supplies, and gifts to make the season merry and bright. The convenience of the internet is hard to resist, but the freedom and flexibility of online buying come with some grave risks. Cybercrime is on the rise. In a recent year,...
7 Life Insurance Questions to Ask Before You Buy
Posted: November 22, 2024
Purchasing life insurance is not something to be done lightly. It requires researching various policies to find what works best for you, your family, and your budget. Here are a series of questions that can help you as you shop for the best policy. 1. Do I Need Life Insurance? It’s easy to say everybody needs insurance, but what will you use it for? Take...
Driving Safety Tips as Daylight Savings Ends
Posted: November 16, 2024
Fall and the end of daylight savings time is upon us once again. As the clocks are turned back an hour, you can expect your normal sleeping patterns to be disrupted for about a week before they return to normal, as the amount of sunlight in a day is less. Driving to work or around town could be just that much more challenging. Here are some...
What Are My Life Insurance Premium Options?
Posted: November 7, 2024
Life insurance is one of the most effective ways to protect your loved ones from financial trouble if you suddenly pass away. But what type of policy is best for you and your budget? There are several general categories of life insurance. These life insurance policies can be evaluated based on the cost of monthly premiums. Some are fixed premium policies—the premiums do not increase...
5 Steps to Protect Your Home from Carbon Monoxide
Posted: November 2, 2024
Carbon monoxide (CO) is a colorless, odorless, and tasteless gas produced when any carbon-based substance is burned to create heat or energy. If inhaled in small quantities, carbon monoxide causes dizziness, weakness, headaches, vomiting, and chest pain. When inhaled in more significant amounts, the gas is fatal for children and adults. If a person is asleep or intoxicated when they begin to breathe carbon monoxide,...