There is an antidote to the stress we are all feeling these days. It works well when sincerely put to use. It is so simple yet profound…. That antidote is Gratitude. Consider this from Dr. Kathleen Hall, CEO and Founder of The Mindful Living Network and of the Stress Institute: “It is physiologically impossible to […]
August 7, 2020
What would you do without power tools? Well, you’d probably take on fewer home-improvement projects — and probably have a lot more calluses on your hands. Thankfully, you don’t have to do without. But you do have to use tools safely, if you want to do good work and keep all of your fingers and […]
July 21, 2020
Water damage can be disastrous to your home. Imagine discovering that your entire basement is filled with brown water and sewage from a backed-up water main or other pipe. It’s not only disgusting and potentially dangerous, it’s also expensive. On average, most water backup claims cost $5,000-$10,000 to repair. Water backup coverage is optional coverage […]
July 8, 2020
“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.” The first draft of this Declaration was made by the Continental Congress shortly before the great battle of Brooklyn Heights […]
July 1, 2020
It doesn’t take a massive remodel, or a big budget, to make your house feel a little more like home to you. Inside or out, small improvements can make a significant difference — and whether you’re handy or not, you can handle most of them yourself. Don’t believe it? Just check out our list of […]
June 8, 2020
Many insurance companies that we represent have updated their Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) pages on their insurance relief and rebates in response to the Stay-At-Home provisions. Any relief payments or rebates will be made directly to you based on your last form of payment. Check out yours: Travelers: https://www.travelers.com/about-travelers/covid-19-coronavirus-update Progressive: https://www.progressive.com/support/covid19/ Allstate: https://www.allstate.com/covid.aspx Safeco: https://www.safeco.com/covid-19
May 4, 2020
As if COVID-19 has not caused enough distress, scammers are making things increasingly worse. The Federal Trade Commission recently indicated they have received more fraud cases in the past few weeks than all the first three months of the year. Given that societal fear is high, and millions of stimulus payments are being made in […]
April 24, 2020
Business disruptions due to the Coronavirus continue to spread throughout the United States. Growing numbers of companies are facing disruptions such as closed plants, closed schools, employees stuck at home, and undelivered goods and supplies. $1.5 trillion of global economic activity could be lost as the coronavirus pandemic continues to spread. Commercial Business Policies include […]
April 17, 2020
Recently, there have been announcements from various insurance carriers indicating that they will be issuing a rebate on personal auto insurance policies due to the nationwide “Shelter In Place” orders. The information we have received from our carriers is rapidly changing on a daily basis, and the rebate or paybacks being offered varies among the companies […]
April 10, 2020
Congratulations! After weeks of research, comparing makes and models, and taking test drives you finally bought that brand-new car you wanted. But before you take that well-deserved road trip, check one more item off your list: the right car insurance. While some auto coverage options are essential whatever the age of your car, new vehicles […]
April 8, 2020