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Home Inventory “Knowing is half the battle”

Home Inventory The old adage “knowing is half the battle” probably wasn’t first uttered about Home insurance…but it still works!  Because when it comes to covering your stuff, it’s important to first know what stuff you’re covering, right? And that … Continue reading

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The Social Security challenge!

As Americans are living longer, it stands to reason we are paying more for our largest national safety net, Social Security. In 1950 there were 2300 people Americans living over the age of 100, in 2010 that number had grown … Continue reading

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Three “must have” Business Insurance endorsements!

Most Business Insurance policies contain the typically standard Property and Liability coverage’s, but there are three other coverage’s (not included in these standard coverage’s) that you really should make sure you have in your policy. If you are a Habitational … Continue reading

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What coverage do I need for my second home?

Vacation homes can provide a relaxing getaway from stresses of everyday life. Just as with your primary residence, a vacation home needs to have adequate insurance protection. These types of homes require a different type of property insurance, however. A … Continue reading

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Teaching Young People About Money

FDIC Consumer News Spring 2015 – For All Ages: Teaching Young People About Money It’s never too early or too late to introduce everyday financial concepts to a young person. And, you don’t have to be a financial expert. Here … Continue reading

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A Lifetime Gift for your Children/Grandchildren- Juvenile Life Insurance

  We buy our kids toys and clothes, and they use them up and wear them out. But, my Dad bought something for me that I did not appreciate until I was married with a family. It turns out that … Continue reading

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Five challenges can make Homes hard-to-place

Even the savviest insurance professional can face challenges when dealing with their client’s hard-to-place risks. The housing market is no exception and brokers may find that some homes are falling outside of the standard insurance market appetite due to a … Continue reading

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If you drive for Uber, Lyft, or Sidecar this is important information for you!

Rideshare providers like Uber (#uber), Lyft (#lyft) and Sidecar (#sidecar) have gained in popularity, but unlike taxis or limousines, Rideshare drivers use their own personal vehicles to transport riders. But, personal auto insurance ceases when the driver turns their App. on. Rideshare companies (#rideshare) … Continue reading

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Thoughts on Retirement?

I just read an article,( in Financial Advisor Magazine, March 2015) that is pretty scary, because it hits close to home (my age bracket). It says that a report by the Center for American Progress has been released that highlights that … Continue reading

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Four HUGE Estate Planning Mistakes

This article is one I received from Attorney JANET L BREWER, THE DAILY PLAN-IT, VOL 10 ISSUE 5 There are a lot of mistakes your clients can make in estate planning. A lot. Bad planning can result in your client failing to … Continue reading

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