Take the Pledge: Safe Texting Campaign
Posted: March 21, 2012
There isn’t much of a difference between drinking & driving and texting & driving, both are deemed dangerous and have been known to be fatal. Numerous studies have shown that talking or texting on a cell phone has the same effect on your driving ability as drinking. While many states have adopted the law restricting cell phone usage during driving, the problem still continues to...
Money Lessons 101: Insuring Your College-Bound Student
Posted: March 16, 2012
There is no age limitation to purchasing life insurance. While our children are young, most parents don’t consider this because it is not something they think about long term. While it is true that our children ages is not as high of a risk as an older adult may be, it is still possible for them to pass away prematurely, leaving a large amount of...
Insurance Coverage, Don’t Compromise On It For A Better Price
Posted: February 22, 2012
There are better ways to save on your insurance bill then lowering your insurance coverage. Considering asking your agent about any discounts that are available to you and these will vary by company and by state. The largest savings that usually can be obtained is by combining your auto(s) and home all with one company. However, there are consumers that feel when it comes to...
Can I Insure My Valentine's Day Gift? Absolutely!
Posted: February 15, 2012
Americans are projected to have spent $17.6 billion on Valentine’s Day this year, pushing those hand-written love letters aside and grabbing their wallets to pony up some serious dough. According to a survey from the National Retail Federation, the average consumer will spend approximately $126 to ensure that Cupid hit its mark. This estimate is about an 8.5 percent increase from last year’s spending, putting...
Homeowners Insurance: Take an Inventory!
Posted: February 6, 2012
Don’t fall victim into thinking that a catastrophe could never happen to you. Statistics indicate that in 2010 there were over 300,000 house fires, resulting in $6.9 billion dollars in property damage. 37% of these house fires originated in the kitchen from a cooking accident being the cause of a fire. As a precautionary measure, what is your best plan of action? Besides being careful...