How To Protect Yourself From Debit Card Fraud?
Posted: November 6, 2012
As the biggest shopping event of the year grows nearer, Black Friday, data thieves will be out to steal personal data by tampering with checkout machines in department stores, supermarkets, gas stations and even doctors’ offices. Their main target is debit card account numbers and PINs. Technology may make purchasing easier and faster than ever before, but it definitely is also making it easier for...
Insurance. Is It a Cure For Paranoia?
Posted: October 18, 2012
As I sat and watched the evening news, a news break appeared informing the public that an earthquake that just occurred in our neighborhood region of Boston and southern Maine and New Hampshire areas. After hearing that, I had thought to myself that my home insurance doesn’t have coverage for earthquakes. Then again, why should it have for we’ve never had earthquakes in the area...
Tips on Insuring Your College Student
Posted: September 4, 2012
College students and parents alike are overwhelmed with the cost of tuition, books and settling into the new life at the dorms. But there are other concerns that could drive the already considerable costs through the roof. Issues such as stolen property, a car wreck as well as an injury or illness, all need to be addressed. Auto Insurance If your student...
Hurricane Season and Your Homeowners Insurance: Do You Have A Hurricane Deductible?
Posted: July 27, 2012
Every year the entire eastern seaboard is either threatened or ravaged by hurricanes, tropical storms or tropical depressions during what is considered hurricane season which runs from June 1st through November 30th. In 2005, Hurricane Katrina had caused $41 billion dollars in devastation that the reinsurance companies realized they could not assume so much risk and that the primary companies needed to reduce their potential...
Some Good Things To Know When Hiring a Contractor or Day Laborer
Posted: June 15, 2012
If you need the help of a handyperson or a professional contractor, before you hire anyone you should be aware of the practical and legal issues that may occur. Are you licensed? Each contractor who comes onto your property should have a valid license. Take the time to ask to see the license and inspect it closely checking the expiration dates for some expire yearly....