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How to Ensure Your Home is Prepared to Weather Any Storm

How to Ensure Your Home is Prepared to Weather Any Storm

Although summer means warmer temperatures, it can also bring thunderstorms, with hail, rain, lightning, and strong winds. The following are some tips on preparing your home for harsh weather conditions and summer storms. Clear Your Gutters and Check Your Roof The exterior of your home is its first defense against interior damage. Clear and clean your gutters to direct water away from your home and...

Life Insurance: A Family Conversation on Financial Security

Life Insurance: A Family Conversation on Financial Security

You care enough about your family to protect their financial security with life insurance. But, as crucial as that coverage is, it’s equally important to make sure your loved ones know what your insurance does for your family and how it works — well in advance of the day it matters most. Everyone should grasp the purpose, function and (most importantly) benefits of their protection.So,...

Do Graduate Students Need Life Insurance?

Do Graduate Students Need Life Insurance?

Obtaining a graduate degree may be the right choice to increase your earning potential and advance your career. If you have decided to go to graduate school, life insurance may be the last thing on your mind. Nevertheless, it may be a smart move for a full-time or part-time graduate student. Students in grad school tend to be older with more responsibilities than undergraduates. They...

Cyber Insurance: Protecting Small Businesses from Social Engineering Fraud

Cyber Insurance: Protecting Small Businesses from Social Engineering Fraud

October is Cyber Security Awareness Month, so now is the perfect time to examine and refine your business’s cyber security precautions, things like password policies and employee training. It’s also the perfect time to make sure you have a cyber insurance policy.If you operate a small or midsize business (SMB), this domain of criminal enterprise increasingly has you in its crosshairs. Why Are SMBs Targeted?If...

Here’s Why You Should Always Sleep with the Door Closed

Here’s Why You Should Always Sleep with the Door Closed

How much time do you have to escape a fire?Forty years ago, the average time people had to escape a fire safely was 17 minutes. Today’s homes only allow for three minutes or less to evacuate. Why? Modern synthetic construction materials, home furnishings and contemporary layouts allow fire to spread and become toxic much faster than in the past. (Test your knowledge of fire safety facts...