Heading Out of Town? Remember These Driver Safety Tips
Posted: December 1, 2021
Americans love their road trips and head out in vast numbers to visit relatives, camp, fish, hunt, visit resorts and theme parks, or enjoy our beautiful country. Before you leave town on your road trip, take the time to review these driver safety tips – they could save a life. A Vehicle Check-Up Before any long trip, ensure your vehicle is in top running condition....
Celebrate Small Business Saturday
Posted: November 23, 2021
Why Shop Small? The COVID-19 pandemic altered a lot of ways we shop. When we couldn’t roam around stores, we got accustomed to ordering online and having packages shipped to our doorsteps. Communities of all sizes saw a hit, with an estimated 50% of small businesses closing across the world. Now more than ever, our local economies need a big boost. Here’s what that looks...
The Sooner You Take These End-of-Life Considerations into Account, the Better
Posted: November 22, 2021
No one really wants to prepare for their own death. But planning for your estate is an important aspect of your financial strategy. The sooner you have the basic documents in order, the better for your family’s financial future. The following are basic estate planning documents you may want to include in your package. Will Your Will dictates who will receive your assets when you...
Candle Fire Prevention: 10 Easy Tips
Posted: November 22, 2021
From pumpkin spice to winter pine to strawberry shortcake, there are a plethora of candle scents to choose from—not to mention the endless styles candles come in. Whatever your go-to candle is, now is definitely the season to burn it. But did you know candles are the culprit of 7,610 home fires each year?* December is the peak month for candle fires, with January being...
How to Keep Your Pets Happy and Protected
Posted: November 16, 2021
Having pets is both a joy and a responsibility. Our four-legged friends become members of the family whose health, happiness, and safety matters a great deal. The following tips can help you keep your beloved pets protected, while also keeping them happy. Don’t Share Food With Your Pets A number of the foods we eat can be harmful to animals. For example, dogs should not...