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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...

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...

5 Labor Day Lessons on Securing Your Business

5 Labor Day Lessons on Securing Your Business

The long Labor Day weekend is a time for backyard barbeques and celebrating the holiday with family and friends. It is also an excellent time to review your coverage and ensure you have the following five main types of insurance to help protect your business. Business Owner’s Policy (BOP) Business Owner’s Policies (BOPs) are among the most popular insurance bundles for small business owners. They...

Short Term Rental Cabin Owners - Are you Covered?

Since I’ve owned my cabin, I have come across several cabin owners that don’t have proper insurance for their STR cabins.  I’ve been an insurance agent for 30 years, and it really does startle me that many folks think they are adequately covered, when in many instances they may not have coverage at all. NO primary carrier will cover our STR cabins as a 2nd...

Here’s How to Use HSA Funds for Family Members

Here’s How to Use HSA Funds for Family Members

Can you use your health savings account (HSA) to pay for the expenses of family members and dependents? For specific family members, the answer is definitely yes. Here is a look at how the IRS allows you to use your HSA to pay for the healthcare costs of your loved ones. Who Qualifies to Have a Health Savings Account? Under IRS requirements, to qualify for...