Archives for 2016

10 Tips for Keeping Your Family Safe When Using a Wood-Burning Stove

A wood burning stove that is not properly installed and carefully maintained is dangerous. Here are 10 tips to help keep you and your family safe, from our partners at Motorists Insurance: 1.     Maintain the required distance between the wood stove and its surroundings. Many safety codes require wood stoves to be at least three Read More

6 Things You Really Need to Know About Credit Cards

Did you know that U.S. adults carry an average of $5,540 in credit card debt? That’s a significant chunk of change. Credit cards tend to get a bad reputation and if not managed properly they can certainly cause a significant amount of stress. However, when used responsibly, they can also enhance your financial life. Here Read More

5 Life Changes: When You Should Review Your Life Insurance

Life can change at the drop of a hat. Whether it’s meeting that special someone and tying the knot or finally getting that big promotion at work, it’s important to consider adjusting your financial plan, according to our partners at Progressive Insurance. Your plan should include life insurance. Here are five moments in life where you should Read More

Home Inventory — A Get Started Guide

A home inventory list can save you time (and stress!) if you ever have to file a claim, and apps like Know Your Stuff from the Insurance Information Institute make it really easy! Keep track of your belongings, as well as their value, and easily share that information with your agent to speed up your Read More

What Can You Afford as You Shop for a New Home?

If your family is contemplating a move, you are probably asking yourself how much house you can afford. This is such a smart place to start! It is easy it is to fall in love with a home and  start imagining raising your family in it, only to find it does not fit within your Read More