As much as we love them and no matter how beautiful they are, Christmas Trees can become a potential fire hazard. Remember our blogs at the beginning of the month that explained the pros and cons of real tress versus artificial? It is best to recycle trees as soon as possible. If you have not …
What are Insurance Premiums?
An insurance premium is the amount of money charged by a company for active coverage. The sum a person pays in premiums, also referred to as the rate, is determined by several factors (including age, health, and the area a person lives in). People pay these rates annually or in smaller payments over the course …
The How-To’s of Insuring Christmas Presents
The cost of gifts can really mount up, whether you’re giving or receiving, so it’s always a good idea to make sure you’re covered for theft. As we have mentioned in our previous blogs (The Top Ten most likely Things to be stolen from Vehicles, What a Car Thief wants to see!, and How to …
How to deter a Car Thief
We’ve discussed what could be a high mark for a thief in your car and certain characteristics that make your car a mark. Now to talk about safety! Here are a few tips to help keep your car safe from threats! Consider a subscription to a service like On-Star or BMW Assist if your manufacturer …
Holiday Stress Management Part Two: Methods to Handle Stress
A couple of days ago we discussed the signs of stress during the holidays. Why not try these few techniques to combat stress this December by applying the “Slow Holiday” idea? For the full list, as we have only offered a few of the suggestions, click HERE. Unplug One Day a Week. Between our iPhones …
What a Car Thief wants to see!
It is best to avoid all possibility for a thief to target your car. When car thieves are looking for their next score, these are four things they love to see: Easy targets. Cars parked in dark, isolated, or otherwise concealed area; vehicles that show obvious signs of neglect: a collection of parking tickets or …
Light up with Safety this Season
Everyone loves seeing Christmas lights on display in the neighborhood. But being on your roof is dangerous work. Safety is super important during this festive tradition. According to the National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, approximately 2,500 people nationwide are injured each year hanging Christmas lights. While most of those injuries are minor, others …
‘Tis the Season!
With Christmas and Hanukah right around the corner, it is time to start getting your act together to venture out into mall territory and do some holiday shopping. It isn’t fun when you realize after you spent the whole day shopping that you missed someone on your Christmas list. So we are here to help …
Holiday Stress Management Part One: Awareness
Stress is usually linked to major health issues such as heart disease, depression, obesity, sleep problems, high blood pressure, digestive problems, anxiety, and skin conditions in one way or other. These expenses can often lead to even more stress and more health problems. The Holidays are a prime time for our stress levels to spike. …
