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Your Condo Lets You Avoid Many Homeownership Hassles – But You Still Need Insurance

A lot of condo owners assume that their association takes care of insurance, in addition to maintenance. But that's not entirely true, especially when it comes to your belongings and other items within your unit. What...

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What To Do After an Auto Accident

First things first - make sure you're safe. Here are a few things to do after that (you may want to print out a copy of this checklist and store it in your glove compartment, just in case): Check on yourself and your...

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Prepare Your Home for Cold Weather

Use this checklist to get ahead of cold weather challenges and prepare your home for the seasonal changes ahead. Plant bulbs for springtime flowers.Cover and/or store outdoor furniture.Winterize summer lawn equipment...

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Should I Notify My Insurance Company About a New Puppy?

Having a new puppy join your household can change your life. The snuggles and kisses make getting up in the middle of the night for potty breaks worth it, but in the whirlwind of change, it’s easy to forget some...

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Your Trash Is a Criminal's Data Treasure

Bad guys dumpster dive for information they can use or sell. Even if you’ve got excellent cyber hygiene, you won’t be protected from physical data theft unless you take steps to secure your trash. Paper, computer drives,...

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No nightmares this Halloween

You’ve spent weeks preparing for Halloween. Pumpkins are carved. Bowls of candy sit near the front door. Costumes are donned. But, is your homeowners insurance ready? Do you know the answers to the what-ifs? What if a...

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Landowners, Your Vacant Land Is a Liability

Vacant land has become an increasingly appealing investment, particularly in the age of social distancing and skyrocketing home and rent costs. If you’re looking to join the growing ranks of landowners, you should...

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Homeowners policies: Are you covered or not?

You know the value of your homeowners insurance policy. It’s comforting to know that if your home is damaged, you can submit a claim and you will receive money to restore it to its original condition. Standard...

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Preventing Electrical Fires at Home

Home electrical fires claim lives every year. Most are caused by incorrectly installed wiring or overloaded circuits or extension cords. In other words, most electrical fires are preventable. Fire deaths are highest in...

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Driving drowsy should not be a part of your road trip

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, car crashes caused by drowsy drivers happen because: 1. A driver falls asleep, and he or she runs off the road or into another car or object; 2. A drowsy...

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