As the weather heats up, the idea of a backyard swimming pool filled with cool, clear water sounds pretty good. You could throw parties, stay cool, and have fun all summer long. Before you put down a deposit on that new pool, make sure you know how it will impact your home insurance and your […]
Earth Day (April 22) and Arbor Day (April 27) are just around the corner. We’ve all seen the news about drastic weather changes and the ways we can live greener lives. The problems feel insurmountable, but we can all do small things to make the world a cleaner, greener place. This year, celebrate the earth […]
Whether you’re helping out a friend or you need help paying the bills, you’ve decided to get a roommate. As the homeowner, you need to ask yourself how this affects your homeowners insurance. Here’s what you need to know. Contact Your Insurance Agent Contact your insurance agent and let them know you’ll have a roommate. […]
Are you ready to get on the road, eat up the miles, and go wherever the wind — and your RV — take you? Your RV is your ticket to freedom. Proof that you can’t be pinned down or stuck in one spot for long. The open road is calling, but before you jump in […]
You’ve worked hard for the life you have, including for your vacation home. Make sure it’s protected from natural disasters and unfortunate accidents with the right insurance coverage. Protecting your vacation home isn’t quite the same as protecting other property. Here’s what you need to know. Separate Policy vs. Secondary Home Endorsement In order to […]
The coast is a beautiful place to live. It offers a unique lifestyle that no other part of the Carolinas does, but it’s also considered a high-risk area for homeowners. Homes are more susceptible to certain storm-related perils than the rest of the state — wind, hail, and floods. Even when a storm doesn’t make […]
April is Autism Awareness Month. Ask anyone who has autism spectrum disorder (ASD) or their loved ones, and they’ll tell you that every month ought to be an autism awareness month. ASD is something that impacts millions of people around the world, with tens of thousands of people being diagnosed every year. National Autism Awareness […]
April Fools Day — a day to play practical jokes and tease the ones we love. It’s all fun and games until the egg on your face is the loss of coverage or a rejected insurance claim. Make sure you don’t look foolish after an accident. Review your insurance coverage today. Home Insurance Most homeowners […]
With spring weather in the air, you might be thinking about spring cleaning. But it’s not just the garage, attic, or basement that could use some sprucing up. Make this the year you finally clean up your finances. Organize Your Paperwork If you’re the type to keep receipts and forms for years, decades even, now […]
As a business owner, you know you need to run a lean operation to maximize profits. When spending outpaces income, it’s common to want to make big changes. But cutting staff or reducing business hours often only hurts your bottomline. You can save money in multiple ways that you might not have considered yet. Consolidate […]
