Warm weather, long days, and the open water – it’s all calling your name. You’re more than ready to take out the boat for a day of family fun, a party on the water, or a fishing trip with friends.
Before you hitch the boat up to take out, be sure to review these safety tips so the trip is a good one for everyone.
Summer is almost over, and you want one last family vacation before the kids go back to school. An easy and affordable option, especially if you’re planning this at the last minute, is a road trip. Hop in your car, hit the open road, and see some of the sights.
Before you pile everyone into the car, make sure you prepare first. This way your trip will be fun and enjoyable for everyone.
No one wants to admit they’re getting older and may need some help. Unable to live alone and take care of yourself, you might wonder if you’ll have to move in with your children or live in a nursing home. The cost alone may lower your options.
The best way to keep yourself from worrying about what you’ll do and how you’ll take care of yourself as you age, or if your health declines, is to prepare now. The sooner you can plan for your elder years, they better off you’ll be when they get here.
When was the last time you went on a vacation and really unplugged? If you can’t remember, you may be overdue for some time away with family and friends. Whether it’s a cruise in the Caribbean or a whale-watching trip in Alaska, you deserve rest and relaxation.
Nothing ruins a great vacation like finding out someone broke into your home or that it was severely damaged while you were away.
As a small business owner, you’re constantly on the lookout for ways to save money, stretch a dollar, and increase your profits. We’re all for cutting out unnecessary expenses, but your insurance isn’t an area that you should skimp on.
Take a look at a few common small business insurance myths and make sure you understand exactly what kind of insurance coverage you do and don’t have.
You’ve got a solid business plan. Your budget, financial projections, and marketing plan are current. Your plans have contingency plans.
Basically, you’ve thought of everything, planned for everything, and can’t imagine anything surprising you.
Think again.
If you don’t have business insurance because you think you’re ready for anything or because you’ve calculated the odds of something happening, you could be in for a big shock. It only takes one freak accident or one random lawsuit to ruin a business.
Still not convinced? Take a look at these 5 reasons you need to insure your business.
Your beloved clunker you’ve had since college has finally died. Your family has outgrown the two-door coupe you’ve been driving for years. You’re tired of needing a second job just to afford fuel in your gas guzzler.
Pick an issue, any issue, but you’re ready to buy a new car.
Good for you! Before you run out and buy the first brand-new, bright red, sporty thing that catches your eye, slow down. There are plenty of mistakes people make when they buy a car that costs them time and money. Avoiding them will help you find the right vehicle that you love and can afford.
No one wants to pay too much for anything, especially not your car insurance. But we’ve all heard the old adage, “You get what you pay for.” Going with the cheapest car insurance or cutting your coverage to save money might make sense right now, but all it takes is one accident to ruin all those savings.
Take a look at the true costs of cheap car insurance so you understand what you’re getting yourself into.
Owning your own home is a dream come true for most people. It’s also a big responsibility. Many people take great pride in being able to take care of their home and save money by doing the work themselves.
Not everything should be done by a homeowner, though.
If you’re ever faced with the decision of whether you should do it yourself or hire a professional, consider the following.
Your “fur baby”, be it dog, cat, or some other beloved pet, is a member of your family. You love and care for it as if it were your own child. It’s never been mean or vicious, and behaves wonderfully whenever you have people over.
Until that one moment when a loud noise or an unfamiliar person startles your pet. In that moment, they’re no longer a furry baby but a living, breathing animal – with the instincts and actions of an animal. They bite. They scratch. They attack.
And someone leaves with an injury.
