April 30, 2021
National Life Insurance Day occurs every year on May 2nd, as it marks the anniversary of the first-day life insurance became available in the United States. The observance also brings awareness of the benefits of life insurance. Life insurance can […]
March 26, 2021
The lumber shortage caused by the COVID-19 pandemic isn’t letting up, in fact it’s quite the opposite and it’s getting worse. In early March, the lumber shortage increased the cost of framing lumber to an overwhelming +188%, along with asphalt […]
March 10, 2021
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released new guidance for people who have been fully vaccinated with a COVID-19 vaccine. Such individuals have been given the go-ahead to resume many activities that have been on hold since […]
February 11, 2021
With gift-giving in the air, we’re here to remind you to take the necessary steps to make sure your valuable items are properly covered. We know, it’s not the most romantic next step, but, you’ll thank yourself down the road […]
February 11, 2021
The average homeowner loss is approximately $12,500, according to the Insurance Information Institute (III). In the case of fire and lightning, the most severe type of claim, the average loss tops $68,000. We’ve pulled together five common myths about homeowners insurance. If you […]
October 29, 2020
Do you remember how much fun it was to get dressed up as your favorite action hero, cartoon character or princess and go trick-or-treating on Halloween? 2020 will be challenging given the pandemic, but there are ways for your children to […]
October 27, 2020
On October 26th 2020, the IRS announced updates for the 2021 employee contribution limits for 401(k) plans and IRA’s. Most limits remain the same, with a few exceptions. Read the Legal Update. Thanks to Zywave for this resource
October 23, 2020
When’s the last time you updated your passwords? Do you still maintain that paper copy or save on your laptop/desktop/phone? What are the top 30 most used passwords in the world? Check out this article from Safety Detectives and see […]
September 23, 2020
1. Use a Password Manager We’re all guilty of it: Using the same password on many different sites and platforms. Though this certainly speeds up the login process, it’s not worth the risk. It’s best to use a unique and […]
August 6, 2020
Homeowner’s insurance policies consist of many different types of coverage, including your home, your personal property, additional structures on your property, your liability in the event you’re found liable for someone else’s injury or property damage, identity theft and even […]
August 4, 2020
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends the use of masks and face coverings in public, and CDC director Robert Redfield expanded on the topic during a discussion hosted by medical journal JAMA. Read News Brief to read […]
July 31, 2020
Why are face coverings required? Cloth face coverings (or face masks) are recommended by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS), and healthcare professionals as an easy way to help prevent respiratory droplets from […]
