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HOW TO CHOOSE AN UMBRELLA INSURANCE POLICY AND LIMIT COSTS
Umbrella insurance is a type of insurance that provides protection above and beyond what other insurance policies offer. It’s important for people who have substantial assets, savings, or high incomes. If you get sued, umbrella insurance can help you avoid out-of-pocket losses — even if the claim is a very expensive one. What Does Umbrella Insurance Cover? […]
How To Help An Asthma Victim
Do you suffer from asthma? If so, you probably know what to do if you have a sudden attack. But, supposing you’re not a sufferer, would you know what to do if a visitor to your home had an attack? If you know you have an asthma sufferer visiting, it’s always best to discuss their […]
How To Spot A Phishing Attempt
What is it and what to look for Phishing, the crime which tricks victims into giving away personal details that can be used for identity theft, is on the rise in North America. Police, Internet security, and consumer groups in both the US and Canada have issued public warnings about the alarming increase in fake […]
Eat Your Greens, Maybe
New Danger Warning On Food Additives Should you eat your greens? Maybe. Chemicals used to preserve food or improve flavor, and even some substances used in food packaging could harm children’s health, says a new study from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). The food chemicals, mostly used for coloring or to improve flavors are […]
10 Cyber Security Tips for Small Businesses
Malicious cyber attacks are continuing to cost the American economy billions of dollars every year. According to WebFx, 71% of attacks are aimed at companies with fewer than 100 employees. However, there are many safety precautions that businesses can implement to curtail this threat. Here is our list of 10 cyber security tips for small […]
Internet-Toys Pose Security Risks
Smart Toys – Smart Tips How many smart toys did your kids receive this holiday season? And how smart are they? They might be smarter than you think — do you know what information they’re passing back and forth on the Internet? Have you thought about online security and your childrens’ tech? Privacy Concerns and […]
Travel Tips: Protecting My Smart Home While on Vacation
Insurance experts probably look at protecting their property a little differently than the average person. We tend to believe that prevention is as important as good coverage when it comes to risk. With that in mind, here are some ideas about ways to protect your home while you are away on your next vacation: Have […]
Hosting A Party? Should You Serve Alcohol?
Photo – Pixabay You may have heard about the law that holds bars and liquor stores liable for their customers’ actions after being served alcohol at their place of business. If the patron injures or causes death to someone, the business can be sued. This is called “Dram Shop Liability.” Most states have statutory […]
Blue Light Eye Peril
Beat That Blue Light Eye Peril Research uncovers new disease threat How long do you spend staring at a screen — computer, TV, tablet or phone — every day? According to the latest estimates, the average is 11 hours a day. And that’s given rise to a new scare about the effects of so-called blue […]