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Adding a teenage driver to your car insurance policy will raise your rates. But you can control how much they’ll climb. Having teens drive a Camry rather than a Corvette, encouraging them to bring home report cards with straight A’s, and urging them to keep their driving records clean can all have a major impact […]

It’s December and that means we are coming to the end of this year and looking forward to the next. Christmas and New Years are always one of my favorite times of year, because they signify new opportunities around every corner. No matter what happened over the past twelve months, we have a chance now […]

Each year in November, we take a moment to step back and count our blessings, recognizing the many things we are thankful for. We move about our busy lives, but rarely do we stop to “smell the roses” and practice gratitude. One of the things that I am most thankful for is my family and […]

Each year, October is recognized as National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Breast cancer awareness is an effort to raise awareness of breast cancer and reduce the disease’s stigma by educating people about its symptoms and treatment options. Supporters hope that greater knowledge will lead to earlier detection of breast cancer, which is associated with higher […]

September is one of my favorite months. Maybe it’s the fighting spirit inside me, but I like to root for this ‘underdog’ month. Think about it…September is the month right before all the major holidays start, and I think September doesn’t get the attention it deserves. The heat of summer staves off and we welcome […]

I recently heard a story from a friend of mine who is also an Insurance Agent. I wanted to share it with you to help stress how critically important having the proper Life Insurance coverage for your family is. Last spring, tragedy hit very abruptly. My friend’s agency had quoted a customer and his family […]

September is one of my favorite months. Maybe it’s the fighting spirit inside me, but I like to root for this ‘underdog’ month. Think about it…September is the month right before all the major holidays start, and I think September doesn’t get the attention it deserves. The heat of summer staves off and we welcome […]

It’s school time again! You’re probably feeling excited and maybe a little sad that summer is almost over. Some kids feel nervous or a little scared on the first day of school because of all the new things: new teachers, new friends, and maybe even a new school. Luckily, these “new” worries only stick around […]

During this time of year, many of us are spending a lot of time outside, and summer is particularly enjoyable for hiking and camping. One real risk you face in spending an increased amount of time outdoors or in wooded areas is encountering what I like to call “problem plants”, such as poison ivy, oak, […]

Have you ever worried what would happen if you got in an accident and got sued for thousands or even a million dollars, a lot more than your coverage offers?   How would you pay the difference?   How would you be able to survive?   You would be wiped out financially and lose everything. […]