Condo or Condon’t — Condo Insurance

You’ve taken the plunge and opted for condo life.  Now that the papers are signed, it seems like everything is taken care of for you—building maintenance, roof repairs, landscaping, insurance, etc.  It’s time to relax because everything is covered, right? Not...

Your Identity Belongs to You. Protect it!

A 2009 survey shows that identity theft is on the rise – and it’s more likely to start with a stolen wallet than an online phishing expedition Researchers at Javelin Strategy & Research reported that the number of identity theft cases increased 22 percent to 9.9...

Learn About Your Credit Score and How it Can affect You

Credit-Based Insurance Scores Explained (Source: Safeco.com) Safeco, like most insurance companies, uses many factors to price your insurance, including your driving record, your claims history, the type of home or vehicle you own, and your credit-based insurance...

Love Bites—Get Umbrella Coverage

In today’s economy everyone is pinching pennies.  So why worry about umbrella coverage?  Shouldn’t a home and auto policy leave you adequately covered? Unfortunately, we live in a world of lawsuits.  Large damages can be awarded, be extremely expensive and...

Keeping Homes Safe From Burglars

“Tips on how to keep your home safe from burglars.”(Article found in “The Bottom Line Personal” magazine winter 2010) 1. Buy an alarm system with motion and light sensors and that has a zone alarm control system which would control each room of...