Why Life Insurance Makes Sense for Millennials
Posted: March 2, 2016
A lot has been written about how today’s Millennials (usually defined as anyone born between 1980 and 1995) are putting off buying their first homes, getting married and starting families. Another thing you can add to that list is buying life insurance. Research from the Life Insurance and Market Research Association (LIMRA) shows that while Millennials are concerned about their financial security, very few have...
Is Your Condo Covered?
Posted: February 24, 2016
Living in a condo brings together the best of both worlds -- apartments and houses. You own the condo outright, so if you want to paint the walls electric purple, go for it. And you don’t have to worry about things like lawn maintenance or other pesky chores. Just as living in a condo is a unique blend of apartment living with homeownership, condo insurance...
Psst! 'Password' is not a Password!
Posted: February 22, 2016
While it’s easy to remember, 123456 is not an effective password. In SplashData’s fourth annual list of the most popular passwords of 2015, the top four were variations of the numerals one through nine. Number two on this list was “password.” Even if you are more creative with your passwords, you may not be doing enough to protect your business, your personal information, or your...
What to Know about Ice Dams
Posted: February 17, 2016
If you’re no stranger to snow, then an ice dam on your roof is a dangerous seasonal possibility. An ice dam is a ridge of ice that forms at the edge of a roof and prevents melting snow from draining off the roof. From gutter damage to unintended injuries, an ice dam can spell disaster. Fortunately, ice dams can be easily mitigated if you take steps to prevent them...
Data breaches: Not “if” but “when”
Posted: February 17, 2016
When we think about data breaches, it’s the big retailers — like Target, famously — and restaurants that do hundreds or thousands of point-of-sale transactions every week that come to mind. But contractors, especially if they’re working with subcontractors, are not immune to this risk — a single incident could cost a company thousands. According to the Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC), a 10-year average...