Get Peace of Mind with ProtectMyID
Posted: November 25, 2016
A recent study found that fraudsters stole $16 billion from 12.7 million U.S. consumers last year. With a new identity fraud victim every two seconds, there is still significant risk to consumers, particularly students. Encouragingly, new account fraud – when someone opens an account in your name that you are not aware of – hit a record low in 2014, but continues to be one...
Open Enrollment Period for Ages Under 65
Posted: November 21, 2016
Important! The OPEN ENROLLMENT PERIOD for health insurance (65 and under) is NOW through January 31, 2017. Enroll now and check it off your list before the holidays set in! We are happy to help assist you in finding the coverage you need. Give Pardridge Insurance a call at 815-758-4447....
Avoiding a Deep-Fried Turkey Disaster this Thanksgiving
Posted: November 17, 2016
Did you know Benjamin Franklin — who thought the bald eagle was of “bad moral character” — proposed that a wild turkey be the official bird mascot of the United States? Although he was outvoted, the noble turkey remains a mainstay of American culture and kitchens. According to the National Turkey Federation, nearly 88 percent of Americans eat turkey on Thanksgiving, usually with a generous...
Buying Life Insurance for the First Time? Then Read These 7 Tips
Posted: November 11, 2016
Maybe you just got married. Or had your first child. Or started a business. Whatever the life event is, you are now buying life insurance for the first time. And that might intimidate and confuse you a little. Help ease your mind by reading the following advice for anyone who is buying life insurance for the first time. 1. Understand who (or what) you’re protecting....
The ins and outs of winterizing your home
Posted: November 9, 2016
The weather is holding...you still have more time to button up your house properly! After the Halloween candy has dwindled to the final unwanted packet of candy corn, thoughts begin to turn to winter. Fireside chats, holiday parties, and — you guessed it — snow. Lots and lots of snow. Most of you know how to keep Jack Frost from nipping at your nose, but...