Danger - Distracted Driving!
Posted: October 11, 2017
We’ve all been in a room full of teenagers — between the animated chatter, loud music, and texting back and forth, they’re a force to be reckoned with. Cram all of that energy into the cramped confines of a car and it can get dangerous fast. Statistics from the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Research Institute show that when teen drivers have two or more passengers,...
Have a Fire Escape Plan: Get Low and Go
Posted: September 9, 2017
It’s hard to think about your house and your things — your whole life — going up in flames. It can be even harder to talk about such a scary possibility with your children. But working out an escape plan that everyone can follow and understand can prevent a tragedy. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), in 2013, there were nearly 2,800 deaths...
4 Things Every Senior-preneur Must Do
Posted: August 24, 2017
For some Americans, the best part of life starts at retirement. This new stage of life means no more answering to upper management, managing a 40+ hour work week or battling rush hour traffic. And while spontaneous trips to the shore and the relaxing mood of an empty house may be a draw for some, the novelty often wears off quickly. That’s why many retirees...
Annuities vs. Life Insurance
Posted: February 21, 2017
Annuities and life insurance have a lot in common. In both cases, you pay money to a company that promises to give it back (and then some) at a later date. Pretty simple, right? But things can get a little fuzzy after this. In blunt terms, life insurance is for those who are left behind when you die. Maybe it helps your heirs pay final...
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....
