Angelyn Treutel Zeringue is President of SouthGroup Insurance Services, a CPA, PWCAM, CBIA and licensed Trusted Choice Insurance Agent. Reach her at www.southgroupgulfcoast.com, (228) 385-1177 or azeringue@southgroup.net.
The most important reason to have life insurance is to avoid leaving your loved ones with significant debt and expenses. We are not promised tomorrow, and when you leave your family behind, there is a serious financial impact. Life insurance will help with covering burial costs, paying off the mortgage, paying for your children’s continued […]
In our current climate, more people are working from home to avoid Covid-19. Unfortunately, that puts all of us at greater risk for a computer virus. Almost every week, headlines frighten us with news about data breaches, cyber attacks and identity theft. Innocent-looking emails entice us to click thorough to unprotected sites that download a […]
Your home is one of the largest investments you will make during your lifetime. There are so many decisions, such as location, style, construction type and whether to buy an existing home or build a new one. Then comes the price tag, including closing costs, monthly financing, attorney fees, utility deposits and the dreaded insurance […]
Starting your business gives you plenty to do and think about. You must develop a legal corporate structure, set up your tax ID, register with the state, determine a location, hire staff, set up your accounting system and buy insurance. Each industry is different, but the best way to start is to understand the specific […]
As we adapt to our new normal, we must consider what we’ve learned from this pandemic experience and how we can be better prepared for the next event. Every part of our lives involves risk, from driving to work or school to making investment decisions. We each need to evaluate what our risks are, then […]
I recently read an article about an apartment building that burned to the ground — so tragic. Almost 100 people are now without a home and have lost all their possessions. Hopefully, the impacted people had insurance. When you don’t own your home, you may not think about insurance. That’s your landlord’s problem, right? Wrong! […]
Your business is your heart and soul. As you grow and improve your operation, you should think about the best protection for surprises you can’t control. A business faces many risks that may keep you from reaching your goals. Competition, the economy, legal exposure, compliance requirements and weather catastrophes can impact your company in addition […]
Fresh smells, clean seats, and a host of new gadgets — we all love getting a new car. We’re so happy when we drive it off of the lot, but then come the “hidden costs” like insurance, parts, maintenance, gas and more. Do you have enough auto liability coverage? If not, you could be on […]
Blood, sweat, and tears go into every new business startup. You have enough to worry about with establishing your corporate structure, accounting system, location, office layout, stock, inventory and more, but you also need to protect your investment — and you need help. To start, you need to understand the risks you may face in […]
by Angelyn Treutel Zeringue Baby, it’s getting HOT, HOT, HOT — time for a jump in the swimming pool! With many areas of the nation reaching 100 degrees or higher, everyone wants to relax in a pool, but pools can very dangerous for young children, so there are several things you should do to ensure […]
