The right employees could make or break your business, so careful selection is important. Big factors that influence employee retention are good hiring practices, a motivational work environment and great benefits. An attractive employee benefits package will help to provide security for your current and future employees and help you optimize your investment in your […]
The risks you face as a business owner are vast, from liability concerns and workers’ compensation issues to the possibility that one of your workers could be responsible for an auto accident. If you have staff members who get behind the wheel to conduct company business, you need commercial vehicle insurance to protect your business […]
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My mother lived with me for the last five years of her life. We closed in our garage and created an accessible, comfortable living space for her. I worked, and her health needs necessitated 24-hour care. She carried no debt on her home; she had money set aside for retirement, and she owned a long-term […]
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In this space, I previously have listed the reasons I believe everyone needs life insurance. This time, I want to remain on the life insurance theme and talk to those of you who already have life insurance, of any kind, about why you should review and update your policy and coverage. Many people who tell […]
As if flood insurance weren’t complicated enough, the whole rating process is changing again as of October. Elevation certificates won’t be required any longer, but knowing the elevation of your first floor will become very important. Replacement cost and construction type (frame or brick) will be used as part of the calculation, as well as […]
You made a mistake – an expensive one. You are flooded with embarrassment, anger, disgust, guilt, sadness, or some combination thereof. Are you a bad person for making a mistake? You probably feel that way, but the answer is no. If making a mistake made us all bad people, there would be no goodness in […]
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By Jennifer Hearne We all can agree it’s easy to lose track of time and miss a deadline, forget a meeting or allow household chores to pile up. Poor time management makes us miss out on the extra things in life that spark joy as we spend valuable time catching up. As a wife, mother […]
