When you get married, put your teen behind the wheel for the first time, or buy your first home, a big life change can have a ripple effect on your finances. While it might not be at the top of your list, one of the effects could be your auto insurance. There is a lot […]
Read MorePlease Don’t Make These Homeowners Mistakes
There are a few things in life that is as stressful as buying a house. That is, until something goes wrong with it. After moving into your home, the real work comes with some common pitfalls that we will discuss below. Being Underinsured Most homeowners underestimate the amount of their personal belongings. Though it is […]
Read MoreReal-Life Situations Where Business Insurance is a Must
Owning a business, you may be eminently cost-conscious and looking for any way to keep your cost down, but a successful and seasoned business person have learned, cutting costs by nixing business insurance is a bad idea. Business insurance is a vital and critical component in building a successful and sustainable business. Having the right […]
Read MoreThe Cost of Distracted Driving
In the time it takes you to read this blog post, between five and ten autos will be involved in a crash because the driver was using a cell phone. The NHTSA defines distracted driving as any activity that diverts attention from driving, including talking or texting on your phone, eating and drinking, talking to […]
Read MoreWhat Is Pay As You Go Workers’ Comp?
When you own a business, having workers’ compensation insurance is not only a smart business move, but it is required in the state of Illinois. Having to pay out one lump sum payments for your workers compensation premiums can take a toll on your business. Instead, you should opt for pay as you go workers’ […]
Read More9 Tips To Prevent Dryer Fires
I’m sure some of you reading this are doing laundry right now, if not, I’m sure you did some laundry earlier this week. Laundry is part of life’s weekly grind. Each year there are 2,900 dryer fires reported that cause an estimated five deaths, 100 injuries and $35 million in property loss. January, being the […]
Read MoreBrain Injury Awareness Month
March is Brain Injury Awareness month, which highlights the fact that every year 3.8 million people suffer a sports or recreation related concussions, with 135,000 children aged 5 to 18 ending up in emergency departments. Coaches of every school athletic team and every extracurricular athletic activity should be trained to recognize the signs and symptoms […]
Read MoreSome of the Best Date Ideas for Valentine’s Day
In a couple of weeks, we will be celebrating Valentine’s Day. Worldwide starry-eyed lovers are planning the perfect day for their partner. Sometimes, however, there might be a few loving, caring, and great people out there who can’t think of something romantic to do or create the “ultimate” Valentine’s Day experience for their loved one. […]
Read MoreBenefits of Playing Youth Sports
You ask any young athlete why they enjoy playing sports, you will get answers like; it’s fun, learn new skills, make new friends and feel successful. The benefits of youth sports go much further than this. Sports offer an arena where the children can demonstrate their talents and hone their skills. Participating in sports has […]
Read MoreTailgating Safety Tips
Fall means the air gets cooler, the leaves change color and football season is in full swing. Part of the fun of going to college or professional football game is packing up the grill, loading the cooler and tailgating with all the other fans for your favorite team (Chicago Bears of course). It does not […]
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