According to the Insurance Information Institute, the number of consumers who fell victim of identity fraud was 14.4 million in 2018. Even though this number is lower than years past, these victims bore a heavier financial burden; 3.3 million people were responsible for some of the liability of the fraud committed against them. Identity theft […]
Read MoreInsurance Deductibles – How Do They Work?
Not everyone knows the ins and outs of insurance; so if you are wondering how your insurance deductibles work, that’s ok, we are going to explain that in this post. What is a deductible? An insurance deductible is the amount you, the insured, pay before any claim is paid by your insurance carrier. Depending on […]
Read MoreLet’s Get Organized!
January is a time for a new beginning and setting personal goals. The National Association of Professional Organizers (NAPO) has named January “Get Organized & Be Productive (GO) Month”. Getting organize can seem like a daunting and overwhelming task for many of us. The list of things to be organized seems so reasonable at the […]
Read MoreStuck at the Airport? Ways to Stay Sane
Traveling at the holidays is what you do to see your family and friends. Unfortunately, the winter season also brings snowstorms and other adverse weather conditions that can make travel challenging. Winter storms often cause flight delays or cancellations that can throw your planned trip off and have you stuck at the airport for hours. […]
Read MoreSit Up Straight for Your Health’s Sake
We spend most of the day sitting at our computers that health and safety experts are getting seriously worried about the effect poor sitting posture may have long term health. They warn that poor posture can damage your spine, reduce your flexibility when move and affect your balance. It may even impact your digestive system […]
Read MoreDe-Ice Your Driveway with These 5 Effective Ways
Winters in the Chicago suburbs can turn your driveway into an ice rink. We wanted to share five of the most effective ways to de-ice your driveway and walkways. We will also share tips on how to prevent ice from accumulating in the first place. Rock Salt: This is the most common way to de-ice […]
Read MoreUmbrella Insurance for Additional Protection for Your Business
R.C. Keller & Company understands that a serious loss can impact your business drastically. Having umbrella coverage can help protect you from the unexpected so you can focus on what really matters: your business. Purchasing the higher liability limits through an umbrella policy is smart business and it will provide a greater peace of mind […]
Read MoreDriving on Icy Roads
Living in the Midwest, we are no strangers to snow and how it can make driving in the winter difficult. Icy roads are one of the top causes of car accidents in the United States and cause hundreds of deaths each year. The state of Illinois ranked fifth for winter weather-related driving fatalities, with an […]
Read MoreProtect Your Home This Winter
Living in the Midwest, especially in Schaumburg and the rest of the Chicagoland area, extreme winter weather can lead to serious damage to your home. A frozen water pipe could burst and cause a flood in your home and basement. An ice dam within your gutter can divert the water to your interior walls, creating […]
Read More3 Things to Keep in Mind When You Host a Holiday Party
Whether you are prepping your family’s homemade, traditional recipes, cleaning your home for guests or decorating for the perfect holiday festivity, hosting a holiday party is a lot work. At the same time, it can be fun, and your guests may look forward to your party for weeks. We wish parties could be all fun […]
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