Like many suburban dwellers, I installed a Ring doorbell security system last year to help eliminate some of the package theft that seems to occur when your life revolves around Amazon Prime. While it may be a false sense of security, and at times the constant notifications to my phone and Apple Watch can be […]
July 16, 2018
How to Save Money on Car Insurance It’s like clockwork almost every 3rd day when I arrive for my fire shift, sitting around the kitchen table catching up with the off going crew and somebody finds out I’m an insurance agent, the first question is always, “So Kyle, how do I save money on my […]
July 13, 2018
As a firefighter we see the devastating potential that even a minor kitchen or dryer fire can possess. While we do our best to preserve the property that can’t be replaced, the insurance agent inside of me can’t help but wonder if the homeowner has the appropriate coverage now that the unthinkable has occurred. As a homeowner, you want […]
July 8, 2018
If you own a boat (or better yet, as the joke goes, you know someone with a boat), you’ve probably thought about spending some evenings on the water — especially in the summertime. It’s a great thought, of course. But, when you’re boating after dark, you need to think about staying safe, even as you […]
June 28, 2018
Yesterday, my wife Rachel and I sent our oldest daughter off to San Diego for a week with CCV Camp. She boarded the bus with hugs and tears, equal parts jubilation and hesitation. She’s going to high school next year and straddling the great divide between childhood and adulthood. She left us with a kiss […]
June 26, 2018
It’s a bit of a tradition for many fathers to go on and on about the knowledge they’ve gained over the years, whether it’s about history, family stories, financial wisdom, or just plain random facts — like how that building over there used to be the old hardware store. This isn’t a bad thing, of […]
June 7, 2018
Summer’s almost here. The sun will come out of hiding, and people will, too. As crowds swell at the beach, in parks, and even on roadways, it all makes for some challenging driving conditions. More people are out and about, whether on foot, bike, or skateboard, or by car, motorcycle, or RV, increasing the risk […]
May 24, 2018
What to Do If You’re Caught in Your Car During a Tornado Tornadoes are the most violent storms anywhere, and about 1,200 touch ground in the United States every year, according to the National Weather Service (NWS). They’re as unpredictable as they are violent, most often occurring in the early spring on the Gulf Coast, […]
May 11, 2018
Almost anywhere it rains, it can flood. Even if you live in an area of that you think isn’t at risk, preparation is just as critical as with other types of emergencies. Before we get into how you can prevent, limit or react to flooding, it’s important to note that flood damage is typically not […]
April 25, 2018
As a homeowner, one of the most important aspects of your home isn’t something you use daily. And it isn’t something flashy you show off to friends. It’s your homeowners insurance policy, and it protects you in more ways than you may think, helping you rebuild your home or repair damage that results from a […]
April 16, 2018