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What Kind of Insurance Do I Need If I Rent Out My Home?

What Kind of Insurance Do I Need If I Rent Out My Home?

If you own a home, you probably already have homeowners insurance to protect your investment from covered losses. However, a standard homeowners policy may not cover damages that occur when your house is being rented out, depending on the length of the rental term and the situation. Our experienced agent can advise you on what insurance you need if you plan to rent out your...

What To Know Before Trading In Your Car

What To Know Before Trading In Your Car

There’s nothing better than that new car feeling. But before you drive your new ride off the lot, you often have to decide what to do with the car in your driveway. When it comes to getting rid of a used car, you have two options: selling it yourself or trading it in. (If money isn’t an issue, cars also make great charitable donations.) There...

How To Keep Your New Car's Value As Long As Possible

How To Keep Your New Car's Value As Long As Possible

Buying a new car requires a substantial investment today—one you will want to protect. According to the Kelly Blue Book, new car prices are currently averaging: $20,000 for a small car $25,000 for a midsize car $26,000 for a small SUV $32,000 for a minivan $33,000 for a midsize SUV $39,000 for a small luxury car If you have recently purchased a new vehicle or...

How Many Life Insurance Policies Do I Need?

How Many Life Insurance Policies Do I Need?

Financial planning is not always cut and dried. Changes are likely to occur in a person’s life, and financial needs and goals shift along with them. Life insurance is part of the financial picture for a good portion of our lives. It may increase as our responsibilities increase and decrease as we accumulate more assets. There may be times when it suits a person’s needs...

25 Screen-Free Fall Activities For Your Family

25 Screen-Free Fall Activities For Your Family

The leaves are changing colors, the air is crisp, and the days are getting shorter. That, plus the arrival of pumpkin spice flavored everything, means fall has arrived! Your kids may have started school again. But there’s still plenty of time to have some fun outdoors before winter weather rolls in. Looking to keep your kids active and away from their electronics as the seasons...