We all have lots of personal possessions, in many cases, we have far too many. Making sure your personal property is protected in the event of a fire or major weather incident is important as very few of us could afford to replace all of our “stuff’” out of pocket. While homeowners insurance does offer […]
Americans love their pets, according to a recent survey by the American Pet Products Association, roughly 80 million homes have at least one pet. Dogs tend to be the big winner in the pet wars. In 2014, a total of 54 million households in the U.S. had a dog as a pet. While pets are […]
Purchasing a large ticket item can be a stressful experience. There is research involved, shopping for the best deal and finally contemplating whether or not to purchase the extended home warranty that the cashier pushes on you when its time to pay. In most cases, the extended warranty is not worth it. In the last […]
Shopping for a house can be a difficult and stressful time and in some cases it is possible to forget a few key things during the process. Before you make an offer and sign your name on the dotted line there are a few questions that you should ask your real estate agent and the […]
Recent storms that raged across North Texas hit the area with blizzard conditions and numerous tornadoes. According to the National Weather Service, an EF4 tornado went through Garland and an EF3 tore up much of Rowlett. Copeville was also the victim of severe weather with an EF2 twister hitting town. Smaller tornadoes were also reported […]
If you are getting, or giving a drone for the holidays you may want to contact your home insurance agent before sending it up into the air for the first time. According to industry experts, drone sales are expected to come in at more than $100 million dollars in 2015. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) […]
According to a survey by the Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of America, one third of all homeowners are unaware that they can be found legally liable if an intoxicated guest from their holiday party causes a car crash. In most states, the courts will rule against holiday party hosts where alcohol is provided to […]
There have been a number of high-profile data breaches this year. Every time another big box store gets hit, consumers look for ways to protect themselves from identity theft. While joining a credit monitoring service is a common solution and a great way to help spot and stop credit fraud quickly, there are other options […]
While Hurricane Patricia didn’t amount to much in the end, it started out as the strongest hurricane on record, making it a stark reminder that living at the beach can be dangerous. It is important for anyone contemplating a move to the beach to think about all of the factors that can impact your safety […]
Recreational drones, or the more technical name, Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) have skyrocketed in popularity in the last few years. As they have literally filled the sky, a debate has been sparked regarding both safety and privacy. Misuse, or the crashing of a drone into another person’s property can result in a huge repair bill […]