As drivers, we humans can make bad decisions and cause accidents. Consider how easy it is to drive while distracted. And we drive in a world full of perils — damaged and congested roads, flooded streets, fallen branches … the…
Holiday Cooking: How Safe Are You in the Kitchen?
When it starts getting cold in Wisconsin, there’s nothing like a warm, home-cooked meal – especially during the holidays. In fact, for many, the holidays are synonymous with food: Thanksgiving turkey, Hanukkah brisket, Christmas ham. Unfortunately, along with the traditional…
Think Renter’s Insurance is Only for Your “Stuff”? Think Again!
Clients often think they don’t need renters insurance — “Nothing I have is worth that much,” they’ll say, or “I don’t have a lot of stuff.” That’s how most people think of renter’s coverage: protection for stuff, and nothing more.…
Whose Text Message Is That Anyway?
Is that text from Mom or. . .? We all know about phishing scams, right? When a scammer uses a text instead of an email, it’s just another kind of phishing attack called a “smish,” short for SMS phish. “SMS”…
Fall Home Safety
As days get shorter and nights get longer, our habits begin to change. Most of us typically spend more time hunkering down at home and less time at the beach. That usually means resuming favorite fall pastimes like huddling through…