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OK, so our last post was about how quickly the holidays showed up and now here we are wondering where they went. Time sure does fly, doesn’t it? But one thing probably remains in your house even though you may have already packed away your holiday decorations. All...

When did that happen? It feels like we were just discussing bus safety at the beginning of the school year and yet here we are only a few days before Christmas. You may be scrambling to get everything complete before the big day. If you just popped onto the computer...

You can be the safest driver in the world and still be involved in accidents while you are on the road. There are times when other drivers are not paying as much attention to the road as they should. Sometimes wild animals decide to run out in front of your car at the...

We all know that in order to leave the country and travel to a foreign land we need to have passports. Getting passports can be a time consuming process. So getting the ball rolling as soon as you find out when you will be traveling is the best idea. Another thing you...

By now, we are all familiar enough with those large flat panels we see on some rooftops to know that they are solar panels. Solar energy is becoming much more popular and solar panels have become more esthetically acceptable than in years past due to the decline in...

It is hard to figure out how to save money if you do not first look at your spending habits. Take a peek at your most recent bank statement to see where all your money goes on a daily basis. Where are most of your purchases? Do you visit the ATM on a regular basis?...

If you own a business that deals in the distribution of food, you are most likely familiar with the Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act (FALCPA). This act was put together to enforce labeling of products that contain the eight most common food allergens...

Summer may be coming to an end, but hurricane season is just about to take the front seat. We are about to reach the peak of this year’s stormy season and according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) we may be in for a bumpy ride. Are you...

What are your most valuable household items? Without really knowing the replacement value of your most prized possessions, how would you file an insurance claim for them if something were to happen to them? It is important to know what each of your costly belongings...

Fall seems to be a very popular time for lease agreements to start.  It
may be the cooler weather or the start of the new school year that
prompts it.  If you own a rental property, now is the best time to find
tenants and get them in.  But before you do, you will want to make sure
your property is safe and welcoming for its new inhabitants.  Here is a
short checklist of things you might want to do before giving your new
tenants a set of keys to your rental.