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The most dreadful time of the year has arrived. It is officially tax filing season and this means picking up our W2’s, 1040s, etc. We must file taxes every year, but it is not something that we look forward to. To make the process somewhat easier, there are several options to pick from when filing […]

Burglaries tend to increase during the holiday season, but what about afterwards? It is always smart to be aware and protect your home against theft the best you can. Thieves in the neighborhood pay attention to what residents leave at the curbside for garbage pick-up. If expensive or name brand wrapping is exposed this might […]

January is Teen Driving Awareness Month. Teen drivers are often inexperienced and don’t realize how dangerous driving can be. Reported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in 2011 about 2,650 teens in the United States aged 16–19 were killed and almost 292,000 were treated in emergency departments for injuries suffered in motor-vehicle crashes. […]

Here in the Carolinas we have begun to experience some frigid temperatures. The Arctic air can cause many problems for us and particularly our homes. One major concern for homeowners is the possibility of property damage, especially caused by frozen pipes. If you do experience any damage make sure not to throw any items away […]

Did you know that the first week of January is National Lose Weight/Feel Great Week? This fits perfect with those New Year resolutions that we have made for 2015. One of the most common resolutions is to lose weight and live a healthier life. This is a great resolution, but it takes hard work and […]

Doing a home inventory is very important not only in insurance claims, but also financial and estate planning. A home inventory is a detailed report of possessions and anything that has value. Take photos of guns, TVs, and other belongings. Be aware of the items that are in your possession. Make sure all jewelry items […]

It is hard to believe that 2014 has flown by this quickly. Here at Spivey Insurance we would like to thank each and every customer that we provide insurance to. Without our customers we would not be where we are today. To the customers we’ve had for many years and the ones we received recently, […]

Pets are a part of the family too and it is important to keep them warm this winter. Pets need to remain healthy and happy during the cold months ahead. When the temperature drops significantly it is best to bring your pets indoors. Not all of us want animals in the house, but it will […]

Christmas is just two weeks away and that means time is running out to buy gifts for everyone. Some of us like to wait last minute instead of getting our shopping done on early on Black Friday. Around the holidays schedules seem to become much busier. Although, last minute shopping can be very stressful there […]