Your son or daughter being old enough to start driving is a very exciting time. They’re spreading their wings, gaining more independence and taking on more responsibility. Not having to be their taxi service anymore can be liberating for you too. Of course, it can also be a nerve-racking time knowing your child will be...
The Covid-19 pandemic has affected us all, but aside from anyone who’s suffered from the illness, perhaps the people that have been hurt the most are kids. Their routines have been disrupted just like ours, and younger children especially may not have the skills to cope with or even understand these changes. But with change...
People from North Carolina and South Carolina are no strangers to floods. In fact, we just had a flood a few weeks ago in the Charlotte area. Floods are the most frequent natural disaster in Mecklenburg County. According to NOAA, we get even more rain annually than Seattle! Along with putting our family’s safety in...
Our plans can get disrupted by pandemics, but Mother Nature stops for no one! June 1 marks the beginning of the Atlantic hurricane season, and this year will likely be very active. NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center is forecasting that this hurricane season will be heavier than average with 13-19 named storms, 6-10 of which will...
Like so many other things, Memorial Day isn’t going to be the same this year. Memorial Day, first and foremost, is a time to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice in our armed forces. Memorial Day also marks the unofficial start of summer. Many of us look forward to big cookouts, going to the...
In North Carolina, we are entering Phase 1 of the reopening process. Now, more than ever, everyone is eager to get out, enjoy the beautiful weather, see their friends and socialize again. But with our bars, restaurants and entertainment venues remaining closed, we are restricted to small, outdoor gatherings. Luckily for us, North Carolina is...
One of the worst things this pandemic has done is separate us from our loved ones. Many of us are unable to visit our moms and are forced to rethink how we’re going to celebrate Mother’s Day this weekend. While there’s no substitute for the hugs we’re craving right now, there are ways we can...
Now is a great time to think about life insurance because May 2 is Life Insurance Day. Life Insurance Day has been around since 1760 when life insurance policies first started being sold. Life insurance is one of the best investments you can make to ensure your family’s wellbeing. None of us knows the future, and...
Being cooped up during this pandemic, many of us are bingeing adorable animal videos to amuse and cheer us up. There’s nothing quite like a furry friend to brighten your day. Our office dog Molly, who you see pictured here getting some love from Colby, brings us so much joy! If all this time spent...
With all the uncertainty about the health of our loved ones and the health of the economy, cutting expenses wherever you can is a smart move. Auto insurance is one expense you may be able to reduce if you take a look at discounts your carrier may offer. To help you get the best price...
This is a grimmer topic than we would normally cover for celebrating national days, but it’s a very important subject. Today, April 16, is National Healthcare Decisions Day. In observance, we wanted to remind everyone how important it is to have an advance healthcare directive in place. Just like insurance, an advanced healthcare directive is there...
This is the darkest period we’ve seen for small businesses in decades. Depending on your industry, you’ve probably had some hard conversations about layoffs with your employees recently. If you’re sitting at home wondering what’s going to happen with your business when this pandemic is over, we’d like to offer some food for thought. Those...
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