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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
For this week’s blog, we want to highlight National Autism Awareness Month and Autism Awareness Day, which is today, April 2. Since the 1970s, The Autism Society of America has worked to spread awareness and promote acceptance of those on the spectrum. In honor of...