In today's global economy, a growing number of large multinational companies are sending employees across cities, states, countries and continents in order to meet specific job needs in different locations. Specific projects may require employees and their families to pack up and relocate for anywhere from a few months, a few years, or even permanently.

In today's volatile economy, consumers across the county are looking for innovative new ways to save money and help their paychecks go farther. This can mean scaling back on entertainment expenses, carpooling to reduce fuel consumption, or buying groceries in bulk. One important, but often overlooked, way to save on your monthly expenses is to evaluate your current insurance policies and consider bundling your insurance policies together with one insurance agency.

In the Gulf Coast region of Texas, residential and commercial property owners are bracing for the beginning of hurricane season. For 2013, forecasters are predicting another active hurricane season, with 6-10 named storms anticipated for the Atlantic and Gulf Coast regions. For many property owners in Texas, hurricane preparation involves simply watching the weather forecasts until a severe storm approaches, and then throwing up hasty storm reinforcements.