In the past, it was common for people to know all their next-door neighbors and even many of the families on their street. Likewise, business owners often knew all the other shop owners up and down their block. Now, in the hustle and bustle of today's society, people go days or even weeks without ever […]

Online shopping has become the preferred method for buying gifts during the holiday season, with over $90 billion dollars spent online during the 2016 holiday season alone. Purchasing online means shoppers can avoid the crowds, busy parking lots, and mad dashes to find deals before they're gone. Unfortunately, all the time and money you save […]

Hurricane Harvey has been a major wake-up call to individuals and families across the country about their own level of preparedness in the face of a natural disaster. Improved technology has made it slightly easier to predict certain types of natural disasters and their expected pathways, but it's still next to impossible to predict their […]

We often believe that home is the safest place we can be, especially when it comes to protecting our children. However, studies have shown that accidents and injuries involving adults or children are far more likely to occur at home than anywhere else. While part of this may be because we spend more time at […]

Thieves are becoming more brazen and aggressive as they look for items to steal and homes to rob. As a result, homeowners must be more vigilant about protecting their property, whether they're home or not. A good first step in protecting yourself, your loved ones, and your personal property is to not make your home […]

Major life changes will often lead individuals or families to update or increase personal insurance coverage. For example, when a couple gets married or welcomes a new child to their family, it can trigger a change in life insurance coverage, estate planning, and beneficiary information. However, there are some life changes that can still impact […]

Individuals and families accumulate assets and valuables over time, but not everyone protects their property in the best way. Often, people can be careless with how they display and store what means most to them, and unknowingly make themselves a target for thieves. In today's blog post, we discuss the importance of locking up assets […]

This weekend Houston hosts the biggest football game of the year, with millions of people across the county gathering in homes, restaurants, and bars to watch the game, fill up on delicious food, and have fun. While it can be great to celebrate and watch sports games with family and friends, it's important to remember […]

The holidays are a festive time of celebration, often involving traveling, gathering with family and friends, and sharing delicious meals together. Sadly, they can also be a dangerous time for families and friends if proper precautions are not taken. In today's blog post, we discuss three common dangers that occur most during the holidays, and […]

Our parents spend years caring for us, teaching us, and guiding us from infancy to adulthood. Once adults, we can make our own decisions, plan for our future, and care for our self and our loved ones. Sadly, over time our parents may reach a stage where their own health, mobility, finances, and living situation […]