The holiday season is a time full of festive decorations, fun music, office parties, and time with family and friends. Unfortunately, it's also one of the busiest times for thieves and criminal activity in Houston. Every holiday season, a growing number of Houstonians find themselves victims of theft, either from home burglaries, package theft or vehicle theft. In today's blog post, we'll offer four ways Houstonians can reduce the threat of theft this holiday season.

When making purchases, it is always beneficial to be an informed consumer, taking time to learn about the best deals for our hard-earned money. However, with some purchases, such as buying a new home, it is best to let professionals do the research for us because of the vast array of options, rules and regulations involved in the purchase. Buying insurance is another instance where it is best to have an insurance agent on your side to research and handle the transaction details for you to ensure you have the coverage you need at a great price.

The Internet allows consumers to purchase pretty much anything online, such as clothes, cars, food, and even houses. We buy more and more things online because it's often faster and less expensive than purchasing it ourselves in a store. However, insurance is one of the few items that should not be purchased online, and in today's blog post, we'll look at the top three reasons why it's best to avoid buying insurance direct.

In the course of an adult life, a person can purchase thousands of things, including groceries, cars, clothing, furniture, movies and even a home. Many of these purchases are simple transactions, while others involve completing lengthy applications and waiting for approvals. Additionally, some people always research every item before buying while others blindly sign applications in order to expedite the sale. One of the areas where we need to slow down and be well-informed consumers is in regards to life insurance coverage.