When You’re Not Home for The Holidays: Protect Your Investment in Your Home
- Nov
- 08
Turkey Day is only a couple of weeks away, and people throughout Polk County are preparing for family and friends to join them for the holiday feast, and perhaps preparing for overnight guests as well. However, we also know that many of our friends and neighbors here in Central Florida will be packing up to […]
read moreBe “Sweet”: Ways to Share Your Excess Halloween Candy
- Nov
- 01
Halloween was fun, and now Polk County families are left with kids who are high on sugar and bagfuls of candy left strewn about their homes. We know many parents will ration the sweets out over the course of the next few weeks, with Thanksgiving and Christmas right around the corner, treats will abound, and […]
read moreScared? Why Inadequate Life Coverage Should Terrify You
- Oct
- 26
Halloween is less than a week away, and during this season full of spooks, ghosts, and ghouls “scary” is a goal most people strive for. Unfortunately though, something more scary than a few fun decorations and costumes faces some families. So what makes them worry more than a witch or grim reaper? Not having adequate […]
read moreNot Optional: Why You NEED Renters Insurance
- Oct
- 19
While nearly all homeowners carry homeowner’s insurance (97% to be exact), only 37% of those who rent their home carry a renter’s insurance policy. Unfortunately, these people are putting themselves at a huge risk, whether they live in an apartment complex, a duplex, or even a rental house. See, most renters believe they are covered […]
read moreProtecting Your Home This Halloween
- Oct
- 11
Halloween is a coming up quickly, and while it’s full of costumes, time with friends, and of course, lots of candy, it can also be a prime time for crime and vandalism. Because of the influx of people out on the streets, cutting through yards in the dark, kids can get a little rowdy and […]
read moreTrick-or-What?: Healthy Alternatives to Candy This Halloween
- Oct
- 04
Halloween is less than a month away, and we know many of our Winter Haven neighbors are preparing for spooky guests of all ages visiting their neighborhoods to retrieve bagfuls of candy on October 31st. While we fully support participating in the fun, the horde of candy and sweets that many kids receive on Halloween […]
read moreWelcome Back Snowbirds! Things to Remember When You Come Back in Town
- Sep
- 30
The season is here! Snowbirds are heading back to the Sunshine State from their northern homes to enjoy a nice, warm winter and miss out on the snow and ice that comes with the cooler temperatures in the upper portions of the US. Here in Polk County, we have a lot of friends and neighbors […]
read moreWhen Lightning Strikes: Staying Safe During a Lightning Storm
- Sep
- 22
Florida is a beautiful state, known well for its sunny, warm climate, beautiful beaches, and…lightning storms. Here in Central Florida, we are accustomed to frequent thunder storms, and those usually bring a fair bit of rain, and a lot of lightning. While the display might be pretty, these storms can also be quite dangerous, and […]
read moreThe Financial Repercussions of Losing A Spouse
- Sep
- 14
The loss of a spouse is a tragic event, and we know that it can send you reeling, especially if the loss was unexpected. Unfortunately, the grief following this type of loss can have far-reaching effects that extend all the way into your financial situation. Oftentimes, finances (including insurance policies) are handled by one spouse […]
read moreRain, Rain, Go Away: Staying Active Indoors When The Weather Is Rough
- Sep
- 07
Central Florida has had a fair share of rain lately, between our usual late-summer monsoons and having hurricane Hermine blowing through. All the wet weather means many people have been thrown off of their typical exercise routine since running, team sports, and other outdoor athletics have been put on hold. That’s no reason to let […]
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