Have a Happy, Healthy Holiday
- Dec
- 06
Christmas is upon us, and this is the time of year when people are gearing up for trips to see family (or having family come to them!), parties, events, and other festivities. The busy schedule and overload of fun (and sweets) is what makes the holiday season so special, but it can also lead to […]
read moreWhen Timing Isn’t Everything: Don’t Wait To Evaluate Your Coverage
- Nov
- 22
“Timing is everything.” This saying is used liberally in a variety of situations, but for those of us in the insurance industry, this phrase makes us cringe. While timing is important, waiting until the “timing” is right to purchase insurance, or re-evaluate your current coverage, could be a costly and devastating decision. We have clients […]
read moreTurkey Day Trauma: Dangers of Your Holiday Bird
- Nov
- 17
Turkeys are the centerpiece of the Thanksgiving table, and are usually the primary focus of the holiday meal. Side dishes, wine pairings, and pretty much everything else on the table are coordinated to mesh well with the bird. However, turkeys can also be a big liability on Thanksgiving day. How can your turkey end up […]
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 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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