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Jan 04

Should You Buy Your Car Off Lease?

By Joseph W. McCartin Insurance Auto Insurance, buying a car, car insurance, Personal Insurance

For drivers who want a brand-new vehicle, leasing remains a popular option. Leasing can be a good choice for those chasing a low monthly payment, especially as vehicle prices continue to rise. But when your lease term is up, you’ll have a decision to make: will you turn in your leased vehicle or purchase it back from the leasing company?…

Dec 28

How to Safely Heat Your Home

By Joseph W. McCartin Insurance Home Insurance, Homeowners, Personal Insurance, Seasonal Tips

It’s an unfortunate fact that space heaters, fireplaces and wood-burning stoves cause more structure fires than central heat and hot-water heaters combined. Whether you're using these options to stay warm or just to create some cozy ambiance in your home, it’s worth keeping these guidelines top of mind to help keep your family and house safe all winter long. How to Safely Hear…

Dec 21

Eight Winter Tips for Your Pets

By Joseph W. McCartin Insurance Personal Insurance, Pets, Seasonal Tips

It’s the perfect weather for fluffy snuggles with your favorite four-legged friend, but the dry air and freezing temperatures can be just as dangerous to our pets as they are to us. As the weather begins to turn, it’s important to prep your home for winter, and that includes taking some extra safety precautions for your pets. Here are some tips to…

Dec 14

Useful Apps for Homeowners

By Joseph W. McCartin Insurance Homeowners, InsuranceTips, Personal Insurance

Your house is most likely one of the biggest investments you’ll ever make. Do you have the right tools to help you manage it? And no, we aren’t talking about the ones in your toolbox (although those are definitely important). Let’s take a look at some apps made just for homeowners that can help you keep up on those things…

Dec 07

Replacement Cost vs. Market Value: What’s the Difference?

By Joseph W. McCartin Insurance Home Insurance, Homeowners, Personal Insurance

If you were asked to describe the state of the housing market over the past few years, it could be summarized in one word: unpredictable. A recent study from Moody’s Analytics found home prices are currently “overvalued” by nearly 25 percent. With this massive fluctuation in real estate values, you may be wondering if your homeowners' insurance is still providing the…

Nov 30

How to Avoid Hitting a Deer

By Joseph W. McCartin Insurance Auto Insurance, Coverage, Seasonal Tips

Autumn is beautiful, but it also introduces some fall driving hazards… deer collisions being one of them. From October to December, mating and hunting season results in more frequent movement for deer. For drivers, that means you’re more likely to hit one. But have you ever wondered how your auto insurance will cover hitting a deer? Are deer collisions covered by…

Nov 23

5 Ways for Business Owners to Make the Most of Small Business Saturday

By Joseph W. McCartin Insurance Business Insurance, Small Business

With holiday season upon us, shoppers are prepping by making lists, formulating gameplans, and looking for the best deals in town. As a business owner, your preparation likely looks a little different. Small Business Saturday is all about supporting local merchants by, you guessed it, shopping local. Here are 5 ways to make the most of it and appeal to…

Nov 16

What to do With Leaves

By Joseph W. McCartin Insurance Home Insurance, Seasonal Tips

There’s nothing quite like the view of colorful leaves in autumn. But what do you do when they’ve all fallen and you’re left with a mess in your yard? It’s important to dispose of the leaves before the snow comes. But how can you do so safely (and legally)? Here’s what to know. Fallen Leaves

Nov 09

10 Advantages of Hybrid Life Insurance with Long-Term Care

By Joseph W. McCartin Insurance Hybrid, Life Insurance, Long Term Care

You probably know about hybrid cars. But do you know about hybrid life insurance? This coverage combines long-term care and life insurance into one policy. Like hybrid cars, these hybrid policies are increasingly popular. That’s because they have some unique benefits. Hybrid Life Insurance

Nov 02

Why Did My Auto Insurance Rate Go Up?

By Joseph W. McCartin Insurance Auto Insurance, Auto Rates, car insurance

Like most companies today, we are facing increased costs of doing business. And we know that you are facing rising costs too, on everything from gasoline to breakfast cereal to housing. And while a lot of factors go into what you pay – from vehicle safety ratings to your personal driving history – striking the balance between insurance premiums and…

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