Life insurance may be one of the most important purchases you’ll ever make. It can buy loved ones the time they need to grieve and pay for funeral costs. Life insurance can replace the lost income that would make it difficult for surviving family members to pay bills and it may give them the opportunity […]
August 26, 2019
Prepared for what? Emergencies, power outages, and natural disasters such as floods, earthquakes, and wildfire. Prepare how? FIRST MAKE AN EMERGENCY PLAN Make a plan today. Your family may not be together when a disaster strikes, so it is important to know which types of disasters could affect your area and how you’ll contact one […]
August 22, 2019
Group riding is a favorite activity among many motorcycle riders. Whether you’re part of a riding club, a social event, a charity ride, or out for a leisurely cruise with friends, group riding can be a rewarding way to spend time doing what you love. However, group riding has its own risks. This is especially […]
August 21, 2019
We’re not quite sure where summer went, but if you haven’t noticed, it’s already time to think about the new school year. And as you think about how to get your kids organized and ready, consider doing the same thing for something else — your home. It won’t just be good for you; in many […]
August 1, 2019
There’s perhaps no organizing task more daunting than the garage—it’s often the dumping ground for the stuff that has no other place in the house, or the things you don’t use but just can’t bring yourself to toss. How do you know you’ve got a problem? Maybe you’ve noticed it’s getting harder and harder just […]
July 15, 2019
Are you considering hiring someone for a home improvement project? Have you ever heard a home improvement horror story? If not, ask around there are plenty of them. That is why it is so important to protect yourself while hiring a contractor. But where can you can go for help? The Washington Department of Labor […]
July 8, 2019
Summer is here, which means it’s time to think about family vacations! (If you haven’t been thinking about them all year, that is.) The family part of family vacations, however, can make things a little complicated. You want to choose a destination that is fun for everyone, including the kids. You want to ensure they’re […]
June 26, 2019
For many of us, a vacation just wouldn’t be the same without our four-legged companions. The U.S. Travel Association reports that 18% of adult leisure travelers now take Fido or Fifi with them when they hit the road. Unfortunately, 98% of pets aren’t properly restrained in the car, according to the pet safety group, Bark Buckle […]
June 12, 2019
Spring is here, which means you’ll likely see more motorcycles on the road. And the key word here is “see.” People driving cars and trucks often fail to notice the motorcyclists around them, partly because they’re not accustomed to looking for them. It’s obvious yet bears repeating: Motorcyclists are much more vulnerable than car and […]
June 5, 2019
I want to share a personal story with you about auto accidents and how they can impact lives. Recently, I traveled to Maui to attend a memorial service for my best friend from childhood. She had lived in Maui and was killed in an auto accident. While driving to the memorial from Kihei to Lahaina, […]
May 30, 2019