To survive winter this year, complete your winter car maintenance! Preparing your vehicle can make a world of difference. The change in seasons is always a great time to have your vehicle inspected. Winter car maintenance is particularly important because that last thing you want to happen during a snow storm is your vehicle to […]

Chimney fires are extremely common in the winter time. When the temperatures are low and you want to save on your heating bill, many people turn to a fireplace to save some extra pennies. What many people don’t realize though is just how dangerous a fireplace can be. Fireplaces are generally safe heating sources as […]

You head out to warm up your car and you discover it covered in ice. Your immediate thoughts might be to pour hot water on your vehicle and t0 start pounding away with an ice scraper. Below you will find some tips and tricks to help you remove ice from your car. Enjoy! How to […]

The holidays are such a festive time, the last thing you might think about is getting injured. Safety concerns are often put aside while getting ready for the holidays. Sometimes the holiday catches up to you and you find yourself rushing to finish decorating but did you know that in 2012, 15,000 injuries were related […]

Properly protecting your home can spare you from severe damage caused by winter weather. Many homeowners don’t realize the potential cost of damage that could occur during the winter months. [Tweet “Losses from snow, ice, & freezing temps average $1.2 billion a year.”] I’ve done my research to find 10 valuable ways to protect your […]

Disagreements are a part of every relationship — especially financial ones. In fact, discussions about money are among the most common communication struggles for couples, as they can easily unravel into money fights. Learning how to properly navigate these discussions is an important component of any healthy relationship. Because money is such a divisive subject, […]

Having the same goals as your partner is important, whether they involve your careers, family or finances. To achieve those goals and live in harmony, it helps to be on the same track, working together toward the same things. If one partner has the goal of getting out of debt while the other is constantly spending, […]

Are you stressed at work? Or maybe just every day you feel more and more stressed. Many people find that they can manage stress well but sometimes, you become overwhelmed and are at a loss on how to control it. Friday, October 4th is National Stress Awareness Day. I want all of our customers to […]

This week we are celebrating Fire Prevention Week which was established to commemorate the Great Chicago Fire in 1871. While the Great Chicago Fire is not the largest fire in American History, it did spur generations of remembrance by family and friends of those who lost their lives. In 1920, President Woodrow Wilson issues the […]

Let’s celebrate financial planning week! Like most people, I know my financial goals sometimes fall to the side. When this happens I normally become flustered trying to figure out not only where my money mysteriously went, but also if I have enough in my accounts to pay my bills. Financial planning week is a great […]