The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is predicting an “above-normal” 2020 Atlantic hurricane season, with 13 to 19 named storms. NOAA forecasters said that six to 10 of those storms will become hurricanes and three to six of those would become major hurricanes with 111 mph winds or higher. NOAA said there’s a 60% chance of an above-average season, a … Read More
Florida’s hurricane prep tax-free holiday starts Friday
Starting Friday, shoppers in Florida emerging from coronavirus stay-at-home orders can avoid paying sales taxes while putting together disaster-preparation stockpiles for the 2020 hurricane season. In addition to helping residents buy everything from coolers to generators, Florida Retail Federation President and CEO Scott Shalley hopes the seven-day tax “holiday” can provide a boost for businesses suffering from the economic fallout … Read More
National Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2019
Held every October, National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (NCSAM) is a collaborative effort between government and industry to raise awareness about the importance of cybersecurity and to ensure that all Americans have the resources they need to be safer and more secure online. NCSAM 2019 will emphasize personal accountability and stress the importance of taking proactive steps to enhance cybersecurity at home and … Read More
We Are Here For You
Hurricane Dorian is still a threat and will impact on our friends and families. Please know we are here for you. Below are some steps that will help you after a Hurricane whether it’s Dorian or another one: –Try to be patient. With thousands and thousands of claims being filed, it is going to take days before you may be … Read More
Top 5 Mistakes to Avoid When Hiring a Contractor
What do you think your chances are of being ripped off next time you call in a construction contractor to do a job for you, big or small? I mean paying too much or getting a bad job. If it hasn’t already happened to you, I’ll bet you know someone who has suffered this misfortune. Yet, a few simple steps … Read More
Protect Your Home From Burglars
Here’s an alarming crime statistic: Nearly 1/3 of burglars say they get inside information on the homes they plan to rob, including from hired help like gardeners and cleaners. In fact, watchful burglars know a lot more about you that you realize — and you could be innocently helping them. They’re on the lookout, for example, for if you have … Read More
It’s Tax Time: But Beware of Scammers
If you’re like most of us, you may be working on filing your taxes — or at least thinking about it in the coming months. It’s a tough enough challenge without also having to worry about scammers who are extremely active right now trying to get their hands on your money. In particular, there are three main scam tricks to … Read More
Your Cyber Protection
Part of living in the digital era is understanding that our private information is more vulnerable than ever before. Here are the key points of cyber protection for individuals: Some homeowners insurance policies include ID theft protection, but it’s usually limited. Several big-name insurers have introduced standalone cyber insurance policies in the past couple of years. In addition to identity … Read More
Protect Yourself From Data Breaches
Every second, 59 personal records are lost or stolen according to the Breach Level Index. We want to help you be proactive when it comes to protecting your identity and thought you might be interested to know what you can do about it. One of the tactics is to monitor your credit score and report. It’s not difficult and it’s … Read More
Home Poisons Alert
Think you know where all the poisons are in your home? Hint: They may not be just in your tool shed, garage or under the sink. I’ve been reading recently about accidental poisoning incidents and, always with your safety in mind, I thought I’d pass on some of my findings. Here are a few poison sources you may not immediately … Read More