It’s one of the hottest weeks in the summer and your air conditioner breaks down. A service contractor informs you that the compressor experienced an internal mechanical breakdown and needs to be replaced, that’s a $3,000 repair. This type of mechanical breakdown is not covered under your basic homeowners insurance policy. Unfortunately, the cost of […]
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Prom Night Safety Tips
Prom night is an exciting time for our teens. I’m sure you can still remember your own prom night, I know I do. Every parent wants their teen to carry those memories with them for a life time. However, prom night can also see more tragic defining moments – serious car accidents involving teens who are […]
Read MorePrevent Drunk Driving During Spring Break with These 10 Tips
Springtime has arrived, and that means safe driving advocates are stepping up their efforts as more young people hit the roadways on their way to warm-weather celebrations, where having a drink or two is inevitable and driving while intoxicated is a high possibility. After months of indoor winter activities, the trifecta of March Madness, spring […]
Read MoreTravel Tips For Your Vacation
Vacations should be a time spent having fun and relaxing. By taking a few extra precautions while traveling, you can prevent yourself or your friends and family, from being a victim of crime. Frimark Keller & Company, a leading provider of auto and homeowners insurance, offer these safety tips to help you, your friends and […]
Read MoreIs It Time to Refinance Your Home?
With mortgage interest rates at a low rate, many Americans have recently considered refinancing their homes. If you are interested in finding out more, you may want to do so right away. While rates are good now, they are expected to climb as the year progresses. This means that waiting any longer to pursue a […]
Read MoreThe Pros and Cons of Wine
Occasionally, your local nightly news will tell you something new that was discovered about a food. Be it wine, coffee or another fad diet, there never seems to be a consensus on whether or not you should consume something. We’re always trying to help you improve your health (and your health insurance). Today we would […]
Read MoreFour “Strange but True” Health Tips
We’ve all heard the saying “an apple a day keeps the doctor away.” While it may sound strange at first, there is truth in this statement. Apples are a great health food and eating them provides many great benefits to your body. As with the apple, there are many other health tips that may initially […]
Read MoreLower Your Moving Costs
There is no doubt about it – moving is an expensive process. It doesn’t matter if you are moving down the street or across the country; you are going to expend a lot of money, time and effort getting all of your possessions from one place to another. If you want to make the process […]
Read MoreWinter Proof Your Home
It seems real winter has come to the Chicago area earlier than usual this year. As you take the time to unpack your sweaters, make sure that you also help your home get ready for the harsh and brutal season. Here are a few things to add to your to-do list that will help you […]
Read More6 Home Safety Tips for Kids
As summer ends and school is back in session, we would like to remind you about safety at home for your children. Here are some tips to help ease your mind. *Note: Young children should never be allowed to stay home alone.* Keep doors and windows locked at all times. Children who are old enough […]
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