April is tax season, so a lot of people are thinking about their finances these days. But if you’re like most people, you’re probably thinking in the short term: What’s my refund going to be—or how much do I owe? And what is that going to do to my monthly budget? It’s good to be […]
April 1, 2019
We checked with the Oneida Herkimer Solid Waste Authority (OHSWA) and found out that now is the time to get rid of your household hazardous waste. The Authority will only take your paints, chemicals, and pesticides from April through September. So we thought this would be a good time to find out more about how […]
March 26, 2019
A few months ago we posted an article about what’s not covered on your homeowners insurance policy. We advised as to ways to get coverage for excluded perils such as flood, earthquake, and power failure. But what about coverages buried down into the policy that you probably don’t know about? Additional Coverages on Your Homeowners […]
March 19, 2019
Cyberbullying is simply bullying that occurs online over cell phones, computers, or tablets. It can include posting rude comments or rumors about someone online. Also threatening to hurt someone or posting a mean or hurtful video. According to surveys by New York State, nearly 43% of kids have been bullied online. Of these, 25% say […]
March 11, 2019
A homeowners insurance policy is comprehensive in the protection it offers you. It covers your home, any detached structures, your contents, and your personal liability. Let’s discuss each one of these separately to help you determine how much homeowners insurance you need. The Right Amount of Dwelling and Other Structures Insurance The amount of insurance […]
March 5, 2019
Many of our clients are living longer and healthier lives, enjoying retirement at home. Thing is, as people get older they must often make adjustments to accommodate changes in their physical abilities. We see so many people in the Mohawk Valley experiencing this new reality that we thought it would be a good idea to […]
February 26, 2019
We are proud supporters of the American Heart Association-Mohawk Valley because of their work helping people live healthy lives. Part of living healthy is exercise and what better exercise than running and walking. That’s why we encourage our Utica area customers to participate in the 2019 America’s Greatest Heart Run & Walk. It’s being held […]
February 19, 2019
Surveys by the National Retail Federation (NRF) say that consumers are changing the way they celebrate America’s popular “love-in,” Valentine’s Day. Have you noticed the same trends in the Utica area? Fewer People Celebrate Valentine’s Day The percentages of adults age 18-34 celebrating the holiday went from 72% in 2009 to a little more than […]
February 12, 2019
In our last post we talked about children riding the school bus and some tips on keeping them safe. It turned out that school buses are the safest vehicles on the road for kids. Why is that? We’ve got the answer here. But what about child safety in passenger cars and pickups? We took a […]
February 5, 2019
Did you know that a school bus is the safest vehicle on the road? Studies by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) find that students taking the bus are close to seventy times more likely to get to school safely than if they rode in a car. Just one look at the school bus’s […]
January 29, 2019
