How to Prepare for an Earthquake
An earthquake is a catastrophic event and in addition to the fear and unpredictability there can be long term damage to one’s home. To properly prepare for an earthquake one should anticipate the immediate, medium, and long term needs. One should have items that...
6 Home Safety Tips When Caring for a Loved One with Dementia
Caring for someone with dementia is both physically and emotionally demanding task. Additionally, home safety needs to be considered in order to reduce the risk of injury or significant damage to the property. People with dementia are not able of making rational...
Home Tips: Emergency Preparedness
We want to be prepared for emergencies because the stress can hurt us emotionally if something happens and even when things are fine. We want to make sure we have enough resources to get through at least three days. This includes a gallon of water per day for one...
Buyer Bilked Out of $123K: ‘Just Like That, It’s Gone’
Questions about homeowners coverage? Aaron Cole and his family lost $123,000 — their entire down payment for a $440,000 house — when Aaron fell for a scam email that purported to be from WFG National Title Insurance Company. The email, which included a lot of real...
What Should I Keep in a Safe Deposit Box?
A safe deposit box at a financial institution is (even in the digital age) a good way of securing important valuables or documents that must be protected, and/or which could be needed after the owner dies. You will receive a key, and often the bank will keep one as...
