Tuesday, November 13, 2018 As predicted, the #MeToo movement has sparked a surge in sexual harassment complaints against employers. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission reports a 50% increase in the number of sexual-harassment-related lawsuits in fiscal year 2018 from the year prior. READ MORE >>
Tuesday, November 13, 2018 During the busy holiday season, there are many distractions that make parking lots a fairly dangerous place to be. The combination of early sunset, increased traffic and pedestrians, scam artists, vandals and thieves, and people in a rush, can sometimes be a deadly combination. READ MORE >>
Thursday, October 18, 2018 12 Fire Prevention & Safety Tips for the Holiday Season The two most common days for home fires in the United States are Christmas and Christmas Eve. Fire officials encourage everyone to make safety a top priority during the entire holiday season. One of the primary causes of holiday house fires is cooking. READ MORE >>
Thursday, October 11, 2018 Cancer and other serious illnesses can be a severe financial hardship. Even with insurance and Medicaid, cancer treatment and recovery can involve significant out-of-pocket costs. One study found that nearly half of cancer patients skipped or delayed treatments because of the costs. READ MORE >>
Wednesday, September 19, 2018 One of the most overlooked and undervalued employee benefits is long-term disability insurance. Often, even if the employer offers to cover the low premium, employees don't sign up. They think they won't become disabled or need income replacement, despite some startling statistics: that about 25% of 20-year-olds will become disabled, even if temporarily, before they reach retirement. READ MORE >>
Monday, September 17, 2018 With recent advances in both technology and the internet, even more people are running home-based businesses, full-time or part-time. But will your homeowner's policy cover the risks of a home-based business? In nearly every case, the answer is no. READ MORE >>
Wednesday, August 15, 2018 Every late summer and early fall wildfires rage in many parts of the West and Southwest, as the fires running almost the length of California this year show. Thousands of homes have burned to the ground and thousands of people have been displaced. READ MORE >>
Wednesday, August 15, 2018 As unemployment dips to its lowest level in decades, coupled with more states legalizing marijuana, employers are having to rethink screening requirements for workers, particularly drug-testing. The problem is that employers are grappling with the sometimes conflicting local, state and federal laws and balancing them with their right to maintain a safe workplace. READ MORE >>
Monday, July 16, 2018 One Saturday afternoon your friend calls you up and asks: "Dude, can I borrow your car for a few hours today? Mine's in the shop." You don't think much about it and hand over your keys. But what do you do if your friend has an accident? Will your insurance cover the damage, or does theirs? READ MORE >>
Monday, July 16, 2018 Annuities are valuable tools, when used correctly. No other financial product on the market can provide the kinds of guarantees on income that an annuity does. But it's vital to understand the tax treatment of annuities as well. Here are some of the most important aspects: Qualified vs. READ MORE >>
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