By Barbara Pronin, RISMedia Columnist In the wake of the recent Costa cruise ship disaster, more travelers are reconsidering the value of travel insurance, a unique niche within the insurance arena. “When spending thousands of dollars on airfare and other...
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Question of the Day
Q: What kind of home insurance should I get? A: A standard policy will do in most instances. It protects against several natural disasters and catastrophic events. However, it will not guard against earthquakes, floods, war, and nuclear accidents. The policy...
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Understanding Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is protection against those unexpected bumps in your travel plans, and may be well worth considering now that hurricane season is underway. However, just like trying to buy homeowners insurance after the house is on fire, you can’t...
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Your Rights as a Renter
With the trend in foreclosures showing no signs of letting up, I am taking an opportunity to review the rights renters have when their landlords fail to pay their mortgage. According to the national Office Comptroller of the Currency (OCC),...
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How Safe Is Your Child’s Playground?
Thousands of children are treated for injuries related to playground equipment each year. The numbers are alarming and parents should pay attention. Statistics from the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) show the following results for kids 3-16 years in the...
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The Cost of Not Paying Attention
Three out of every four motorists are focusing on something other than driving while behind the wheel, according to a poll conducted by Leger Marketing. With the aim of shedding light on the fact that dangerous driving isn’t limited to...
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How-To Cross Your Dream Adventure Off Life’s To-Do List
(ARA) – Run a marathon. Visit the rainforest. Backpack through Europe. You might have a to-do list for chores around the house, work tasks or errands, and while those are all intended to keep you on track for the more...
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Tips for Buying an Extended Vehicle Warranty for a New or Used Vehicle
The Service Contract Industry Council (SCIC) works directly with state legislators nationwide to regulate the licensing of motor vehicle service contract providers, mandate significant consumer protections and to implement stringent financial safeguards. The SCIC offers the following tips for consumers...
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Coming Soon….A HUGE 35th Anniversary Bash!
Reading, raffles and revelry, oh my! Since 1977, the Friends have worked hard to ensure that Phoenix’s beloved library system has the resources it needs to help the community thrive. To celebrate these 35 years of service, the Friends is...
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October is Farmers’ Market Month!
Check out the information in the photo below, then head on out to the Central Farmers’ Market!
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