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How to Protect Yourself from Scams

It seems they are everywhere you look. Weird emails hitting your personal and work inboxes. Annoying text messages with fake warnings. Random phone calls, and even shady people on social media — scams are everywhere! The best protection we can have for such scammers is simply diligence. By educating yourself,

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How to Use the Glovebox App

What do you keep in your glovebox? Chances are, it isn’t just gloves! Many of us use the space to stash important documents, such as our car’s registration and proof of insurance. But what if you had an app that could do all of that for you?  We do –

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auto insurance

Driving Safely in the Winter

A late December snowstorm to end 2024 may have made for a beautifully white Christmas, but it certainly didn’t do Minnesota drivers any good! Our state saw a widespread storm, carrying around six inches of snow on average, and while it may be nice to look at, driving in winter

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Tips for a Stress-Free Holiday Season

The holidays are intended to be an enjoyable time to gather with friends and family, share traditions, and create handed-down family recipes. We watch picture-perfect movies and listen to music about the joy of being “home for the holidays.” But for many people, it’s also a very stressful time of

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Home Insurance

Home Inventory: How to Create One and What to List

It has always been a Scout’s motto to “Be Prepared.” If you really want to be sure you’re ready for anything, a home inventory can come in handy. Many clients ask me how to value what they have in their homes. Whether you are seeking renters’ insurance for your belongings

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Insuring Your Winter Toys: Snowmobiles, Ice Shanties, and Fat Bikes

Living in Minnesota brings a plethora of amazing outdoor opportunities, all year round. Come winter, the Land of 10,000 Lakes puts away its speed boats, jet skis, and mountain bikes and breaks out the snowmobiles, ice shanties, and fat bikes. But, just like our summer toys, which require intentional insurance

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Home Insurance

Are Home Insurance Add-ons Necessary?

Most homeowners insurance policies include something called an “add-on” or a “rider” or an “endorsement.” Whatever name you’d like to use, the definition is the same: These are specific adjustments made to a homeowners’ insurance policy.  Let’s explore just what they are and if you should have any! What are

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auto insurance

Car Safety Tips for New Teen Drivers

I’ve heard it said that the two hardest things you’ll ever help your child learn to do is potty training and driving a car. Would you agree? Helping your teen learn to drive can be a very challenging experience! Between nerves and stress, expenses and risk, there is a lot

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Life Insurance

Is Life Insurance Affordable?

Is Life Insurance Affordable? Everyone should have life insurance – but is it affordable? The short answer is YES; families and individuals have plenty of options.  What Impacts the Cost of Life Insurance? Let’s go over the factors that impact life insurance costs. Some of these are habits you can

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