Buying a Car for Your Grad
Buying a Car for Your Grad? Here’s What to Keep in Mind and Check On… So, you’ve decided to reward your graduate with a car (or help him/her purchase one, at least). That’s great! Adding a car to the...
View ArticleConsider Insuring Your Wedding!
Tying the Knot? Tie up Loose Ends with Wedding Insurance. Here’s How: Getting married is a big step that you’re no doubt commemorating with a big celebration. And, that often comes with a (fairly) big...
View ArticleHow Efficiently (or Inefficiently) Do You Use Your Heat?
Many homeowners see their energy bills each winter and think, “I’m spending so much each month and my house isn’t even that warm… why?” There are many reasons this could be happening. To get an answer...
View ArticleHow to Stay Safe After a Winter Car Accident
The days are short. The air is cold. And, roads are often slick with rain, snow or ice. It’s winter driving season in La Grande. And, while most people know what to do to try to avoid an accident, many...
View ArticleHow to Winterize Your Home Water System
We could still get sub-zero weather! Take these simple steps now to prevent costly damage to your home. If you are a homeowner, or perhaps rent a home in which you are responsible for a certain level...
View ArticleThe Science Behind Winter Driving
Winter weather is upon us! Have you ever wondered why black ice forms, how snow tires work or what causes hydroplaning? Let’s take a look at the science behind some common winter driving conditions in...
View ArticleCMS announces 2019 Medicare Parts A & B premiums and deductibles
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) have announced the 2019 premiums, deductibles, and coinsurance amounts for Medicare Parts A and B. “CMS is committed to empowering beneficiaries...
View ArticleAEP Notice: Medicare Enrollment Period Approaching…
We take very seriously the responsibility that we feel we have in keeping you up to date regarding your Medicare related insurance options. We value your business and trust!! The Medicare Annual...
View ArticleDisappointed with low savings interest rates?
Fixed Annuities may be an option for you… In recent months and years, we have visited with a large number of individuals that are disappointed with the interest rates that they are earning on their...
View ArticleFirework Pet Safety
How to Keep Your Pets Safe During Fourth of July Fireworks For most of us, Independence Day is a time to enjoy the pyrotechnics that mark the holiday. But for our pets, fireworks are another story....
View ArticleBoating Season
It’s Boating Season Every summer, our team gets calls from customers after a fun weekend on the water takes a turn for the worse. Often, these accidents could have been prevented with just a few simple...
View ArticleFire Extinguishers for Your Home
3 Important Things to Know About Fire Extinguishers Whether your home is a three-story Tudor, a skyline-grazing apartment, or an RV on wheels, you need at least one fire extinguisher inside. But if you...
View ArticleHow to Cut Road Trip Costs
4 Tips to Help Costs on Your Next Road Trip There’s no better way to see the country than a road trip, and it’s also the way to travel if you’re looking to keep costs under control. To that end, here...
View ArticleSpring Home Maintenance Tips
Spring Maintenance for Your Home When springtime rolls around, almost everyone thinks of cleaning. That’s fine (we probably all need to do a little more of that, after all!), but there’s something even...
View ArticleTackling Food Waste
How to Minimize Your Food Waste at Home Do you often find leftovers and spoiled products in the fridge and need to throw them away? Many of us don’t realize how much food is wasted & thrown out...
View ArticleFebruary is “American Healthy Heart Month”
Is Your Heart Healthy? Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women worldwide. In United States, there are about 610,000 deaths annually due to heart disease. Traditionally,...
View ArticleIS PLAN F GOING AWAY???
As you may have heard, Medicare Supplement Plans C and F will no longer be offered beginning 2020. With a decision from Congress, Medicare Supplement plans will no longer be allowed to cover the Part...
View Article5 “Stay Healthy Holiday Tips” for This Christmas Season
Be the pinnacle of health and wellness this holiday season It goes without saying that keeping yourself and your family healthy through the holiday season can be a challenge. When you combine chillier...
View ArticleEasy to Forget Cleaning Projects
As a busy homeowner, it is easy to fall into the trap of pushing off tasks that maintain the long-term value of your home in favor of more pressing problems. That’s OK, to a point, as certain...
View ArticleSpeeding: How It Affects Your Auto Insurance
Slow down. Save money and lives. How many times has the following happened to you? You’re speeding down Adams Avenue when you spot a Oregon highway patrol car. You quickly hit the brakes and slow down,...
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