When someone in your immediate family dies, the emotional toll can be almost unbearable. And the financial toll can make it even worse. Today, one-third of all families would be impacted by the loss of their primary wage earner in just one month – meaning the effect would be almost instantaneous. But luckily, there’s a way(continue reading)
Americans will celebrate Independence Day with parades, barbecues, and fireworks in their own backyards – except in Illinois and three other states. Illinois is one of just four states that ban residents from using or purchasing fireworks other than novelty items such as sparklers, small noisemakers and smoke bombs. Firework users in Illinois can expect(continue reading)
Swimming pools are great places for family fun. But it’s important to ensure everyone follow some simple safety steps to stay safer in and around the water. NEVER leave a child unattended in or near water Always watch children when they’re in or near water, and never leave them unattended. Designate an official Water Watcher, an(continue reading)
Nearly 43 million Americans will start their summers on a high note with a Memorial Day weekend getaway. This long holiday weekend, marking the unofficial start of summer vacation season, will see the second-highest travel volume on record since AAA began tracking holiday travel volumes back in 2000. Overall, an additional 1.5 million more people(continue reading)
For many of us, driving is something we do every day. Driving may feel so routine that we feel we can do other things while driving, such as eating, talking/texting on the phone, changing the radio station, applying makeup, reading directions on your GPS, or adjusting the temperature in the vehicle. However, doing any one(continue reading)
You’re stocked up on cleaning supplies, the windows are open and you’ve officially retired your winter coat. Hello spring! However, spring home maintenance goes beyond deep cleaning and organizing. Work your way through this checklist to make sure your home is ready for the change in seasons. Check the Insulation in Your Attic – and(continue reading)
Imagine it: A fire has significantly damaged or even destroyed your home. Thankfully, you have a good homeowners insurance policy that will help you replace the replaceable. But, how do you prove how much you’ve lost? If you planned ahead, you can just produce the receipt. You can get reimbursed for items without receipts, but(continue reading)
The hose bibb, or spigot, is the faucet located on the outside of your house where you connect a garden hose. In winter, homeowners need to turn off the water to their hose bibbs to prevent flooding. Now, it’s almost time to open them so you can water your garden and enjoy the warmer weather!(continue reading)
Moving day is behind you, but days (or weeks) later, you have yet to determine which kitchen box has all the forks. You decide to just order pizza…but who ya gonna call? Besides pizza delivery, here are some other important numbers to collect: Emergency Numbers. Include the police and fire departments, because even though you can(continue reading)
For those employers covered by OSHA’s Improve Tracking of Workplace Injuries and Illnesses regulation, this year the electronic submission of each establishment’s 2018 300A (Annual Summary) is required to be filed no later than March 2, 2019 using the Injury Tracking Application on OSHA’s website. This date differs from past years as the phase in period for(continue reading)
