This article is from American Reliable/GLOBAL Insurance Companies: An ice dam is when ice builds up on the edge of a sloped roof and keeps melted snow (water) from being able to drain off of the roof. The water that gets trapped behind the dam can leak into the building, causing damage. The primary cause […]

I received this article from Third Federal Bank and wanted to pass the information on to you.  Filing your taxes can be stressful on its own, but today it’s more important than ever that you are aware of cybercriminals who prey on unsuspecting taxpayers. These criminals count on you being confused by all of the […]

Here’s another great article from Scambusters.org Reports of bank fraud is the US have doubled during the past five years according to the Wall Street Journal — and there’s no sign of a slowdown. Fortunately for consumers, banks and other institutions shoulder most of the burden of this crime. It costs them an estimated $19 […]

Vehicle crashes that occur during winter conditions account for 17% of all accidents.* The slippery roads, freezing temperatures, and visibility issues presented by the cold season certainly contribute to these crashes! To avoid accidents around this time of year, remember these basic winter weather safe driving tips. • Always turn your headlights on – use […]

Many of us will be traveling over the holidays. While it can be unpredictable due to weather and airline delays, we can control how prepared we are. Here are some tips from Steve Anderson’s Tech Tips article. There are several strategies that I use when traveling to help keep my cool when travel plans don’t […]

Here is a great article from Scambusters.org: Scammers have a new and perfect opportunity to knock at your door or phone you to ask for confidential information. They pretend to be Census data collectors — and since 2020 is a census year, expect them to be out in force. In fact, they’ve already started. But […]

It seems like more people are opting to skip the traffic, long check-out lines, and hassle of shopping in stores. If you are one of these people who will be doing any shopping online, be sure you are being safe. Identity theft is growing every day. Here is a great article from Third Federal Bank […]

We are coming upon the holidays already! Halloween is just around the corner. Know when Beggar’s night is in your community and be extra careful. Kids will be in costumes excitedly running from house to house and maybe experiencing a sugar-rush making it more likely they could forget to watch for cars. Thanksgiving will be […]

Fall is just around the corner but some of us are still dealing with hot weather. Even with some states experiencing cooler temperatures right now, summer heat could come back to visit! Take a few minutes to read this article from the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture. It could help save your livestock and pets from […]

This article is from Scambuster.org. Although we won’t be voting for about a year for our President and other elected representatives, election scams are already rife. And we can expect them to get worse. The closer we get to November 3, 2020, the more we’re likely to be targeted by online scammers. Last year, we […]