It seems every year we are doing more work on our computers and less work with paper and physical files. While this is great for the environment, it isn’t so great for our eyes. March is “Save Your Vision Month”…
I’m pretty confident that if you asked anyone who has ever owned a rental property you would get an overwhelming response that it’s not as lucrative or easy as they thought it would be. In fact, owning a rental property…
Color, price, body style, gas mileage – there’s a lot to consider when picking out a vehicle for your daily commute or weekend road trips. One area not to overlook? Safety features. With more advanced technology than ever, today’s cars…
In 2014, almost 18 million people in the United States were victims of identity theft. Two-thirds of them said they suffered a direct financial loss because of it, according to the Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS). During tax season, your…
What alarms and sensors do you need in your home? The answer is different for everyone. Whatever your situation, today’s technology has you covered with options including online monitoring and automated recording. Here are some common alarms, including two everyone needs…
This is the easiest insurance question I’ve ever had. The answer is simple: EVERYBODY needs an umbrella policy. Those with the greatest financial need are obviously those with the greatest assets and/or income to protect. However, even someone who currently…
I was recently asked this question by one of our O’Connor Insurance Agency clients, and thought I would share the answer here for our readers. There are a lot of things that go into homeowners and auto insurance rates, one of…
Why do my auto insurance rates keep going up even though my car is getting older? At O’Connor Insurance Agency, many of our clients ask this question so I would like to address it from a couple of angles. First…
Valentine’s Day is near, and love is in the air. Well, love and a few other things, such as chocolates, romantic dinners, candy hearts that say Be Mine – and, of course, jewelry. It’s exciting to receive jewelry from a…
Leaving your lights on is it really a good way to keep burglars away from your home, or can it actually attract them? Or, is it just a “good” way to increase your electricity bill? As with so many questions…
