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Should I Invest In A Fixed Annuity?
Posted: March 22, 2020
Should I Invest In A Fixed Annuity?Individuals who are semi-retired, about to retire, or already retired may choose fixed annuities to help stabilize their income from investments. Fixed annuities are insurance contracts. They offer the person who owns the annuity a set amount of income at regular intervals up to a specified point in time or a specified event, such as the annuity owner’s death. Investing in fixed annuities has both...
12 Creative Ways To Support Your Local Businesses Right Now
Posted: March 20, 2020
12 Creative Ways To Support Your Local Businesses Right NowEven when we’re told to maintain social distance, we need each other more than ever. As the news of the coronavirus (COVID-19) continues, it’s essential to follow public health guidance from experts such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and your local government to keep your distance and slow the spread. (Read more about how ERIE and our local agents are maintaining our...
6 Ideas For Your Next Family Game Night
Posted: March 18, 2020
6 Ideas For Your Next Family Game NightLooking for a way to spend quality time with your kids – while pulling them away from their electronic screens and devices? Try getting everyone together for a family game night. To some, game night may seem old-fashioned. But it’s still a great way to bond with the whole family, enjoy a few laughs, and get your competitive juices flowing. In fact, research has shown...
Do I Need Tornado Insurance In My Area?
Posted: March 16, 2020
Do I Need Tornado Insurance In My Area?According to the Insurance Information Institute (III), approximately 1,200 tornadoes touch down in the U.S. every year, with wind speeds as high as 300 mph. Peak tornado season is April through June or July. The most severe tornadoes tend to occur in the spring when they strike the Southeast, a more densely populated area than the Great Plains. III states that the South has more...
Ladder Safety Tips: How To Choose The Right Ladder & Climb It Safely
Posted: March 12, 2020
Ladder Safety Tips: How To Choose The Right Ladder & Climb It SafelyWhen it comes to home maintenance, not every task happens at eye level. So whether you’re changing a light bulb or cleaning your gutters, a ladder is often needed to bring your project within reach. You may not think of these jobs as particularly dangerous, but there’s risk involved any time you leave the ground – even if it's only a few feet. In fact,...