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Latest Post: June 9, 2025

Lawsuits on the Rise: What You Need To Know About Dog Bite Liability

No one wants to believe their dog could hurt someone. For most pet owners, dogs are family — trusted companions, not threats. But even the gentlest dog can act unpredictably under stress, fear, or excitement. Unfortunately, a bite or injury, while emotionally distressing in itself, can escalate into a lawsuit,...

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April 10, 2023 Things to Know Before Signing a Policy for Homeowners Insurance in Connecticut

Homeowners’ Insurance in Connecticut provides essential protection to homeowners for the physical structure of your home and your personal belongings. It also covers accidents and injuries that take place on your property, and liability arising from one's actions off one's property. Learn what to know about homeowners insurance in Connecticut to…

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March 27, 2023 How to Promote Your Nonprofit This Year

Your nonprofit is excellent, and you do good work, but you need help to market it or showcase what you do. Ultimately, well-planned development initiatives can help charitable organizations expand their operations and make a more significant impact in the communities that they serve. With fewer resources to work with…

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March 20, 2023 5 Ways to Save Money on Auto Insurance

Saving money on auto insurance in Connecticut could put some breathing room into your monthly budget. Rather than creating lower limits to make auto insurance more affordable, consider less risky strategies to generate savings. Here are five tactics that could help you lower your premiums. Increase Your Auto Insurance Deductible Raising your…

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March 13, 2023 How Inflation Affects the Construction Industry

The construction industry faces challenges due to rising costs, inflation, and great uncertainty across the market. Construction companies need to be conscientious and adaptive to withstand this new climate. With project costs increasing, responsible budgeting and risk management are crucial. How the Construction Industry is Dealing with Inflation Here are…

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March 06, 2023 Prepare Your Home for Spring

Now is the perfect time to prepare your home for spring, and there are a few ways of accomplishing this. Staying ahead of the weather can protect your house from damage, optimize energy efficiency, and even spare you from claiming your home insurance policy. Best Methods to Prepare Your Home for the…

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February 28, 2023 Rising Premiums? What’s Impacting the Cost of Home and Auto Insurance

You may have noticed your insurance rates are rising or you have been warned that they are about to go up. Both auto and homeowners insurance premiums are on the rise and there are several reasons for these increases. Rising Inflation Inflation levels are at the highest the United States…

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February 27, 2023 How to Ensure a Safe Workplace

A safe workplace is no longer a given, but there are ways to create preventative measures to help strengthen this. In the manufacturing industry, businesses must make their personnel's safety paramount in their day-to-day operations management. In particular, manufacturers must address occupational hazards in their facilities proactively. Updating safety policies,…

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February 21, 2023 The Importance of Properly Maintaining Your Sump Pump

Many homeowners rely on a sump pump to keep excess water out of their basement, especially after heavy rains or snow melt during the spring. Proper maintenance of your sump pump is crucial to ensuring that it doesn't fail when you need it most. What does a sump pump do?…

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February 20, 2023 10 Things You Should Know About Your Car

Your car is an essential part of your day, and you likely will spend plenty of time in it on a daily basis. According to statistics, the average person will spend nearly an hour every day behind the wheel. You probably don't know a lot about it despite how much time…

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