A record-setting cold and rainy June in New Hampshire, and house hunting through homes old and new, has your blogger thinking about sump pumps.  These unsung heroes of the basement keep your mechanical systems and storage items above water, and your basement relatively dry.  But sump pumps are simply mechanical motors which can fail, and most run on electricity, which can also fail, often just when you need it most, during a heavy storm.

Buy Local… Insurance

The Buy Local movement, a strong and growing force in New Hampshire’s economy, reminds people of the many benefits of doing business locally: local businesses employ local people, support other local businesses, volunteer for and give to local charities, and are more likely to spend their profits locally as well.  A growing number of peo ...

Basically, renters coverage insures your personal possessions - not the building - and gives you a bit of liability insurance too. This means that if someone gets hurt in your apartment, condo, or rented house, you're covered.

Many renters wonder, Is renters coverage worth paying for?  But what they don't know is how very cheap it is (generally around $15-$25 a month). At a very low cost, you're insuring everything under your roof. If your home catches fire, is broken into, or is severe weather damages your things, renters insurance will pay ...

More motorists are expected to need roadside service this summer than last.  AAA estimates 7.3 million motorists will be stranded this summer, an increase of 1.5% over the same period last year.  With gas prices averaging $1.50 less than last year, overall vehicle miles driven are expected to increase significantly.  Additionally, in a down economy people are holding on to cars longer and possibly forgoing regular maintenance, which can both lead to an increase in breakdowns.