I.I.I. Spotlight

Preparing for a Hurricane

The NHC has officially designated a storm near Jamaica as the 18th tropical depression of the 2012 Atlantic hurricane season. With 6 weeks left in the season (June 1 to Nov 30), we're keeping an eye on the potential track of "Sandy"; some computer models have the storm approaching the east coast by next weekend.

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Highway Safety

4,280 pedestrians died in traffic crashes in 2010, up 4 percent from 2009. Pedestrian deaths accounted for 13 percent of all traffic fatalities, according the U.S Department of Transportation.

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  Six Financial Strategies to Help Victims of Domestic Abuse

  October 11, 2012 - October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month; tips for gaining financial freedom and self-sufficiency.
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  A Rise in Roommates Raises Questions about Home and Auto Insurance

  October 05, 2012 - One out of every eight homes in the U.S. is now inhabited by two or more people who are not related to each other.
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  Review of Social Networks Reveals Consumers Have Two Key Questions About Life Insurance

  September 25, 2012 - “How much coverage should I purchase?”; “How do I go about buying a life insurance policy?”