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It is all too easy for college students to forget about protecting valuables left behind at school when they return home for winter break. Here are some memory-jogging tips. 1. Protect against freeze damage by closing up tight and leaving the heat on very low. 2. Guard against theft by making the place look occupied.Read more

Your expertise is in the food business, but you probably don't want to think too much about insurance. However, all business owners, including those in the food truck industry, need to be protected by the proper insurance coverage. Here are the basic reasons why you need insurance: Auto Liability- Food trucks are large vehicles that containRead more

Christmas time is here and you know what that means, dazzling displays of lights. People from Thousand Oaks to Calabassas are getting into the Christmas cheer with rows and rows of beautiful lights and Christmas decorations. It's time to pick up the family, stock up on hot cocoa, and cruise the streets to see spectacularRead more

There is always a lot of talk about what insurance policies you need and what you really should skip. However, in certain cases, an umbrella policy should be considered a necessity. Here is a bit more information about this type of insurance policy. What is an Umbrella Policy? An umbrella policy is a type ofRead more

As weather conditions change, it’s important to take proper precautions when driving in the rain. Knowing how to navigate in inclement weather will prevent accidents and hikes to your auto insurance policy. Here are a few driving tips to help: Nice and slow – don’t drive fast in the rain. Wet roads make it harderRead more

Come down to this years "Arctic Lights" to help ring in the Christmas season. This event will feature tons of family-friendly holiday shows, crafts and arts, games, and baked goodies. This is one of this year’s best holiday events as your children will be able to see tons of exciting and educational animal shows, andRead more

It seems simple enough, but hanging Christmas lights can be full of hazards. From hanging tips to safety tips, here are some ways to make sure hanging your Christmas lights this year will impress onlookers and be a safe activity. 1) Measure the lengths- Make sure that you have enough lights to adequately decorate yourRead more

As the holidays approach, Weeks & Associates Insurance wishes you and your family a Happy Thanksgiving. Whether you are getting ready to carve the turkey, travel, watch football, or shop those Black Friday deals, this simple fall recipe is sure to be a hit! Easy Fall Caramel Corn (Courtesy of AllRecipes.com) Ingredients: 4 quarts ofRead more

You're calmly sitting in your living room reading while there's a storm howling outside.  Suddenly you hear a loud crash.  You run upstairs and see that the large oak tree in your yard has just been damaged by lightning.  One of the branches has broken off and gone through your roof and is now inRead more

There can be a lot of joys in homeownership, but it also takes a lot of work. Home maintenance is an ever–present task. A change in seasons is usually a time for such maintenance. Here are some tips to keep your home in great shape this time of year. Check your home for cracks, leaksRead more