5 Tips for Boarding the Bus Safely
Posted: September 7, 2021
When the big yellow bus swings around the corner and nears the corner bus stop, it can be an exciting moment for both kids and parents. Every year, school buses carry 25 million children to and from school across the country, according to the American School Bus Council. School buses also boast an impressive safety record: Crashes involving school buses amount to less than one percent of all...
8 Things to Consider When Building Your Business Succession Plan
Posted: September 2, 2021
Long days. Sleepless nights. Laughter and tears. No, we’re not talking about parenthood. We’re talking about owning a business (though some might refer to their business venture as their “baby”). You’ve spent your life building and growing your business, whether you started out on your own or took over the family enterprise. And while you’ve worked hard to get to where you are today, do...
Does Your Life Insurance Policy Offer This Surprising Benefit?
Posted: September 1, 2021
Just six months after retiring from 32 years on the Richmond, Virginia, Fire Department, Len Archer got a devastating diagnosis from his doctor. He had pancreatic cancer, and he likely had only two to eight months to live. In an instant, Len, 56, and his wife, Paula, went from planning their retirement to preparing for what appeared to be the inevitable. At the urging of...
The Surprising History of 8 Iconic Car Accessories
Posted: August 24, 2021
1950s: Fuzzy Dice A staple of 1950s “hot rod” culture, fuzzy dice can still be found hanging from the rearview mirrors of classic cars across the United States. But while these colorful plush accessories may seem like the epitome of cheesiness, their origins are less lighthearted. It’s said that placing a pair of dice on the instrument panel became a common practice for fighter pilots during...
Top 5 Scenic Drives in Ohio
Posted: August 17, 2021
Can you remember the last time you drove for no other reason than to explore? Or took the long way home on purpose? It’s a freeing experience—to drive down the interstate, onto rural routes, and through the tree-lined backroads of the countryside. Thankfully, Ohio is home to many roads and byways that are perfect for your next scenic drive; you may even want to find...