Allstate Insurance has Safe Winter Driving Tips

Were you “dreaming of a white Christmas”? Now that the holiday is over, and you have to start driving back and forth to work every day again, all that snow and ice doesn’t look quite so inviting. Allstate Insurance has some safe Winter driving tips for you. Their advice could help you avoid an accident and an auto insurance claim. Winter weather is serious! How extreme the weather will get depends on where you live. In California, I’m most likely to be dealing with a bit of rain. In many other parts of the country, however, people can expect to … Continue reading

Allstate has Tips to Prevent Holiday Theft

Many of us will be spending time visiting friends and family over the holidays. Allstate Insurance says that this is the prime time for break-ins and theft to occur. Thieves realize that you aren’t at home! Fortunately, the insurer has some tips that you can use to prevent theft over the holidays. Over the river, and through the woods, to Grandmother’s house you go! Many families spend a big portion of the holidays visiting with various relatives. You might be taking your children to visit with their grandparents. Or, you might be attending a family gathering that includes aunts, uncles, … Continue reading

Allstate Helps American Idol Give Back

I’m not always an uptight insurance–risk management–liability thinking person. I do actually have moments in my life where I enjoy the simple pleasures. I’m a music junkie, however not talented myself. I cried when Rock-Cop was cancelled back in the 90’s. I actually appreciate just about any kind of music there is. Which means I am one of those people who not only watch American Idol, but I vote too. Music and the power of the superstars has often resulted in real impact for important causes. American Idol is going to do it again. This month, “Idol Gives Back” will … Continue reading

Allstate Empowers Survivors of Domestic Violence

Domestic violence survivors came together last month to kick off a three-day conference designed to provide resources to saviors, share experiences, and gain empowerment. Domestic violence survivors from across the United States attended the three-day conference which focused on economic independence and cultivating personal leadership skills. The goal was to help survivors learn to share their message to victims still in need. Survivors of domestic violence may face serious financial roadblocks as a result of their abuse. It’s not unusual for survivors to have forced out of the workforce for periods of years. Victims were often unable to pursue education … Continue reading