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Why homeowners insurance rates keep rising and what you can do about it

If you’ve gotten your homeowners insurance renewal recently, odds are good your rate went up. And that applies to all companies across the board. There are a variety of reasons for rising rates with extreme weather...

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How to avoid having any unexpected homeowner claims this Holiday Season

Cooking accidents are the biggest homeowner claim during the Holidays! As you’re getting ready to deck the halls and ring in the New Year this Holiday Season, we thought we’d offer some advice on how to avoid common...

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A brief look at how the pandemic and climate change is likely to affect your homeowners insurance rates

The one-two combo of the pandemic and climate change have resulted in an increase in the cost of building materials and labor. Record costs for building materials combined with rising labor costs may soon have an effect...

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Get your jewelry appraised again

Getting your jewelry appraised every 5 years will help assure you have the the right coverage for your items. Maybe it’s your wedding ring. Or a gold watch. Or a bracelet that’s been handed down for generations....

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Water damage vs. flood damage – what’s the difference?

You never know what problems spring rains might bring – but it’s very important that you understand the difference between water damage and flood damage!The onset of April showers got us wondering how many of our...

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Your project for February: create a home inventory checklist

Now's a great time to take stock of all your household possessions! Whether you own or rent a home, it's important to have the right insurance coverage to protect against a potentially catastrophic event such as a fire,...

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A simple checklist for your insurance needs for the new year

The start of a new year is always a good time to make sure that all of your insurance policies are up-to-date and providing the ideal coverage you need that's right for you. Here are a few items you may want to look...

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Now's the time to insure your identity

- You can protect against identity theft for as little as $25 a year - While you're focusing on trying to avoid getting infected with the Coronavirus, hackers may be trying to infect your devices with malicious software...

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Whether it's for an auto or homeowners policy, your FICO score makes a big difference

Do you know what your FICO™ score is? If not, you definitely should because it can have a major impact on the amount you pay for your auto or homeowners insurance. So what exactly is a FICO score? The name FICO comes...

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When Things go BOOM in the Night - Fireworks Safety

For most of us, the Fourth of July is a time to enjoy the company of family and friends, having fun and creating memories - whether at home or away But for some families, the holiday is a nightmare. Each year, homes in...

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Make Sure Your Holidays Stay Happy … and Safe

You'll no doubt hear the phrase "Happy Holidays!" about a thousand times over the next month. Here at Charles Meyer Insurance Agency, we'd like to change that a little bit: "Happy - and Safe - Holidays!" While the...

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