As many of us are pondering resolutions to become a “better me” in the new year, the concept of improvement also seems to carry over into our homes. With the boxes and wrapping paper cleared away following Christmas, it’s easy to feel the pressure to become more organized. When you become organized, it seems as […]
Prepare Your Home for Holiday Guests
With the holidays fast approaching, there’s a fair chance you will either host guests in your home–or be one in someone else’s. Kind of like Insurance, you want to be selling your ideas, selling yourself, selling your trust on knowing how to prepare the perfect home for the holidays. For those who will be traveling […]
Insurance Questions Answered
The decision to acquire insurance is typically in all of our minds. But how do we know if certain insurance types are right for our situation? In this article, we answer three questions related to common, but optional, insurance policies. Life Insurance Question: Does your stay-at-home spouse need Life Insurance? Answer: Living under the same […]
Gift Buying on a Budget
The holiday season is upon us. We take this time to be with family, eat too much, and share gifts. However, sometimes holiday shopping can result in financial choices that make for a limited January. This year, take some advice from Dave Ramsey, of whom Stone Insurance Group is an endorsed local provider, regarding your […]
Holiday Road-Trip Travel Tips
This holiday season, many people will hit the road to visit family–or take advantage of the extra days off of work and school by partaking in a vacation. When venturing out on the roads, take extra precautions to protect yourself and loved ones. A little pre-trip travel prep can help ensure that you will have […]
Fall Home Maintenance Tips
After our first relatively-cold spell this week in Texas, it’s time to start thinking about fall and winter home preparation. While the weather is nice is an excellent time to complete a few basic home maintenance tasks in and around your home to prevent potentially costly (and unpleasant) consequences during the winter months. Windows and Doors […]
RV Tailgating Tips
Although it is officially autumn, in Texas we’re still feeling the summer heat. What helps bring the fall feeling here, though, is football season! Team jerseys are on display across the state, and tailgating is in full swing. If you own an RV, tailgating can be a practical way of enjoying games and hosting game […]
Favorite Fall Activities
It’s fall — that means cooler weather, approaching holidays, and tons of opportunities for family fun. Below, we’ve compiled some ideas for fall activities the whole family can enjoy. But we’re also interested in hearing your perspective. What’s your must-do fall activity? Let us know in the poll at the end of this article. Pumpkin Patches […]
Ways to Save on Home Insurance
Today, it’s more expensive than ever to be a homeowner. Between mortgage payments, property taxes and utilities, it’s hard to get to the end of the month with cash leftover – and ideally, some that you could also put in savings. Unfortunately, home insurance is a must-have for homeowners, and as home values go up […]
Who Needs Business Insurance?
Are you wondering if you need insurance for a small business? In short: you do! While most types of business insurance are optional (and some are only needed depending on the type of business that you own), a few basic plans are highly recommended.Regardless of your business size or years in operation, basic insurance is necessary. However, […]