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8 Things to Consider When Building Your Business Succession Plan

8 Things to Consider When Building Your Business Succession Plan

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...

Is Lost or Stolen Jewelry Covered by Homeowners Insurance?

Is Lost or Stolen Jewelry Covered by Homeowners Insurance?

Personal jewelry items can be extremely valuable. For example, the average cost of an engagement ring in the U.S. is $7,829, as reported by Brides.com. A strand of South Sea pearls can be worth more than $100,000, as stated by The Pearl Source. If jewelry is lost or damaged because of a covered peril, such as theft, it is covered by homeowners insurance, up to...

Does Your Life Insurance Policy Offer This Surprising Benefit?

Does Your Life Insurance Policy Offer This Surprising Benefit?

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...

What Is the Difference Between ICHRA and QSEHRA?

What Is the Difference Between ICHRA and QSEHRA?

The first step in understanding the difference is to spell out what these abbreviations stand for. “ICHRA” stands for “Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangement.” “QSEHRA” stands for “Qualified Small Employer Health Reimbursement Arrangement.”  What Is an Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangement? An ICHRA is a new type of health reimbursement arrangement that only became available as of 2020, under Trump administration regulations. It allows employers...

The Surprising History of 8 Iconic Car Accessories

The Surprising History of 8 Iconic Car Accessories

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...