Safekeeping - Health Living & Health Insurance
Protecting Your Assets
Protecting Your Assets As we accept some of the changes and limitations that life is confronting us with these days, we are learning to find fun wherever we can, and often this means recreating close to home. Home swimming pools, trampolines, swing sets, and treehouses are especially popular this year. A home trampoline is a great way to get the … Read more
Waitte’s Insurance wishes you and your family a safe and happy Labor Day
Waitte’s Insurance wants to wish you a safe and Happy Labor Day On September 5, 1882, ten thousand union workers gathered for a parade in New York City. This event inspired the creation of the official federal Labor Day holiday in 1894. While initially created to celebrate the achievements of the American labor force, Labor Day has also come to … Read more
Enjoying the Outdoors Safely
Enjoying the Outdoors Safely While the past several months have thrust upon us many challenges, frustrations, and disappointments, there have also been a few positive changes. Some of us are getting more sleep, enjoying more exercise, or spending more time with family. As many of us have been working from home, we are turning to walking and bike riding as … Read more
Keeping Your Home Safe While on Vacation
Keeping Your Home Safe While on Vacation Following months on lockdown that may have felt like years, many families are deciding it’s finally time to take a vacation. While there is plenty of focus on how to stay safe during the trip, it’s also a good idea to take steps before we depart to keep our homes safe. According to … Read more
Life insurance. Do I need it?
Life insurance. Do I need it? Life insurance is not a sexy topic, but like death and taxes, if you are a responsible adult, it should be on your radar. You may be asking yourself, Do I really need it? To answer this question, ask yourself who will be financially impacted in the event of your untimely death. Your life … Read more
Life is meant to be lived! Get out and enjoy the ride!
Life is meant to be lived! Get out and enjoy the ride! For some, the word “bike” conjures up images of childhood and that first delicious spin on two wheels. Many adults recapture this thrill riding a motorcycle. For non-riders, the pull of the bike may be hard to comprehend. What is the draw? Sam Louie, a writer for Psychology … Read more
Schools In. Stay Safe and Drive Safe.
Schools In. Stay Safe and Drive Safe. Although life as we know it has been met with many changes in recent months, most students will be returning to some sort of school routine in the coming days if they have not already. During a typical school year, 56.6 million children attend an elementary or secondary school in our nation, and … Read more
Swimming Safety
For people of all ages, swimming is the fourth most popular activity in the United States, and for children and teens ages seven to 17, it is number one (CDC). Unfortunately, the water we love can also be dangerous. For children ages one through four, drowning is the “leading cause of unintentional injury death,” and for children ages five through … Read more
Stay Safe and Still Enjoy Your Time in the Sun
While this might not have been the summer everyone anticipated back when the weather was cold, most of us have found ways to have fun, and being outside on the water has been a go-to form of recreation, even more, this year than in the past. Swimming, fishing, waterskiing, tubing, or just riding around our great lakes and rivers have … Read more
Safe Driving Practices For Winter Weather Conditions
The winter season is certainly a time of great merriment and celebration. The holidays offer Americans the opportunity to travel around the corner or across the country to be with friends and relatives. However, it is also a time to be even more cautious, primarily when you’re traveling in the icy winter weather conditions. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation … Read more
Shopping for Individual Health Insurance in CT
Having health coverage helps you save a considerable amount of money on medical bills. If your employer doesn’t offer any health insurance plans or if your plan doesn’t include your spouse or dependents, you’ll have to do some shopping on your own to find individual health insurance or family medical insurance in Norwich, Connecticut. When you’re comparing health insurance plans, … Read more
Health Insurance for Smokers: Quit Before Your Rates Skyrocket!
If you are a smoker, you can pretty much bet on an increase in the premium you pay for health insurance. Many agencies are cracking down on health insurance for smokers because, in the long run, smokers are more costly to care for when it comes to their health. But how do you know if you qualify as a smoker? In … Read more