Is Life Insurance Taxable?

Posted: March 6, 2024

Life insurance is a great way to ensure financial security for your loved ones. However, one question that often arises is whether or not life insurance proceeds are taxable. In general, life insurance proceeds are not taxable, but there are some exceptions to the rule, so let’s explore how different types of policies may be treated for tax purposes. When Is Life Insurance Not Taxable?The...

How to Keep Pets Safe in Cars

Posted: February 29, 2024

Like many of us, you may consider traveling with your pet as a comforting way to get around. So, while you’re on the road with your furry friend, always remember: your pet’s safety is in your hands.  In the irregular geometry of your car’s interior, pets can find it difficult to perform their customary acrobatics when responding to sudden g-forces, potentially suffering harm to bones...

How to Protect Your Most Valuable Assets: Your Key People

Posted: February 26, 2024

Most business owners have insurance to protect buildings, vehicles and other important assets, but few consider insuring their greatest asset: their people.How would your business manage after the death of, say, your lead salesperson, your sole design engineer or your experienced plant manager? How long would it take to fill that position or get someone else up to speed on their projects? How much damage...

ERIE Hosts E-waste Collection Drive

Posted: February 23, 2024

When electronic products are thrown away or disposed of, environmentally harmful chemicals, such as beryllium, cadmium, mercury and lead, can leak from metals in the electronics.An estimated hundreds of millions of tons of e-waste end up in landfills yearly, according to the United Nations.E-waste items include home appliances, communications and information technology devices, home entertainment devices, electronic utilities and office and medical equipment.Recycling works by...

Five Tips for Small Businesses

Posted: February 20, 2024

Small Business Week takes place in the last week in April and is a great time to revisit your business goals you made at the beginning of the year. Use this time to take a look at what’s working and what you can tweak with the help of these five tips. Focus on your goals. It’s ok to re-evaluate your business goals and objectives—it’s even necessary...