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While the last year proved difficult for businesses around the country, Keller-Brown is proud and excited to see so many new businesses open up in our community — businesses that also happen to be Keller-Brown commercial customers!
Each day, we experience different kinds of risks, and you likely have peace of mind knowing you're covered for those risks - homeowners insurance protects your house and your belongings, auto coverage protects your car, and health insurance protects your well-being. However, have you taken any steps to protect your family?
According to the U.S. Fire Administration, clothes dryers contribute to nearly 3,000 fires, 5 deaths and over $35 million in property loss each year. So making sure your dryer vent is clear is a simple but important way to keep your home and family safer. Even in the absence of fire, clogged vents cause your dryer to be less effective resulting in greater use of electricity and more breakdowns. If you find your dryer is taking longer and longer to fully dry a load of laundry, chances are your vent has become blocked with lint.
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Deciding what you want to be when you grow up is not as straightforward as it used to be. These days, it's not uncommon for people to switch careers multiple times, work in a field that is completely different from what they studied in college, or create a completely new job or business doing something that started as a hobby. So how do you know whether you're on the right path, and not just jumping from position to position? And how do you plan for and realize your goals when it's likely they will change over time? Here's how to plan for a successful career, even when the future is uncertain.
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Utilities, such as electricity, water, and natural gas, allow us to complete the tasks of daily living. Now that working from home has become the norm, it's that much more important that these critical services work reliably, day after day. As the chances of extreme weather and natural disasters continue to increase, here's what you should know about maintaining your home utilities, and what to do if there's a problem.
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All renters have rights. Some are guaranteed by law, while others will be outlined in your lease agreement. Here are some things you can do to be a savvy renter and protect yourself if things go wrong:
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All business owners in Pennsylvania need solid, affordable insurance, and many companies require multiple types. But what happens when something goes wrong and your insurance doesn't cover it? If the cost to pay for injury to others exceeds your policy limits, or worse, is excluded by the insurance policies you have, you could be stuck with potentially crippling out-of-pocket costs.
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We all remember the rush of excitement when we finally got our driver's license, and now your teenager is about to enjoy the freedom of getting theirs! Your child is probably so excited to no longer rely on you to drive them to practice or to their friends' houses, but they should also know becoming a new driver comes with great responsibility — and added costs.
Food brings everyone to the table — that's why we're joining the Agriculture Council of America (ACA) in celebrating "National Agriculture Month" in March to recognize the vital role agriculture has in our society! Founded in 1973, the ACA is an organization of leaders in the agriculture, food, and fiber communities dedicated to sharing how products are produced and acknowledging career opportunities in the industry.
While they may be part of your family's Christmas traditions, Family Tree Farm has many seasonal offerings for locals, including fresh vegetables in the summer at their roadside stand and "Family Fun Weekends" in October with wagon rides, apple picking and a pumpkin patch. The farm has been part of Karen Doyle's family for more than 200 years, and they plan to continue expanding the farm's growing attractions.