How to Protect Your Identity While on Vacation

By Catherine Powell

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It’s that time of year again when the summer heat is on and all we Floridians dream of traveling to cooler climes, if even only for a week or so.  Before you book that trip and pack those bags, there are a few things you need to know if you don’t want to wind up making a criminal’s day by giving them easy access to your credit cards and other financial information.  Below are ten tips that can help you cover your assets whenever you travel near or far. 

Pulling Off the Perfect Staycation

By Catherine Powell

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If you’re like most Americans, cabin fever has set in with a vengeance after two months of being cooped up with your family.  So, why am I writing a blog dedicated to glorifying staycations?  That’s because there’s a difference between loving and hating the greet indoors.  While a lot of you are still working from home, which forces many to deal with the distractions of kids cavorting in the background, there’s a way to keep from going off the deep end when you’re forced to spend most of your time indoors with the family.  The trick to turning Club Dread into Club Med is to understand the difference between family activities and forced labor. 

Ready for a Road Trip?

By Catherine Powell

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With the school year nearly finished, many families thoughts turn to going on vacation.  While for some that means packing the family onto a jumbo jet, for others it means taking to the road.  If you’re one of the those who loves to head out with your family on the open road, this week’s blog is for you.  So, buckle up and get ready to learn some tried and true tips to make this a vacation to remember.