Little Moments and Big Lessons

flowerTurning the page on my calendar is always an exciting moment for me. It’s something so simple yet it gives me hope and the opportunity for change. My particular calendar also includes an inspirational quote each month, and February’s seemed to be extra special. “Enjoy the little things in life, for one day you may look […]

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Tips for Maintaining a Healthy Work-Life Balance

roland_balanceOftentimes, your work and personal life can collide, causing you to become overwhelmed or even stressed. As a full-time college student with a part-time job, I can quickly become overwhelmed with my day-to-day obligations: balancing my class schedule, watching video lectures, studying, and writing essays with short deadlines – all while also going to work.

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Small Businesses Still Need Big Protection

Woman smiling by open sign at diner

Woman smiling by open sign at diner

Just because a business isn’t a traditional brick and mortar establishment doesn’t mean it can go without business insurance. Even a home-based business needs insurance. Many people assume they are already covered under their homeowners policy when they are working out of their home. Unfortunately it’s not that simple as most homeowners policies contain a business exclusion in the standard policy provisions. Instead, they should […]

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Predicting the Future: Just Another Day For an Actuary

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What is an actuary? Trust me, it’s a valid question. When I tell someone I’m an actuary or that I studied actuarial science in college, I often receive an interesting response. Besides the usual spectrum of confused facial expressions, questions like “Is that related to biology?” are not uncommon. Even though Along Came Polly, starring Ben Stiller as an actuary […]

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