As holiday season approaches, so too does holiday party planning. While it’s understandable that you want your party to be fun, relaxing, and memorable, you need to think about your liability as a host if you plan on serving alcohol. Here’s what you need to know before you plan your holiday get togethers. Understanding Social […]
At Charlotte Insurance, we are proud of every employee who works with us. They’re hard-working, dedicated, and passionate about helping our clients. But that’s not all they care about. We’re proud of all they do in the community and the organizations they help. Recently, Karla Combs, director of the Charlotte Insurance Private Client Group, gave […]
Black Friday is supposed to mark the start of the giving season, a time when we cherish our families and spend time together. But in reality, for many of us, Black Friday can feel more like a bare-knuckle brawl to find the best deals and get the perfect presents. If you’ve ever witnessed how bad […]
What better way to begin a holiday that focuses almost completely on eating than by running and walking? That might not be the real reason Turkey Trots and Thanksgiving 5Ks exist, but it’s a great reason to participate. Whether you’re an avid runner or walker or you want to bank a few burned calories before […]
The holidays are nearly here which means one thing — it’s time for turkey! Whether you’re feeding a huge crowd or just the two of you, turkey is the main course of choice for many people. In recent years, deep frying turkey has become extremely popular. Unfortunately, it’s also extremely dangerous. If dealing with a […]
No one wants to think about getting older, and we certainly don’t want to think about our parents aging. But it’s happening, slowly but surely. If you’re facing the reality that your parents are elderly, more frail than before, and facing new health problems, it’s time to start preparing for how they’ll be cared for […]
Getting ready for the holidays, especially when you know you’ll be traveling, is stressful enough. Which means the last thing you want is a stressful drive, too. Before you get on the road this holiday season, do a few things to make the entire trip easier on you and your family. Try our tips to […]
More than 90,000 people go to the emergency room every year because they fell off a ladder, and more than 80 percent of construction workers fall off a ladder on the job according to reports from U.S. Product Safety Commission reports. Ladders are convenient and necessary to get a lot of jobs around your home […]
The United States is the land of the free because of the brave — brave military members who fight for us and protect us, at home and abroad. This Veterans Day, take a moment to honor their service. Visit a Veteran’s Hospital You can go to the Charlotte Health Care Center or travel to Salisbury […]
Every winter, when the use of fireplaces and wood stoves increase, the chance of a house fire increases as well. The best way to prevent a tragedy in your home this winter is to properly maintain your fireplace or wood stove. Here’s what you need to know about fireplace and wood stove maintenance. Maintenance You […]
