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Is Your Family Protected against Common Thanksgiving Disasters?

Find out if your coverage is strong enough to handle some of the holiday’s toughest claims.While many holidays come with plenty of potential risks, Thanksgiving might take the cake in terms of the most insurance claims,...

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Vacation Tips: 5 Things To Do Before Leaving Town

Fall and winter travel season is here, and millions of Americans will be taking vacations to their favorite destinations. From family road trips to the warmer locals to boarding international flights headed for...

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10 Halloween Safety Tips for a Spooky but Peaceful Night

Halloween is just around the corner, and many participants may not realize how frightening this spooky night could really be for their personal safety, property, or bank accounts. It's critical to be aware of potential...

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The Ultimate 7 Fall Home Maintenance Tips (A complete guide on what you need to know)

With spring cleaning far behind, and summer fun all but over, it’s time to start fall home maintenance. Fall is the perfect time to perform important maintenance to your home, so you’re not caught in the middle of...

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How to Make a Home Inventory for Insurance

Do you have the winter blues? Cabin fever? Looking for a way to pass the time? If you’re stuck inside this winter, why not take a few minutes to make a home inventory? If disaster strikes, or your home is burglarized...

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Yard Safety

Backyard entertaining has gotten more elaborate in recent years. Fire pits are helping homeowners extend the Central New York backyard season, and today’s playsets involve more than a simple set of swings and a slide....

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A New College Graduate’s Guide to Insurance

Congratulations! Your child (technically, now an adult) just graduated college and is embarking on the transition into real adult life. For new college graduates, it’s an exciting time filled with many “firsts.” They...

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Everything You Need to Know About Pet Insurance But Were Afraid To Ask

Finding the right pet insurance policy is a lot like housebreaking a puppy: It takes time, patience and knowledge. In fact, with terms such as per condition, per year, lifetime coverage, time limited, coverage reset,...

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Why a basic Homeowners policy isn't always enough

Sometimes, a basic homeowner's policy just isn't enough. So as your career advances and your income increases, it's important to keep your insurance protection up to date. This helps you avoid expensive gaps in coverage...

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When Things go BOOM in the Night - Fireworks Safety

For most of us, the Fourth of July is a time to enjoy the company of family and friends, having fun and creating memories - whether at home or away But for some families, the holiday is a nightmare. Each year, homes in...

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Make Sure Your Holidays Stay Happy … and Safe

You'll no doubt hear the phrase "Happy Holidays!" about a thousand times over the next month. Here at Masterpole-Murphy, we'd like to change that a little bit: "Happy - and Safe - Holidays!" While the holidays certainly...

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