11 Ways to Keep Your Identity Safe This Tax Season
by James A. Ryan | February 9, 2023 | Education, Safety Tips | 0 Comments
What Cybercriminals Don’t Want You to Know Thieves are working extra hard this tax season to steal your information and gain access to your money. These cybercriminals use email and phone scams to trick taxpayers into revealing valuable information. In a tax tip...
What Is Umbrella Insurance and Why Should I Buy It?
by James A. Ryan | January 12, 2023 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments
You may already have auto or homeowners insurance but have you ever considered adding an extra layer of protection to your policies? If so, you might want to add on Umbrella Insurance. What is Umbrella Insurance? Umbrella Insurance is a type of personal liability...
Fire & Ice – Your Guide to Winter Preparation
by James A. Ryan | December 9, 2022 | Education | 0 Comments
Winter is coming and for homeowners this means being prepared for the utmost extremes, both the frightful and delightful! With beautiful blankets of white snow come picturesque landscapes, family sledding, and, well, the threat of ice dams. Ice dams form when the roof...
Chimney Safety Tips
by James A. Ryan | November 8, 2022 | Safety Tips | 0 Comments
Leaning towards an old wood-burning fireplaces to help cut your heating bill this winter? Before you spark a log you should know, fireplaces and chimneys are involved in 42% of all home-heating fires. So before you use your fireplace, ensure you know how to properly...
Massachusetts RMV to Make Inspection Sticker Changes
by James A. Ryan | October 14, 2022 | Advisory | 0 Comments
The Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles will soon change how it handles late vehicle inspection stickers. The change means that beginning November 1, 2022, vehicles that pass inspection will get a new sticker with the month the last sticker expired, according to...
Proper Chainsaw Safety & Operation
by James A. Ryan | October 6, 2022 | Education, James A. Ryan Insurance Agency, Newton MA | 0 Comments
According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), there are about 36,000 injuries caused by chainsaws every year. Approximately 40 percent of all chainsaw accidents occur to the legs and well over 35 percent occur to the left hand and wrist. The average chainsaw...
Do Stay-at-Home Parents Need Life Insurance?
by James A. Ryan | September 27, 2022 | Life Insurance, Newton MA | 0 Comments
One of the primary reasons to buy life insurance is to help replace your income if you have loved ones who count on you for financial support. But if you’re not working at a paying job, should you even bother getting coverage? In a word, yes. Because couples often...
How to Take Care of Your Air Conditioner This Summer
by James A. Ryan | August 11, 2022 | Tips | 0 Comments
Summer is here and that means increased outside temperatures and consistently high humidity. However, if your A/C unit isn’t working properly, it can lead to more than mere discomfort. Ignoring regular maintenance can turn into costly repairs and replacement. Avoid...
All About Home Inventory
by James A. Ryan | July 12, 2022 | Education | 0 Comments
You never know when disaster may strike and all your personal possessions are lost or damaged. Do you know how much your coin collection is worth? Do you know how many pairs of Nikes you have? That’s where a home inventory can help. Having a home inventory can help...
How to Identify, Avoid, & Escape a RIP Current
by James A. Ryan | June 9, 2022 | Safety Tips | 0 Comments
Beachgoers need to be aware of RIP currents. “RIP” in this case could stand for “rest in peace,” because these currents can be deadly. In the U.S., about 100 people drown in RIP Currents every year. Lifeguards in the U.S. rescue another 30,000 swimmers from RIP...