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Author: Scott Boren

Ten Tips to Safe Group Motorcycle Riding

Written by Scott Boren on . Posted in Adventure.

Ten Tips to Safe Group Motorcycle Riding Like surfing or rock climbing, riding a motorcycle is an experience that can’t be simulated or replicated. It leads thousands out to the canyons and winding roads each weekend for a small dose of throttle therapy and good times. For many of us, we subscribe to the philosophy that, “no road is too long if you have good company.” Making group motorcycle...

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Boating Safety Tips That Actually Matter (Not Just for Rule Followers)

Written by Scott Boren on . Posted in Adventure.

Boating Safety Tips That Matter (Even More Than Looking Cool) Boating safety tips won’t make you Instagram famous. They won’t get you a date. And they certainly won’t make you the life of the floating party. But here’s the truth that 310,000 new powerboat owners are about to learn the hard way: the water doesn’t care about your social media strategy. It’s your...

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Working From Home with Children

Written by Scott Boren on . Posted in Family, Lifestyle & Home.

Working from Home with Children During the pandemic, many of us were asked to work from home, and that came with new challenges. The least of which was how to set up our home office. Now, working from home is much more common, but we’re still learning how to be productive from home. Especially for those working from home with children. For working parents of school-age children, working...

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Auto Insurance Terms Symplified

Written by Scott Boren on . Posted in Car Insurance 101.

Seven Confusing Auto Insurance Terms Simplified Your auto insurance is a contract and, like other contracts is can be confusing to read. It gets more complicated when you consider some of the other confusing auto insurance terms or jargon. Frankly, while some of the terms may seem “lawyerly” or even like reading a foreign language, they do not have to be. In the end, you just want to break...

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When is The Best Time to Buy a New Car?

Written by Scott Boren on . Posted in Personal Finance.

When is the Best Time to Buy a New Car? You’re thinking about buying a new car but you’re not certain it’s the right time. Sure, if you’re current set of wheels has died on the driveway, then it’s time. But if you’re simply shopping because you got a raise and are thinking it’s time for an upgrade, wouldn’t you like to know if there is a best time to buy a new car? It might help you save a...

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Running with Your Dog: Tips for a Safe & Fun Workout

Written by Scott Boren on . Posted in Pet Insurance.

Running with Your Dog: Tips for a Safe & Fun Workout Running with your dog sounds like a dream: two endorphin junkies pounding the pavement, tails (and ponytails) flying in the wind. But before you grab the leash and start your own “Chariots of Fire” moment, make sure your dog is actually up for the challenge. Because here’s the thing: running with your dog is amazing — but only if it’s...

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How to Set Up Your Home Office

Written by Scott Boren on . Posted in Family, Lifestyle & Home.

How to Properly Set Up Your Home Office Prior to the COVID-19 shelter-in-place orders, it was estimated that a quarter of the workforce was already working from home in some capacity. This makes sense given the vast improvements in communications technology and growth in the gig economy. It’s highly unlikely this trend will decline soon. In fact, with the recent shelter-in-place orders...

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How to Protect Your Digital Identity

Written by Scott Boren on . Posted in Family, Lifestyle & Home.

Seven Tips to Protect Your Digital Identity The internet plays such a large role in our daily lives, much more than a year ago and magnitudes more than a decade ago. Today, with much of the country on COVID-19 shelter-in-place orders the internet has is even more important to our daily lives. With the increased activity online are you doing enough to protect your digital identity? As our ...

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Shop For Auto Insurance

Why You Need to Shop for Auto Insurance Regularly (Before You Overpay)

Written by Scott Boren on . Posted in Car Insurance 101.

Why You Need to Shop for Auto Insurance Regularly (Before You Overpay) Here’s a wild idea: Maybe your auto insurance company doesn’t want you to shop for auto insurance regularly. Shocking, right? While they’re sending you cheerful renewal notices and holiday cards, they’re quietly counting on your complacency to maintain their renewal rates. Don’t believe me?...

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New Home Buyer

The Savvy New Home Buyer’s Guide to Insurance: What They Don’t Tell You at Closing

Written by Scott Boren on . Posted in Home Insurance 101.

The Savvy New Home Buyer’s Guide to Insurance: What They Don’t Tell You at Closing So you finally did it. You ignored the avocado toast warnings, saved a down payment that would make your grandparents proud, and managed to snag yourself a slice of the American Dream. Congratulations, new home buyer! Now comes the fun part: discovering all the things nobody told you about...

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