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What Your Co-Workers Want From You
April 10, 2019 - 3:09 PM
They’re called “soft skills:” the abilities used when interacting with other people. They’re not as easy to teach or even measure as more traditional skills like math or reading are. But they may be even more important in the workplace — no matter what kind of work you do. Soft skills...Full story
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Protect Your Plumbing Now With 1 Simple Conversation
April 3, 2019 - 1:32 PM
There’s more to plumbing than swapping out leaky pipes. When fixtures are corroded or worn, and the shower, the sink, or the toilet needs replacing, a plumber is expected to know the best quality products to use for a replacement. And they need to be protected if something goes wrong:...Full story -
Nonprofit of the Month — KeyStone Place
March 28, 2019 - 4:15 PM
The Hastings Mutual Insurance Company Charitable Foundation recognizes the contributions of nonprofit organizations in the communities we serve. Each month, we’ll honor one of those organizations as our Nonprofit of the Month.
On a single night in 2018, more than 550,000 people — single people, families including children, and veterans —...Full story
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Two Secrets To Sell Anything
March 20, 2019 - 4:05 PM
Here’s a challenge for every insurance agent, whether they’re a 40-year veteran or just starting their first week: Offering a product that isn’t a product. A product is something a customer can hold — shoes or books, for example. A service is something that a customer can use — house...Full story
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Fireproof Your Home Without Spending Any Money
March 13, 2019 - 2:38 PM
Imagine: it’s Sunday evening, about 6 p.m., and you’re getting ready for the work week. Dinner is over; maybe it’s time to watch TV or make the kids’ school lunches. According to the National Fire Protection Association, it’s also the most likely time for a fire to start in your...Full story -
Four Ways to Stop Identity Theft
March 7, 2019 - 2:35 PM
“We demand convenience over security,” said Eva Velasquez, CEO of the Identity Theft Resource Center, a nonprofit that helps people dealing with ID fraud. Few people would disagree; how many times have you had to slow down and hunt for a password to get somewhere online? But making it easier...Full story -
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Simple Ways To Protect Your Password
February 21, 2019 - 3:40 PM
On December 9, 2018, 30-year-old Gerald Cotton died while on vacation in India, reportedly of a chronic disease he had suffered for years. Cotton was CEO of Quadriga CX, a Canadian company that helped manage cryptocurrency, essentially money in electronic form. The company holds about $145 million (US), but according...Full story -
Making Your Homeowners Insurance Easier
February 13, 2019 - 4:18 PM
Even though “The Golden Girls” has been off the air for decades, it’s still popular today. In the classic TV sitcom, widow Blanche Devereaux lives with three women: Rose Nylund, Dorothy Zbornak, and Sophia Petrillo. Sophia is Dorothy’s mother, but the others are just friends. You can probably find reruns...Full story
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