Month: September 2015

Prepare for winter by getting your chimney cleaned

By Aviva Luttrell, Encharter Staff There’s nothing quite as cozy as gathering around a crackling fire after being outside on a chilly winter day. With burning season right around the corner, it’s time to make sure your chimney and vent pipes are safe and clean so fires stay where you want them – in your fireplace or wood-burning stove and... Read More

Massachusetts drivers rank rock bottom of best drivers report

Drivers in Massachusetts ranked among the worst in Allstate Insurance’s 11th Annual Best Drivers Report while motorists in Connecticut and New Jersey didn’t fare so well either, the study shows. [caption id="attachment_10579" align="alignright" width="300"] Springfield, MA (Photo by InsuraMatch/iStockPhoto)[/caption] The America’s Best Drivers Report ranked the top 200 cities in America for best and worst drivers. Boston was ranked worst... Read More

A Dozen Financial Tips for College Students (And Their Parents)

College is most likely the first time your child is truly away on his own. It may also be his first foray into assuming a greater level of financial responsibility. You want to protect your child, and your household, if poor decisions and mistakes are made. College is an opportunity for you to educate your now-adult child on the correct... Read More