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Thursday, May 16, 2019
When 83% of Americans are paying more this year for their automobile insurance you know you are not alone in feeling the pain of a renewal premium increase. Distracted driving combined with repair costs that may have doubled in the past few years because of ... READ MORE >>
Thursday, May 16, 2019
Art world breaking news: Jeff Koons Rabbit (1986) described by Christie’s as  “one of the most iconic works of 20th-century art” sold for $91 million last night. READ MORE >>
Tuesday, May 14, 2019
The LLC is an ownership structure which is becoming increasingly popular for second homes, even if they won’t be rented to others. From wealthmanagement.com is a good summary of the advantages of the property LLC. Click here to read more.
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Saturday, May 11, 2019
Did you know the Willis Tower is struck by lightning 50 times per year? It is possible to avoid harm from lightning but you have to be wise. There is a lot to know about lightning safety and this article from the Tribune offers excellent information. READ MORE >>
Friday, May 10, 2019
How to move a Masterpiece. As if it weren’t hard enough to spell Bouguereau someone had to move his work, a 20-foot-by-11-foot “La Jeunesse de Bacchusâ€. If that doesn’t seem large to you it was the second largest work the conservator had ever moved and from Paris to New York for a Sotheby’s auction. READ MORE >>
Tuesday, May 7, 2019
Can Facebook ever be trusted? Apparently Facebook has harvested data from emails of 1.5 million users when the password for the personal email was requested as part of Facebook verification system. Â The protocol runs counter to basic cyber security best practice. READ MORE >>
Monday, April 29, 2019
Disturbing news that the FBI Cyber Guardian is unreliable. Created to facilitate the timely sharing of information about cyber attacks, the system was intended for attacks that might otherwise go unnoticed. READ MORE >>
Monday, April 22, 2019
Many people have asked us if Notre Dame was insured for the tragic fire last week. Our insurance instinct told us it probably was not. Everything we have learned after the fire about this historically and emotionally important cathedral pointed to the like... READ MORE >>
Friday, April 12, 2019
The New York Times must have heard about our luncheon we co-hosted last week with Berkley One on Creativity, Collectibles and Fashion, although if they had they would have mentioned that Heritage Auctions is one of the largest aftermarket for the elusive Birkin Bag. READ MORE >>
Monday, March 25, 2019
There are many reasons why technology is actually making drivers complacent and less alert as cited in this article. One even more important reason to use a stick shift, first brought to our attention by real estate closing attorney Jill Daniels, is that you... READ MORE >>
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