Jim Jones Insurance Agency Blog

I spoke with a customer yesterday whose son was in a terrible accident. He was driving along some back road right here in Arlington and a local company had a pipe burst and all the water was frozen ice on the road. Here comes this young boy around a corner at a low speed of 30 mph and the vehicle not only slid but flipped onto its side. Aside from a few minor injuries the boy is okay but the car is totaled.

Having a job in today’s economy is a feat all its own; many Americans may find themselves taking jobs that are dangerous and/or risky in order to survive. One thing these individuals may not consider is the importance of having life insurance when working in such an occupation.

Black Friday (the day after thanksgiving) is considered one of the craziest shopping days of the year! Many stores open as early as 3 a.m. and if you’re not there early you’re sure to be standing a flood of people FOREVER – that’s right, there’s that many people out at that hour frantically searching for the best deals, so many in fact that the fire department is monitoring maximum capacity at regular retail stores! Since Black Friday is just around the corner I wanted to share my personal do’s and don’ts to help you survive shopping on Black Friday….

Was one of your New Year’s resolutions to start saving money? If so, Allstate can help! Here are a few helpful suggestions to get you started: