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title: Cowart Insurance Agency Blog Posts from 2019
description: Blog posts published by Cowart Insurance Agency in 2019
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# Past Articles

## Published in 2019

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[**How to Prevent Holiday Break-Ins and Keep Your Home Secure This Season** — December is finally here, and along with the parties, presents, and eggnog, burglars are in the midst of their busiest season. Since December is the peak month for burglaries, protecting your home from break-ins is imperative. — **Don’t Share Your Travel Plans Online** — If you’re going out of town…](/blog/2019/how-to-prevent-holiday-break-ins-and-keep-your-home-secure-this-season)

[**8 Ways to Prevent Package Theft** — Imagine spending hours going from store to store shopping for holiday gifts only to find that your packages are missing from your vehicle once you’re ready to leave. Nothing quite kills holiday fun like being a victim of package theft. — Porch pirates are becoming increasing more common as well.…](/blog/2019/8-ways-to-prevent-package-theft)

[**How to Avoid Holiday Decorating Disasters** — Decorating for the holidays can be a fun way to celebrate the season and get in the holiday spirit. While sparkling lights and decorations could put even Scrooge himself in a festive mood, it’s important to be aware of holiday decorating safety to prevent fires, falls, power outages and injuries. —…](/blog/2019/how-to-avoid-holiday-decorating-disasters)

[**13 Cooking Safety Tips to Keep Your Family Safe This Holiday Season** — The holidays are almost in full swing. While it’s safe to dream about turkey, dressing, and pumpkin pie, cooking your favorite dishes can be hazardous. The kitchen can be the most dangerous place in your home during the holidays. With Thanksgiving being the peak day for cooking fires, followed by…](/blog/2019/13-cooking-safety-tips-to-keep-your-family-safe-this-holiday-season)

[**Protection for Your Jewelry Items** — Fall is upon us and before we know it the holiday season will be here. Oftentimes during the holiday season people buy jewelry to give as gifts. A common question you may have is, “How do I insure my jewelry items?” — There are a few different options available for coverage of jewelry items.…](/blog/2019/protection-for-your-jewelry-items)

[**Why You Might Want to Live Like a Minimalist** — Decluttering is having a moment these days. Organizing guru Marie Kondo has her own show on Netflix, people everywhere are going through their things and asking, “Does this bring me joy?” and many are even exploring the minimalist lifestyle. — Wondering what the all the fuss is about? Let’s talk…](/blog/2019/why-you-might-want-to-live-like-a-minimalist)

[**What Happens if I Have a Claim While Tailgating?** — It’s that time of the year again: The return of football season and tailgating. — Tailgating is all about getting pumped for the game with parking lot festivities. During all the parking lot pre-game celebrations, however, car accidents are bound to occur. The good news is Auto-Owners can provide…](/blog/2019/what-happens-if-i-have-a-claim-while-tailgating)

[**Preparing for a hurricane before & after it hits** — Every summer, an increasing number of people face the potential threat of hurricanes. According to the US Census Bureau, nearly 60 million people live in the 185 counties lining the Atlantic and Gulf Coasts of the United States. Add in the population living away from the coast, but still in the…](/blog/2019/preparing-for-a-hurricane-before-after-it-hits)

[**Long-Term Investing With Annuities** — Everyone has different investing philosophies, from “buy low, sell high” to “hold, hold, hold” and everything in between. — However, everyone can agree diversification is key. One way to diversify a portfolio is adding an annuity to the mix. Annuities are considered long-term investment vehicles…](/blog/2019/long-term-investing-with-annuities)

[**What Car Drivers Need to Know about Motorcycles** — Fall is here, and there are still plenty of motorcycles on the road. And the key word here is “see.” People driving cars and trucks often fail to notice the motorcyclists around them, partly because they’re not accustomed to looking for them. — It’s obvious yet bears repeating: motorcyclists are…](/blog/2019/what-car-drivers-need-to-know-about-motorcycles)

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