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3 Thefts You Should Be Concerned About

While you can’t stop every theft out there, you want to do all you can to prevent theft from coming into your life.

With that in mind, have you been successful up to now in this regard?

Even one theft that is successful against you can have repercussions for years.

So, what thefts should you be most concerned about now and moving forward?

Don’t Take Crime in a Light Manner

As you do your best to avoid becoming the next theft victim, here are three that should concern you:

1. Identity theft – If able to steer clear of identity theft, consider yourself fortunate. Identity theft can have quite the repercussions when it strikes. So that you can lessen the odds of it happening to you, find a company offering identity theft protection. Such a plan will allow you peace and comfort. This is because you know someone is watching over your financial activities for you. So, whether you opt for Identity Guard or another provider, have one watch your financial back. You can trust a provider to alert you when something seems is amiss. Last, make sure you protect your personal financial info at all times. For instance, do not check an online bank account on a computer you can’t be sure has protection from viruses. Also, do not be handing out your username and password for email accounts and more. Always know the things to avoid with your finances to keep criminals at arm’s length. By using some commonsense, you are less likely to become the next victim.

2. Home invasion – Given how much your home means to you, do you go out of your way to make sure it is as safe as possible? Too many homeowners and renters don’t use commonsense when protecting their homes. As a result, they can open the door to crime before they know it. From having a home security system to making sure all windows and doors stay locked, use your head. The last thing you ever want is to have your home invaded. It is also wise if traveling to wait until you return from your trip to post comments and images on social sites. Many criminals use the social networks to find out which homes may be empty.

3. Owning a small business – Finally, if you own a small business, how safe is it? While you may worry about outside threats, what about the potential for inside ones? If you have employees, do you trust them? This is why it is important during the hiring process to do your best to get the cream of the crop. Even one employee going rogue against you can have damaging effects for years to come. From stealing customer info to providing info to your competitors can be bad. Always make it a point to protect your business investments.

As you look to avoid thefts of varying kinds, are you winning the battle?

In the event you are, don’t let up now.

Real Estate

Is Your Family Truly Safe at Home?

Is Your Family Truly Safe at Home?

Given how important your family is to you, it only makes sense to do all you can to keep them safe and sound at home.

With that in mind, have you taken time recently to assess how safe your house is? Are there areas of the home that could use some improving? If so, do you have the money to make such improvements?

For many, money is the number one issue in preventing them from carrying out changes they hope to make.

If you find yourself in such a situation, will you try and move ahead with making the home safer for your loved ones?

Protecting Those You Love

So that your home can be as safe as possible from crime, inclement weather, fires and more, keep these ideas in mind:

1. Build of your home

For starters, what went into building the piece of real estate you own and live in? Is it as sound as can be? If the answer is no, would you ever consider a rebuild?

Unfortunately, too many homes are fire traps and more. As such, the residents are putting their lives on the line day after day.

Whether building a new home or thinking of a major re-do, there are options out there for you to make your house safer.

One such consideration would be steel home kits.

These kits give your family more protection than a standard wood home. Remember, those wood homes can oftentimes go up in flames. That should be a big consideration for you if you live in an area of the country that is prone to wildfires etc.

Another advantage is steel holds up better against other elements, hurricanes, and tornadoes.

If you want a sturdy house for protection and comfort, the steel home kit may very well be right up your alley.

2. Use commonsense each day

Given how many criminals are out and about, you must always do your best to stay one step ahead of them.

For instance, do you travel often for business or pleasure? If so, you could be setting you and your family up for problems if you don’t go through a safety checklist.

Among the items on that checklist when away from home:

  • Making sure the mail and newspapers do not pile up
  • Leaving an extra vehicle in the driveway if possible
  • Trimming the hedges and cutting the grass before going away
  • Leaving a light on a timer on at night
  • Not broadcasting on social media that you’re away from home. This includes not posting travel pictures until you return home

By using some common sense, you and your family are less likely to become crime victims.

3. Know when weather is turning bad

Even if you opt for the earlier mentioned steel home kit, you may decide you want to bail when the weather gets bad. If so, you’re not making the wrong move. A relocation for only a few hours or day or two could prove a wise decision.

Too many people try and wait out the major storms that come through their regions of the country.

While they can end up surviving the initial storm surge, things can still go downhill from there. From fallen wires to downed trees, injuries and deaths occur after the storm.

If an option, you may consider getting your family to temporary housing during a severe storm. In doing so, you’re all likely to survive.

Keeping your loved ones safe at home can at times be quite a job.

That said, it is a job that comes with being the head of the household.