The Advantage Blog


Finding a Way to Enjoy the Great Outdoors This Summer

Across the nation, Americans are seeking to escape the confines of their homes and fulfill their desire to travel.  However, they must do so while abiding by social distancing guidelines meant to curb the spread of the coronavirus. If you plan to spend some tome in you home yard with you pets, we recommend getting […]

Pets are Helping Us through the COVID-19 Pandemic

Many animal shelters are now empty.  No dogs, no cats, not even a little bunny.  This is a direct result of the stay at home, shelter in place lifestyles forced upon us by the COVID-19 pandemic. The joy of bringing a new four-legged family member into the house can lift spirits during a very sad […]

Grant to Food Finders Food Bank Helps Local Community

Food Finders Awarded $5000 Grant Food Finders Food Bank located in Lafayette, IN has been awarded a $5,000 donation through the Liberty Mutual® and Safeco Insurance® Emergency Community Support Grant program. This program allows independent agents to give back to their local communities during the COVID-19 crisis.  Jackson Bogan applied for the grant on behalf […]

Local Businesses Need Our Support Now

Why We Need to Support Local Businesses Local businesses are essential for our economy. They bring growth and innovation to our communities. They provide employment and create entrepreneurship opportunities and support the local economy, community and neighborhoods. They are what make our towns special and unique. So during this exceptionally trying time we’d encourage everyone […]

Need For Cyber Insurance Keeps Growing …. And Growing

Almost 60% of companies have experienced cyber attacks in the past year according to Cybint, a cybersecurity training company.  This includes distributed denial of service (DDoS), phishing, ransomware and social engineering attacks. A Day-to-Day Struggle for Businesses Cybersecurity issues are becoming a day-to-day struggle for businesses. Recent cybersecurity statistics reveal a huge increase in hacked […]

Honoring Our Veterans in 2020

Few groups deserve our recognition, respect and gratitude more than the brave men and women who have served in the U.S. military. These upstanding individuals sacrifice so much so that we can preserve our way of life.  Can’t Be Thankful Enough The Mitchell Agency would like to begin 2020 by expressing our appreciation to all […]

AC cleaning and maintenance

According to an hvac specialist in Delray Beach, FL, AC cleaning and ac maintenance are necessary to ensure the air conditioning unit keeps working with perfect efficiency. As the last thing you want to do is spend money cooling your home when you can get it cooled down with the cheap cost of outside air, […]

Thanksgiving Travel Tips for Families with Kids

Some say the “joy is in the journey”.  Whoever said this did not have three young children in their car seats, all wanting something different, and all wanting to know, “when will we be there”.   Visiting family makes the holidays special, but getting to your destination may not be the most pleasant part of the […]

Which Charities Should I Support?

It’s that time of year when many charitable causes reach out to their communities asking for their support. It can often feel a little overwhelming as you try to determine which organizations to contribute to.  Giving by individuals in the U.S. totaled an estimated $292.09 billion in 2018. Define a Giving Strategy Many of us […]

Everyone Should Have a Retirement Plan

Most of us want to retire someday.  There are those who say they enjoy what they do and don’t plan to retire, but even those individuals will want to find more time to do things they have had to put off. Building Your Retirement Nest Egg For most of your working life the main focus […]