Shelley Thompson

Early May has a funny way of turning parents and caregivers into part-time project managers: deposits, packing lists, health forms, and a stack of “please sign here” pages that all feel urgent at once.This summer camp insurance checklist is meant to make the paperwork side simpler—so you’re not hunting for an insurance card copy the night before drop-off or wondering what a … [Read more...] about Signing Up for Summer Camp? The Insurance and Paperwork Checklist to Use Before Drop-Off Day

If you’re thinking about hosting a few guests this summer—maybe to help fund travel, offset rising costs, or make better use of a second property—your to-do list probably includes fresh linens and a good cleaning. Add one more item near the top: verifying your insurance.Short-term rental hosting can shift your home’s “risk profile” in ways a standard homeowners policy may not … [Read more...] about Thinking About Renting Your Home This Summer? The Short-Term Rental Insurance Checklist to Use First

Early May is when spring riding season starts to feel real: the motorcycle that’s been sitting all winter, the scooter a college kid wants for summer, or the new e-bike that suddenly makes errands feel doable again. Before you ride regularly, it’s worth spending a few minutes on the not-fun part—insurance and paperwork—so you’re not guessing later.This guide is for insurance … [Read more...] about Spring Riding Season Insurance Checklist: Motorcycles, Scooters, and E-Bikes Explained

Early May has a certain energy: the cover comes off the boat, the cooler gets a once-over, and someone in the family starts a group text about “first lake weekend.” Before you back down the ramp (or sign a slip agreement), it’s worth doing one small, low-stress thing: confirm what your watercraft insurance actually does and doesn’t cover.This guide is educational, not financial … [Read more...] about Boating Season Insurance Checklist: What to Confirm Before Your First Summer Weekend on the Water

Wedding planning is romantic, yes—but it’s also a parade of contracts, deposits, and deadlines. And once May rolls around and venues fill up for spring and summer dates, “Do we need insurance?” tends to pop up fast—often because a venue or vendor asks for paperwork.This wedding insurance checklist is meant to help you stay organized and calm: what the common coverages generally … [Read more...] about Wedding Season Insurance Checklist: What to Ask Your Venue and Vendors (and What to Document)