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Diamonds are a beautiful and thoughtful investment. Choosing the perfect diamond, whether for yourself or a loved one, is an exciting process but can be stressful if you don’t know what to look for. To help relieve some of the stress of picking the perfect diamond, here are a few simple tips. Remember Your A,…

Between work stress and other personal and social demands, it’s important to prioritize your mental health, and maintain a healthy work-life balance.   In recent years, there’s been a lot of talk about workplace “burnout.” Burnout is a syndrome caused by repeated workplace stress that results in a state of emotional, mental, and often physical…

Hosting a holiday party requires a lot of preparation – you have to decide on food to serve, music to play, decorations to put up, and whom to invite. But more important than knowing which hors d’oeuvres to pass, is knowing how to protect yourself as the host of the party. Take a look at…

Thieves love tourists. It’s nothing personal. They’re just looking for an easy target – someone who’s carrying cash and credit cards, tablets and cameras, passports and other identification, all while being distracted by the new sights and sounds all around them.   So how do you take it all in without allowing a thief to…

With the approach of winter comes the threat of below-freezing temperatures, which could result in snow and ice. Take a look at these tips to help you stay safe and minimize damage to your home and property. Preparing Your Home Perform basic winter maintenance—insulate your walls and attic, caulk and weather-strip doors and windows, and…

The thought of a house fire is incredibly scary, but most home fires are quite preventable. As Benjamin Franklin famously said, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. In the case of home fires, that couldn’t be more accurate. Follow these 10 fire prevention tips to protect your family and your home.…

Many high-net-worth families employ household staff to help support and manage their busy lifestyles. If you’re considering hiring employees such as nannies, housekeepers, gardeners, and chefs, there are risks to consider as well. By following these tips you can help protect yourself, your family, and your assets from the increased risk associated with retaining household…

Email is a powerful and convenient communication method that we use every day. However, email is also a favorite tool for fraudsters, so it’s important to know how to recognize fraudulent email activity, also known as “phishing.” How Phishing Works Phishing occurs when a scammer, posing as a trusted company or individual, sends you a…