Foresters Hall Association

Why we will no longer be a welcoming church

We’ve decided to quit being a welcoming church. No kidding. We’re giving it up. Like so many congregations, we’ve sunk an amazing amount of time and energy into becoming a welcoming church. We changed worship styles, trained greeters and ushers, wore name tags, brewed coffee, went to workshops on hospitality and put our friendliest people …

How to Clean Silver Jewelry So It Shines

To make your silver rings, bracelets, and necklaces sparkle, here's how to clean silver jewelry the right way. Plus, how to store silver jewelry to prevent tarnish.

How to Avoid Dining at a Tourist Trap

How to Carry Concealed In a Purse (If You Must)

Many self-defense experts eschew off-body carry. But that's not always practical.

10 Things Food Banks Need But Won't Ask For

Some items are in high demand at the food bank and you may not realize it. Because they aren't essentials, the staff doesn't publicly ask for them.

Why Fertility Treatments Aren’t Covered for Veterans

The U.S. government will help active-duty soldiers with the cost of IVF, but those who have left the military don’t have the same benefit—even when combat injuries make it impossible to have kids otherwise.

How Police Are Watching You on Social Media

How does law enforcement use Twitter, Facebook, and other forms of social media to keep tabs on people? Documents from Chicago's Cook County Sheriff’s Office reveal a few of their surveillance techniques.

Getting the most out of your homeowners insurance

What Should I Do If The Insurance Company Demands An 'Independent Medical Exam'?

Insurance companies will hire a doctor to perform an Independent Medical Examination (IME) on accident victims to determine the extent of their injuries. However, these doctors are hardly

This insurance company wants to analyze your saliva to predict when you’ll die

A life insurance company is turning to the hot, but still unproven, field of epigenetics to try to bet on how long you’re likely to live.

Why You Should Be Checking Your Insurance Policy — RoofersCoffeeShop

By Cass Jacoby, RCS Reporter.The number one thing you should be looking for in your contracts to ensure you have coverage.Let's admit it, we don’t always know what a legal document means when we sign it. Especially in the world of insurance, it is easy to be out of depth ...

Does My Insurance Cover This? Some Strange Yet Successful Claims

Auto insurance is mandated in most of the country in order to operate a vehicle and is extremely helpful in the event of an accident, especially when the accident was not your fault. Insurance provides financial protection to cover injuries, losses, and damages, and is a business contract between you and your insurance company. You pay a monthly, quarterly, or yearly premium, and in exchange the insurance company pays for your losses in accordance with…

What you need to know: Searching for renters insurance

Renters insurance is a small investment that can have a huge payoff. We spoke to one insurance agent who says that the costs can be as little as $5-$10 a month, but offer tens of thousands of dollars of protection for you and your items. Some policies can even pay off medical bills if someone becomes hurt in your apartment. Though the prices vary from person to person, insurance agent Michele Meeks with State Farm says replacing just one room can run you…

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Birth Control Is Supposed to Be Free With Insurance. She Got Billed $1,900

The Affordable Care Act requires that insurers cover birth control with no out-of-pocket costs, but enforcement is weak. A pending Supreme Court case could make the situation worse.

Make a Familiar Choice for Condo Insurance?

Find out if a condo's contents should be covered by the company insuring what's outside.

How to best use (or not use) your HOA Insurance Policy

HOA InsuranceWhile carrying insurance to protect your community is important, it’s also important to use the policy properly. Unlike personal home and auto insurance, the types of claims that an HOA may file can vary greatly and understanding when to file a claim vs. pay for something out of pocket isn’t always easy.