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On March 23, 2010, President Obama signed the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act into law. A key component of this new health care reform law is the “Individual Mandate” which becomes effective on January 1, 2014 affecting millions of currently uninsured individuals. — The Individual…

The first years teenagers spend as drivers are very risky. Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death among 15- to 20-year-olds and research shows that more than half of teens who die in crashes are passengers, most of whom are not wearing a seatbelt. — Immaturity and lack of driving…

Spring is a time of new beginnings in Oregon – and now is a great time to take on some cleaning and organization tasks around your home. If you’re anything like many of us here at Rhodes-Warden Insurance, some of these tasks are long overdue! — Here are some tips to get you started – and keep you…

Be safe in your home — Health and safety agencies often use the change to Daylight Saving Time to remind people to change the batteries in their smoke alarms. The American Red Cross suggests you test your smoke alarms and talk with your family about your fire escape plan. Whether you live in…

It goes without saying that keeping yourself and your family healthy through the winter months in Oregon can be a challenge. When you combine chillier temps, housebound days – not to mention kids passing around colds at school like they’re playing “Hot Potato” – you can end up spending the much of…

If you're a snowbird and you're headed away from the cold this winter to a sunnier and warmer spot, you can move on to the next article. Just know that we here at Rhodes-Warden Insurance Agency wish you a safe journey – and that we're all a little jealous. But no hard feelings; we'll still be here,…