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/ By Charlene Echerivel / Dave Ramsey • General/ • • / 0 Comments

What does it mean to be a Ramsey Trusted Provider?

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Intelli Choice is an Endorsed Local Provider (ELP) in the Dave Ramsey Provider network.

Dave Ramsey is probably best known for his series, Financial Peace University.  If you haven’t heard of him, he is a best-selling author, financial guru, and the host of The Ramsey Show.  The Ramsey Solutions company defines its success by the number of lives changed and has a goal of helping ordinary people get out of debt and get control of their lives. Its mission is to provide “biblically based, commonsense education and empowerment that gives HOPE to everyone in every walk of life.”

On The Ramsey Show, callers frequently discuss some of the tougher financial issues in life.  Examples might include complicated real estate transactions, investing in life insurance, or creating a will.  Callers explain how, as they went out into the world to accomplish these tasks, they weren’t sure who they could turn to that they could trust. Because of this dilemma, a natural outgrowth of the show has been the Endorsed Local Providers program.  

Dave Ramsey has a mission to serve, but that doesn’t mean your neighbor with the side hustle has the same goal.

The ELP program is a network of professionals who have been vetted to be sure they know their stuff and share the Ramsey values. Endorsed Local Providers fall under the “Ramsey Trusted” umbrella and must meet three distinct criteria.  

First, they must go through a rigorous Ramsey vetting process. 

Second, they must participate in continuous Ramsey coaching. 

Third, they are evaluated by customers through a Ramsey Trusted scoring process based on service.  

It’s about consistency.  This means that the Ramsey Trusted name stands behind them as a provider you can trust to provide you with consistent results, service, and who adheres to the Ramsey values system.  The ELP program has over 20 years of development behind it.  If a company is on the list, it wasn’t by accident.

Intelli Choice has the distinction of being an Endorsed Local Provider.  When it comes time to find the best insurance rates and coverage for your circumstances, you can trust us to be focused on serving your needs first.  We are invested in the Ramsey mission, which means we are invested in you.   If you think we can serve you, give us a call.

Home Security Tips
/ By Brandon Barnes / Home Insurance/ • / 0 Comments

Home Security Tips

Home Security Tips
Everyone wants to keep their home safe from burglars or intruders, but not everyone wants to have an alarm system installed. There are plenty of people who prefer the do-it-yourself route, whether it’s home improvement or home security.
And nowadays, there are more options than ever when it comes to home security, so we here at Intelli Choice Insurance want to help you sort through those options with a few tips.
Do-it-yourself options
The widespread availability of electronic tools means that homeowners can set up their own monitoring systems if they choose, without the help of a home-security company.
  1. Cameras: Smaller and more inexpensive than ever, cameras can be placed nearly anywhere on the exterior of your home and monitored from inside wirelessly – or set to record footage for review later. Available software even allows you to point your laptop camera in a particular direction (say, at the front door) and check the images from a remote location.
  2. Lights: Motion-detecting floodlights are an excellent deterrent to thieves, because they don’t want to be seen. If you add these, make sure they’re installed near entryways, and that they aren’t easily reached from the ground. And using timers for interior lights is a good way to give the appearance that your home is occupied.
  3. Alarms: Vibration alarms are available for windows, alerting you if someone is trying to get in. Similarly, other monitors can be installed near doors and programmed to sound if a person comes within a set distance. Some even emit barking sounds to make it sound like a dog is in the house.
Even if you aren’t interested in installing security equipment around your home, there are a number of things you can do to increase safety:
  1. Keep your home locked. It sounds simple, but you’d be surprised how many people leave windows or doors unlocked. Make sure that sliding doors and windows have extra security, such as a track lock or dowel in the track.
  2. Don’t leave a key outside. If you need to provide access to your home while you’re away, leave your key with a trusted neighbor or friend, not under the doormat
  3. Watch the landscaping. Thick shrubs and bushes around your porch or yard can give thieves a good place to hide. Keep them well-trimmed and ensure that problematic areas can be illuminated with your outdoor lighting.
  4. Use common sense. If you’re going away on vacation, cancel your newspaper and other deliveries. Ask a neighbor to keep watch, and park a car out front. Don’t post publicly on social media or leave a message on your answering machine or voicemail indicating that you’ll be away for an extended period.
Burglars really do consider deterrents such as alarms, cameras, dogs, etc. when looking at targets, according to a study released by the University of North Carolina. So a small investment in security can make a big difference!
Contact Us!
At Intelli Choice Insurance, we can work with you to make sure you’ve got the coverage you need, while at the same time using all possible credits and discounts to make that coverage affordable. Just give us a call at 513-777-3606 or send us a note at Brandon@intellichoiceinsurance.com. We want to help you meet your goals, and make sure what’s important to you is protected!