Back to school is a good time to talk to kids about avoiding strangers and wearing helmets, but school safety is a year-round concern. And there is a lot of ground to cover.

Leaving your teenager home alone can be nerve-wracking – and not just because you’re worried about them throwing a party. The thought of your kids being home alone when a stranger approaches is enough to make you want to cancel your plans. But not so fast.

Street self-defense is certainly the most commonly referred-to form of protective training. And it should be, since the majority of attacks happen outside of the home (i.e., “on the street”). But what about the attacks that occur inside the home? Unfortunately

Burglars don’t usually pick their homes totally at random. The risk of being caught is simply too great to go into a home with a robust alarm system and an attack dog. Robbers look for vulnerable properties.

Like it or not, being a single mom could make you a target for crime. Burglars may see you as a vulnerable person because you’re the only adult in the home. The good news is you don’t have to be an easy target for crime

Renting out your home while you’re on vacation is a smart way to pay for your own trip. Becoming an Airbnb host as an investment real estate owner can also yield a better return than renting to a traditional tenant.

You’ve been eagerly awaiting your Amazon shipment and the email finally arrives: The packages have been delivered. One problem. By the time you get off work and drive home, your front porch is woefully empty.

As your car pulls into the drive after a sun-filled vacation, you’re mentally prepared to put down your bags and revel in the quiet comfort of being home. The only thing that could destroy your natural high is walking in to discover you’ve been the victim of a break-in.

We all want to believe that we’re safe in our own homes. Unfortunately, some of the statistics surrounding home security can make you feel less than comforted. According to research, a home burglary occurs approximately once every 20 seconds in the United States.