Bruce Bennett's Farmers Blog

     2018 is officially here! Now is the time to think about what you will do differently this year (that rhymed). The new year is a time to hit the reset button to everything that you don’t like about yourself. Take advantage of it! Be the best You you can be! Here are 5 resolution ideas that you can steal from me and use yourself! Join a gym Exercise is great hobby and great way to stay in shape. Don’t have the motivation? Set a goal for yourself. Lose ten pounds in the next three months, get my bench press up to 200 lbs, get some definition in the abs; whatever it is, you are headed in the right direction! Bring your friend or significant other with you. Or go alone to meet new people. Working out with someone will help you stay driven. Read a book This sounds very simple, but surprisingly one in four Americans have not read a book in the past year. This is scary considering that reading can have such an impact on the human brain. Studies have sh...

     Is your insurance rate too high? Did you know Farmers Insurance offers 35+ discounts one can receive. Here are some of the big discounts Farmers has to offer: Home Owner’s: If you own your home you are eligible for a discounted rate on your auto insurance. Bundling:  By having more than one policy with Farmers, such as home and auto, you can receive a discount. Multi-car : Cover more than one vehicle under the same Farmers auto policy to qualify for this additional premium discount. Safety Equiptment: For cars with standard safety equipment, like anti-lock brakes and restraint systems. Anti-theft: If you have an alarm system or similar anti-theft or vehicle recovery device installed in your vehicle, then you may be eligible for an additional rate discount. Alternative Fuel: Lower your car insurance rates when you drive a car fueled by new alternative resources, such as, electric / gasoline hybrid, electric, ethanol, methanol, co...

      The official start of the winter season is only a week away and it is expected to be a rough one. Because of the warmer winters we’ve had the past two years, experts say this one is supposed to be one of the coldest and snowiest winters in we’ve had in quite some time, especially here in the Northeast. Are you ready for the cold? Prepare Yourself           If there happens to be a storm, make sure you stay inside and don’t leave your house until it’s over. Be careful walking on snowy and icy sidewalks because it may lead to a fall.            Dress warm! It is not uncommon to catch frostbite or even hypothermia during this time. Cover up sensitive parts of the body such as fingers, toes, ears and nose because these will catch frostbite the fastest. Wear gloves, scarves and hats when outside. If these body parts are still cold, go inside ...

      Harrington Park is a small town located in eastern Bergen County, New Jersey. It borders bigger towns such as Old Tappan, Norwood, Closter, Rivervale and Emerson. There are so many reason why Harrington Park is such a great spot to live and own a business. Small Size   Harrington Park is not even two square miles large which means it is a very quiet neighborhood. There isn’t a lot of heavy traffic because there are no big shopping centers or attractions around the area. This makes it a great and easy place to visit if you have family in the area, want to go to a nearby park or go for a walk or jog. Friendly People   Because it is so small, it seems like everyone knows each other here; the people are all very friendly to each other. When I began working here in 2014, the neighbors welcomed me with open arms. Close to NYC and Shopping   It’s good that there are no major attractions here bec...