Storms or natural disasters can have the ability to knock your power out for an extended period of time. In Spartanburg during an outage, portable generators can offer temporary power, but there are potential risks associated with the use of these generators. Portable generator safety is important.  They can be dangerous, and can lead […]

Reduce the Risk of a Car Crash   The second wave of holiday travel is upon us.  These trips can be memorable. Unfortunately, too many of those trips will end up being memorable for the wrong reasons, due to crashes and other risks that drivers face anytime they hit the road.  Safe Holiday Driving Tips […]

As a busy homeowner, it is easy to fall into the trap of pushing off tasks that maintain the long-term value of your home in favor of more pressing problems. That’s OK, to a point, as certain easy to forget house cleaning projects should be in the “long-term maintenance” category. But putting them on hold […]

Don’t Delay — Start Thinking About Winterizing Your RV Today   Unless you’re headed to a warmer climate for the winter, fall in Spartanburg, SC is the time to start preparing your RV for winter (as long as you’re done using it for a while, that is).  Is Your RV Ready For The Winter? The elements […]

    Insurance Tips for Millennials You keep your car filled up with gas so you don’t get stranded on the side of the road. And, your phone charged so your loved ones can reach you. But, what kind of safety measures do you have in place for more extreme scenarios? Insurance tips for millennials […]

    You’ve got an emergency plan for your family in case extreme weather or a natural disaster in the Upstate of South Carolina forces you to live without power, or worse, evacuate your home. (If not, learn how to create one at Ready.gov/make-a-plan.) But, what about planning for your pets? 4 Ways to Help Pets […]

      7 Tips to Help Keep Student Athletes Safe Your South Carolina upstate household may be one of the millions this fall in which student athletes are dreaming of victory on their school playing fields. Of course, we here at Select Source Insurance want to see them succeed, but we also want them […]

  A ring from a loved one. A bracelet handed down through generations. A watch or necklace marking a special occasion. Every reason why you treasure a piece of fine jewelry is a reason why it should be insured. However, calling it “jewelry insurance” may be a stretch. You don’t need a separate policy to […]

      Road Rage on South Carolina Roads? Not With These 5 Tips  Good manners when you’re behind the wheel in South Carolina – not everyone has them. But, that doesn’t mean you have to get caught up in the rush and the fury. Instead, use these tips to help keep road rage incidents […]

  Summer is here, which means you’ll likely see more motorcycles on the road. And the key word here is “see.” People driving cars and trucks often fail to notice the motorcyclists around them, partly because they’re not accustomed to looking for them. It’s obvious yet bears repeating: Motorcyclists are much more vulnerable than car […]