When shopping for insurance, the price tag often grabs your attention first. A low premium can seem like a great deal, especially when budgets are tight. But is cheap insurance really saving you money, or could it be costing you more in the long run? Many people discover that the initial savings come with hidden costs that can turn a bargain into a burden. This post explores the true cost of cheap insurance, helping you understand what to watch for and how to make smarter cho

There’s something comforting about a drive to Milli's Restaurant in Bluffton, Indiana. You know the kind of trip where you expect everything to go smoothly: the sun shining just right, the radio playing your favorite tunes, and the smell of fresh coffee waiting for you at the end. It’s a simple plan, a routine almost sacred in its predictability. But sometimes, life throws a curveball when you least expect it. The Perfect Morning Drive That morning, I set out with the usual o

Every January in Indiana starts the same way. The holidays end, the Christmas lights come down, and suddenly we’re staring at our reflection thinking, “Alright, this is the year.” The year we finally exercise regularly. The year we stop pretending ranch dressing doesn’t count. The year we say no to breaded tenderloins the size of a hubcap. And by February? Well… there’s a reason Planet Fitness stays packed for exactly six weeks. The Midwest Reality Check Setting New Year’s go

Michael G. Lewis President, Archbold and Lewis Insurance Inc. April 30, 2025 If you run a plumbing, electrical, or HVAC business in...