As the Fourth of July holiday weekend approaches, many Americans are making plans to be away for several days, and others are using the holiday to jump-start their vacations.
Most are good about securing indoor valuables — jewelry and electronics, for example — but not as attentive to the items left outside.
According to the U.S. Department of Justice's Bureau of Justice Statistics, you're more likely to be a victim of a burglary during the summer months, and thieves are looking both inside and outside your home. Even if you have a “smart” home, you may not be fully protected.
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Rosalie Donlon is the editor in chief of ALM's insurance and tax publications, including NU Property & Casualty magazine and NU PropertyCasualty360.com. You can contact her at [email protected].
