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How to Lower Your Auto Insurance Bill
Wednesday, January 31, 2018
It’s easy to lower your insurance costs - especially if you have a great driving record, or don’t mind having higher deductibles. Who doesn’t want to pay less for car insurance? Billions of dollars are spent on ad...
Heavy Rain? Be on the Lookout for Heavy Damage
Wednesday, July 26, 2017
Your home protects you from the elements, but heavy rains can weaken that protection. With a little maintenance and a lot of vigilance, it’s not hard to stay safe and dry. Summer thunderstorms are a fact of life, and...
Teen Driving Safety
Tuesday, May 30, 2017
Talking to Your Teen About Safe Driving When teens begin to drive, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the National Safety Council, the sobering statistics start to pile up:Car...
7 Driving Habits That Are Bad for Your Car
Saturday, March 11, 2017
No matter how safe you are behind the wheel, you’ve probably done things like: Shift into drive while the car is still rolling backward. Ride the brakes on steep hills. Roll into the gas station on empty. Guilty? If so,...
Burglary Prevention: Should You Leave the Lights On?
Friday, January 13, 2017
It seems like a no-brainer to leave the lights on outside your home to deter burglars while you’re away (or even while you’re asleep). But does that really work? Or is it just a waste of electricity — particularly this...
Which Home Alarms Do You Need?
Tuesday, November 22, 2016
Technology has made home alarms of all kinds — from security to smoke, radon to radiation — more accessible than ever. Many of them can be configured to work together, and some even alert you to trouble through your...
Device Insurance: Cover Your Personal Electronics With the Policy You Already Have
Wednesday, October 26, 2016
It seems everyone these days has a smartphone. Or a smart TV, a tablet, or an ebook reader. Or all of the above – and more. When you add it all up, you may find you have thousands and thousands of dollars tied up in...
The Type of Fire Extinguisher Every Home Should Have
Wednesday, October 5, 2016
A fire is a fire, and a fire extinguisher is a fire extinguisher, right? Well, not quite. There are actually different types of fires and different types of extinguishers that respond best to each one. So, which is...
Safety Tips for Summer Thrill Seekers
Monday, July 18, 2016
The family summer vacation is a time-honored tradition, and it often includes a trip to one of our country’s incredible amusement parks. But, while the rides and other attractions at these parks are typically safe, it...
Navigate Rainy Roadways With Care
Friday, June 3, 2016
It’s just rain — how much impact can it really have on your driving? The answer: a lot. You’re likely to experience lower visibility, reduced traction and increased difficulty in handling your car both during and after...