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Understanding Insurance Cost Factors
Understanding Car Insurance Costs
Shopping for car insurance can be challenging, and it's often tough to figure out how to get the best rates. Understanding the factors that influence insurance rates can help you determine how to get the best price, saving you money in the long run. Read on to learn more about types of coverage, the things that influence insurance rates and how to find the right coverage for your budget.
AutoInsurance Basics
Unoccupied Home Insurance Coverage
Vacant/Unoccupied Home Insurance: Do I Need It?
There are a number of scenarios where you might find your home empty for a certain period of time, and it's important to make sure you have the protection you need in the event of unexpected damage. Learn the difference between a vacant and unoccupied home, scenarios where additional coverage might be necessary and why you might want to consider purchasing this coverage.
HomeInsurance Basics
Save Money When Your Car Is Paid Off
What Should I Do After I Pay Off My Car Loan?
For most people who purchase a vehicle, obtaining a loan to pay for it has become a common occurrence. According to Experian, a global leader consumer credit reporting, approximately 85% of new vehicle purchases are financed. You may be familiar with the process of making your monthly car payment, but what happens after your loan is paid in full? Read on to learn more about how to simplify this process, and how you might be able to save money in the long run.
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Summer Power Outage Tips
What You Should Do During a Summer Power Outage
Regardless of the time of year, a power outage can be a major hassle for homeowners. And although winter power outages can be more concerning, summer power outages can be unpleasant as well. Make sure you know what to do in the event that the power goes out during the hot summer months.
HomeSafety & Advice
Coverage For Your Next RV Vacation
What Type Of RV Insurance Do I Need For My Next Trip?
If you are getting ready to hit the open road for a trip with your RV, chances are that you'll be checking your tires, filling your gas tank and making sure you have all of the necessary supplies. But depending on the type of trip you're planning, you may need to consider whether you have the right insurance coverage to protect your RV and everything in it. Read on to learn more about getting additional coverage before your upcoming trip.
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Proof Of Insurance Information
What Information Is On My Proof Of Insurance Card?
In order to drive legally, every driver needs to carry their license, registration and proof of financial responsibility (which is usually your auto liability insurance). What exactly is proof of insurance, and what's included on your proof of insurance card? Continue reading to learn more.
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Meeting with CPA
Five Tips for Small Businesses During Tax Season
Do you own a business? Running a company includes following complex rules for compliance and legality. Continue reading to learn more.
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Bicycle Maintenance
Five Bicycle Safety Tips To Practice During Each Ride
Riding your bicycle is good exercise and can be an economical and eco-friendly way to get to work, school, or the store. Depending on where you live, you could have to share the road with motorists, which can be dangerous. Continue reading to learn more.
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Family Boating
Know Before You Boat: Four Tips to Keep You Safe on the Water
In 2020, there were about 11.84 million registered recreational boating vehicles. While this number has been on the decline since 2007, boating remains an incredibly popular pastime. Anyone who has ever spent much time on the water, though, knows that it comes with a few risks. Continue reading to learn more.
Safety & Advice
Business woman stranded with overheating car
Overheating Car in the Summer
Are you noticing reduced engine power? Is steam billowing out from under the hood? Is the temperature light on or the temperature gauge all the way up on your dashboard? Continue reading to learn more.
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Family cookout
Cook-Outs: Ways to Safeguard Your Home While Entertaining
According to the National Fire Protection Association, fire departments respond to nearly 9,000 home fires each year that involve grills, barbecues, or other outdoor cooking devices. Continue reading to learn more.
HomeSafety & Advice
Damage after a storm
How To Evaluate and Update Your Natural Disaster Preparedness Plan
You might have put a disaster preparedness plan in place years ago - but how ready will you be if a natural disaster occurs? Continue reading to learn more.
Disaster Prep
Heavy traffic on the highway
Important Tips for Safely Driving on the Highway
Highways often offer faster routes if you have a longer distance to drive. However, highway driving can be intimidating and dangerous. Continue reading to learn more.
Auto
Kayak secured to car roof
How To Secure and Transport Your Summer Gear
In 2020, more than half of Americans over six participated in outdoor recreational activities and enjoyed 11.4 billion outings. If you plan to join in the fun with a vacation or day trip this summer, learn how to secure your gear. Continue reading to learn more.
AutoPersonal Property
Cleaning fall leaves out of a gutter
Fall Home Upkeep and Maintenance Tips
With the arrival of autumn, it's time to brush up on your maintenance to-do list. Here are nine tips to incorporate into your list this season. Continue reading to learn more.
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Family road trip with the dog
Planning a Family Road Trip They Will Remember for life
A family road trip can be the source of cherished memories for years or even decades. Get everyone involved in the planning. Continue reading to learn more.
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Rennovating a kitchen
Four Tips for Successful Home Renovations
Whether you are hoping to create a more functional living space or enhance the aesthetic beauty of your current home, renovations can be exhilarating and exhausting. Many homeowners take the DIY approach, finding great satisfaction in the remodeling process. Continue reading to learn more.
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Lifeguard watching over kids
Be Safe During Pool Season with These Tips
Jumping into a swimming pool can be one of the quickest and most pleasurable ways to cool down on a hot day. But that fun water recreation can turn tragic in seconds if an accidental drowning occurs. Continue reading to learn more.
HomeSafety & Advice
Watering a flower garden
Tips To Protect All Your Plants From Summer Heat
Jumping into a swimming pool can be one of the quickest and most pleasurable ways to cool down on a hot day. But that fun water recreation can turn tragic in seconds if an accidental drowning occurs. Continue reading to learn more.
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New family home
Five Tips for First-Time Home Buyers
Buying a home can be an investment in your future and the fulfillment of a dream. But before you start your house search, consider these five helpful tips for first-time homebuyers. Continue reading to learn more.
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Roadside emergency items
Four Emergency Road Service Safety Tips
Having your vehicle break down in the middle of a trip is never a pleasant experience. Whether it is something as simple as a flat tire or something as serious as major engine problems, breaking down mid-journey can potentially become dangerous if not handled properly. Continue reading to learn more.
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Tired woman with her laptop
Social Media Fatigue: Tips to Protect a Healthy Mental State
Your brain is an extraordinarily complex organ that works a lot like a muscle. And, just like your other muscles, overuse of the brain can cause fatigue. Continue reading to learn more.
Safety & Advice
Man installing solar panels
Five Solar Panel Tips to Help You Save Money
Over the course of their lifetime, residential solar panel systems can often help homeowners save thousands of dollars on their energy bills. With a few helpful tips and tricks, though, a solar panel system might be able to save you even more money. Continue reading to learn more.
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Man drinking water
Staying Healthy and Hydrated When Temperatures Soar
It is not just your imagination - summers are getting hotter and lasting longer. While this concerning trend has many ramifications for agriculture and the environment, it also poses a health threat. Continue reading to learn more.
Safety & Advice
RV Travel
Fun and Safety Tips for Summer RV Travel
People love to take a break from daily life and experience something new during the summer. If you own or rent a recreational vehicle (RV), you can explore without worrying about finding a place to stay along the way. Continue reading to learn more.
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Teen driving with his dad
Do You Have Teens Driving? Check Out These Teen Driver Safety Tips
Having a teenager get their driver's license can be stressful for many parents. A lack of driving experience can put a driver more at risk. Continue reading to learn more.
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Prevent forest fires
Wildfire Prevention
Over the last decade, nearly 63,000 wildfires have occurred each year, burning up to 7.5 million acres of land annually. Wildfires are defined as uncontrolled and unplanned fires that typically originate in forests or grassland. Continue reading to learn more.
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