Fall Home Maintenance ChecklistIndoors:Windows and doors: Prevent chilly drafts (and pricey heating bills) by checking and replacing any worn weather stripping and caulking any cracks. For loose-fitting doors, slide a draft…
The average American plans to spend $998 on gifts and other holiday items this holiday season, according to the National Retail Federation. While that’s not as high as pre-pandemic years,…
You have a lot to keep track of in today’s fast-paced life ‒ from to-do lists to meetings to juggling multiple schedules in your household (and everything in between).And you’re…
One of our nation’s founding fathers, Benjamin Franklin, famously said, “By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.”This mantra is especially true when you get behind the wheel. So…
What do bicycles, toilet paper, hand sanitizer, refrigerators and kayaks have in common? They’ve all been in short supply at times during the COVID-19 pandemic. The past year’s global health…
During the early months of the pandemic, did you notice more fast cars on the road? (And, be honest: Did you step on the gas yourself when the roads were…
Halloween Safety Tips for HomeownersClear the walkways. Toys, rakes, errant stones — clear them all out of the way before trick-or-treating starts. (Wet leaves are an especially slippery culprit!) A quick…
When it comes to auto insurance claims, car fires are relatively rare. But if you’ve ever seen a vehicle engulfed in flames, you know it can be a frightening scene.According…
Car keys are one of the top items people lose the most. How do you keep track of yours? Our recent survey of more than 2,300 respondents shows us where…
What Happens To Your Student Loans If You Pass Away?The short answer: It depends on the type of loans you have.Federal loans: Loans issued directly to a person through the…
We’ve all seen the pictures on TV and social media of people stocking up on water before a natural disaster. Many times, store shelves usually full of water and other…
If you’re approaching your 65th birthday and starting to research options for Medicare, navigating through all of your new health care choices can be overwhelming. In addition to enrolling in a…
When you sign up for Medicare Parts A and B, you also have the option to apply for a Medicare Supplement insurance plan.A Medicare Supplement plan, sometimes called “Medigap,” is a…
It’s universal: No one likes to see red and blue flashing lights in your rearview mirror. Every driver knows breaking the speed limit is against the law… but that doesn’t…
Applying for Medicare once you reach retirement age sounds simple enough. But just because you’re covered under the federal health insurance program doesn’t mean you won’t be faced with out-of-pocket…
How much life insurance do I need, anyway? A number of factors – including your age, debts, monthly expenses and number of children – can influence how much life insurance you…
You started your business with a dream. A vision for the future. And there’s no satisfaction like watching that dream come to fruition.If business is booming and all your hard…
School is officially in session. And while kids are brushing up on their math and language arts skills, it’s important for drivers to slow down and keep an eye out…
Maybe you just got married. Or had your first child. Or started a business.Whatever the life event is, you are now buying life insurance for the first time. And that…
When the big yellow bus swings around the corner and nears the corner bus stop, it can be an exciting moment for both kids and parents.Every year, school buses carry…
Long days. Sleepless nights. Laughter and tears. No, we’re not talking about parenthood. We’re talking about owning a business (though some might refer to their business venture as their “baby”).You’ve…
1950s: Fuzzy DiceA staple of 1950s “hot rod” culture, fuzzy dice can still be found hanging from the rearview mirrors of classic cars across the United States. But while these colorful…
Business fleets come in many shapes and sizes from two or three sedans to hundreds of commercial delivery trucks. But they all have one thing in common: they meet the…
Can you remember the last time you drove for no other reason than to explore? Or took the long way home on purpose? It’s a freeing experience—to drive down the…
The idea of an RV camping trip can have you daydreaming for days. I bet you can already smell the musky smoke and pine needles from the late-night campfire; taste…
There are a lot of areas of life where we need to separate fact from fiction. Who knew that the gas pump would be one of them?From the best time…
Whether you’re on your way to work, embarking on a family road trip or just running errands around town, there’s never a good time to get a flat tire. But…
Can you remember the last time you drove for the sake of exploration? Or took the long way home on purpose? It’s a freeing experience to drive down the interstate, onto…
The feeling is nostalgic: A night under the stars, the front seat laid all the way back and an old family classic playing on the big screen. Your loved ones…
Can you remember the last time you drove for the sake of exploration? Or took the long way home on purpose? It’s a freeing experience to drive down the interstate,…
