6 Questions (and Answers) About French Drains
If you’re dealing with a wet basement or a soggy lawn, you might want to look into installing a French drain. While it’s not necessarily a “quick fix,” a French…
How much car insurance do I need?
Determining how much insurance you need to be fully protected and fit into your budget is a tricky task. Many factors come into play with this question. Things like state…
8 Homeowners Insurance Coverages You Need
When it comes to homeowners insurance, not all policies are created equal. And that’s important to remember when it comes to protecting what could very well be your biggest asset.Check…
Coach vs. Mentor: What Can They do for Your Professional Development?
Whether it’s in our personal lives, athletic activities or professional endeavors, many of us have relied on the guiding hand of a trusted third party to help overcome challenges.Our first…
What You May Not Know About Motorcycle Safety
When it comes to motorcycle safety, attention to detail is critical.According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), motorcyclists face significantly higher risks in comparison to passengers in other…
What is Full Coverage Insurance?
If you’ve ever bought, or leased, a car there’s a pretty good chance you’ve been told you need “full coverage” auto insurance while under a loan or lease. But what…
When is a Car Considered Totaled—And What Happens When It Is?
The first step in determining whether a car is totaled (or, in insurance terms, a total loss) is to calculate its actual cash value (ACV) at the time of the…
What Happens If My Neighbor’s Tree Falls in My Yard?
For the most part, homeowners are responsible for what falls into their own yard. So, if a storm causes your neighbor’s tree to fall in your yard, your homeowners insurance could…
5 Things to Avoid When Using Public Wi-Fi
Once your identity is stolen, it can be difficult to recover. “Unfortunately, you’re not going to be able to flip a switch to restore everything,” Lorei says. “It’s a smart…
Top 4 Fall Driving Hazards (And How to Handle Them)
The start of fall brings a lot of welcome things: a new school year, cooler temps and changing leaves. You may not notice it right away, but your daily commute is…
How Named Storms Affect Your Insurance Coverage
When a hurricane is on the way, you have to act fast.While you’re making an evacuation plan or stocking up on bottled water, the last thing you want to be…
7 Simple Steps You Can Do to Protect Your Business Data
One of the most valuable assets for any business is its data. Like any business, small businesses are susceptible to cyberattacks.Safeguarding your company’s data is not just about avoiding financial…
8 Anti-Discrimination Laws Business Owners Should Know
Fair and equal treatment isn’t just the right thing to do—it’s often the law.Whether you’re hiring for a new position, planning a promotion or letting an employee go, it’s important…
How Should I Drive in Heavy Rain?
It starts with a few innocent raindrops on the glass.At first, you might not even bother to turn on the windshield wipers. But judging from the dark skies and rolling…
How to Choose a Deductible
There are many choices you need to make when it comes to choosing the right car insurance. When it comes to customizing your policy, one of the biggest decisions is what…
Is Your Business Data Secure? 5 Things to Know About Small Business Data Breaches
A data breach is not something that just happens to mega retailers – small businesses are also at risk. From customers’ credit card numbers to employee tax information, it’s likely that…
What Insurance is Needed to Protect Your Townhome?
We may be a little biased here, but protecting your home and personal belongings is important—and often required. Usually selecting policies is pretty straightforward, but one question we often get…
What’s a Home Inventory, and Why Do I Need One?
What if you were asked to make a list of everything inside your home from memory? Chances are, you’d end up forgetting a thing or two... right?Well, if you ever…
What is a Peril on Homeowners Insurance?
While you may be familiar with the obvious need for homeowners insurance, the finer details and definitions of your coverage may be less clear. Take insurance peril, for example.Even to…
5 Ways to Avoid Parking Lot Accidents
Parking lots can be treacherous territory.In fact, tens of thousands of crashes and hundreds of deaths occur each year in parking lots, according to the National Safety Council. The good…
Quiz: How Do You Know if a Long-Term Care Policy is Right for You?
Erie Family Life Insurance Company ICC24 LTC Quiz 3/24 Even though it’s not something we like to think about, long-term care may be necessary at some point in your life.…
Equipment Breakdown Coverage for Your Home, Do You Need It?
Our homes are where we grow our families and shape our lives. Naturally, you do a lot to protect your home, from choosing only the best contractors for those home…
What to Include in a Car Emergency Kit
Stranded, cold and hungry along the highway is no way to get to your destination. A well-stocked emergency roadside kit could help you get back on the road quickly—or at…
Does Homeowners Insurance Cover Plumbing Problems?
Something going catastrophically wrong in your plumbing system can lead to one soggy and expensive mess. Standing in that mess can leave you wondering, does my homeowners insurance cover this? The…
Why Life Insurance? 8 Things Your Policy Covers
Life insurance 1 is something people in many different situations and stages of life should consider.Even knowing this, you may still wonder why life insurance would be a good fit for you. So below we…
Time Management Hacks for Small Business Owners
Effectively managing time is a game changer for small business owners. By improving your time management skills, business owners often realize gains in productivity and efficiency—advancements that directly drive bottom-line…
Secure Your Future: Business Interruption Insurance Explained
When you think about purchasing a business policy, you probably think about the protection it provides for a fire, windstorm or burglary.Insurance that covers the cost to repair a damaged building…
7 Things You Didn’t Know Your ERIE Auto Policy Could Cover
The next time you look over your ERIE auto insurance policy, look for the “Xs” throughout the margins. These are all the “Xtra Protection Features” that are automatically included with your ERIE…
Networking Tips for Introverted Entrepreneurs: Building Connections with Confidence
Networking is a vital aspect of entrepreneurship, enabling people to forge valuable connections, share knowledge and explore collaborative opportunities.But for introverted entrepreneurs, the idea of networking events often can be…
Maximizing the Performance of Your Electric Car Year-Round
When you buy an electric vehicle (EV), you gain benefits – no more trips to the gas station – and some new responsibilities … like keeping that vehicle charged properly…