Let’s face it: Thanksgiving can be stressful. You must contend with traffic and crowded airports; it can be a challenge to get the whole family together, you’ll have a ton of guests if you’re hosting and there’s all the prep work that goes into cooking a big...
When temperatures plummet, even a well-built home can be vulnerable to extreme winter weather. Across much of the United States, homeowners are finding that preparedness for severe cold, heavy snow and prolonged storms is no longer optional. Winters have become...
Part of the fun of Halloween is the seasonal decorations. Some people prefer simple decorations, like a few candles, smiling jack-o-lanterns and orange streamers. Others go for more elaborate displays, using giant props, plenty of lights, fog/smoke machines and even...
Nobody wants to pay more for car insurance than they need to, but the lowest price won’t always get you the coverage and protection you and your family need. There are many things standard auto policies will not cover, and after an accident is not the time to find out...
Halloween is almost here, which means trick-or-treaters, fun costumes, lots of candy and, unfortunately, an uptick in vandalism and crime. There are many reasons why crime increases on Halloween. In general, there is an uptick in crime on holidays because people leave...
Cleaning up your house or building after it has been damaged by a storm is not as simple as it may seem, but there are safety precautions you can observe to ensure the job goes smoothly after the storm. Before you even begin the clean-up process, always remember to...
A few years ago, easy hacks to steal certain Kia and Hyundai car models started appearing on social media. Subsequently, thefts of these cars became so common that a few larger insurance companies stopped writing new policies for them. This begs the question: Could...
Most people don’t spend much time thinking about their insurance premiums outside of when they pay them. However, many factors determine an individual’s premium—age, claims history and location—all affect a premium rate. There also are factors that are outside of your...
For many, Labor Day in the United States is about recognizing the contributions of the American labor movement to society and the workers who keep it running. For many businesses, it’s also a day about slashing prices. You probably have seen plenty of advertisements...
It’s that time of the year when the kids head back to college. This year your child wants to take their vehicle back with them. “What could go wrong?” they ask, as you casually turn on “Animal House” and show them the scene where D-Day turns Flounder’s car from a...