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How to Change Car Insurance Companies
You don’t have to wait for your auto policy to expire to change insurance companies. However, you do need to make sure you’re fully covered without any gaps in insurance. We’ve compiled some guidelines to help you decide if a change is right for you. When...
Spring Cleaning: How to Test Smoke Detectors
If you’ve ever accidentally set off the smoke alarm, you know how loud it can be. But that loud beeping is actually a good thing. Smoke detectors give us that important warning to get safely away in case of a fire. Some detectors do double duty and also alert to...
Hydroplaning and Tips to Keep Your Car Under Control This Spring
There are few things scarier than losing control of your car, but when it’s wet outside it can happen in an instant, no matter how safely you drive. This phenomenon is known as hydroplaning and it’s common during spring storms. Here are some ways to reduce your...
Will a Ticket Raise Your Rate?
Each year, 1 in every 6 people in the U.S. get a speeding ticket at the average cost of about $150. But tickets aren’t the only price you pay for speeding. Your auto insurance rates could take a hit; how much depends upon important factors like your driving record,...
How Freezing Temps Affect Your Vehicle & What to Do About It
Brrrr…it’s cold out there. But those freezing temperatures don’t just affect us. They can also impact our cars, some even to the point where they may not start or function. Here’s a quick checklist to help you know what to look for, and what to do, to ease the...
Everything You Need to Know About Frozen Pipes
Your house may be warm and cozy, but chances are your water pipes aren’t. When temperatures dip too low, those pipes are in danger of freezing and bursting. If that happens, you’re in for a hefty bill… Causes of burst pipes Winter is a common season for frozen pipe...
Why Insurance Costs Are Up & What You Can Do About It
From groceries to gas, it seems like we’re paying more for everything these days. Now insurance rates are increasing as well. Why is this happening, and more importantly, what can we do about it? Here’s what you need to know. What we’re seeing… Car insurance...
Does Homeowner’s Insurance Cover Plumbing and Pipe Leaks?
We all know the dreaded drip, drip, drip of a water leak. It’s the sound of a potentially expensive repair or at minimum, an annoying cleanup. Either way, you want to be prepared when it happens. Knowing what your homeowner’s insurance covers in terms of plumbing and...
How to Boost Your Immune System This Winter
It’s cold and flu season, and as a nurse, teacher, or parent, you’re likely surrounded by sniffling and coughing on the daily. So, at this point how can you keep yourself from getting sick? Look no further; we’ve got you covered with the best tips to help keep you...
Insurance 101: How to Easily File a Claim
You slow down for the yellow light but the car behind you does not. Bam! It wasn’t your fault but now you have to get your car fixed. Or maybe a storm knocks out a window in your house. Now you need to get it repaired. Accidents happen. Washing machines overflow;...