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Free Leveled Reading Websites – Part 2
This article is written by former New Jersey first grade teacher, Felicia Niven. Reading is one of the most important skills that we teach. Providing material at a student’s level is key to helping him or her cultivate a love for reading. We’ve added to our list of...
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...
Educators Across the Country Receive $1,000 Athletic Grants from California Casualty
California Casualty will deliver $1,000 Thomas R. Brown Athletic Grants to educators at 50 public middle and high schools across 25 states to help support their school sports program(s). Since its inception in 2010, the Thomas R. Brown Athletics Grant Program has...