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Safety tips for senior drivers
Driving is a symbol of independence and freedom. Unfortunately, age diminishes some of the abilities that are involved in safe driving. Here are some great ways to remain a good driver as long as possible:
The 100 deadliest days on the road for teenagers
Did you know that June, July and August are the deadliest months for teenagers who drive? Here's why — and what you can do to protect your child:
In the summer, cars can become deadly hot in minutes
How long does it take to turn the temperature inside a parked vehicle from toasty to deadly? Believe it or not, just 10 minutes. Here are some tips for keeping your child safe this summer.
Teen driver? Here’s how to save on auto insurance
Is your teenager learning to drive? Here's how to keep your auto insurance costs under control while your high-schooler gets behind the wheel.
Do you have a home inventory?
Moving into a new home? It's a great time to update or create a home inventory.
The most dangerous drivers on the road today
Did you know that young adults are the most dangerous drivers on the road today? Here's why and some lessons that can help keep you and your family safe behind the wheel:
Four easy ways to save money on gasoline
Are your family's fuel costs on the rise? Here are four ways to help save money on gasoline:
Three steps to a stronger password
How strong are your passwords? Here are three ways to create hard-to-crack passwords and keep your online accounts safe.
Take it slow around school buses
Did you know that more children are injured each year getting off the school bus than while actually riding on the bus? It's the time of the year to take extra care around school buses:
The right insurance for your new home
Buying a new home? Make sure you and your family have the right coverage for one of the most important purchases you'll ever make.
Garage doors can be dangerous if they aren’t working properly
When was the last time your garage door was inspected? If you can't remember, it's been too long. Here's why:
Put the phone down while driving (yes, that means you!)
Put the phone down while you're driving. Yes, that means you! Drivers talking on handheld or hands-free cell phones are 4X as likely to be involved in a car crash. Here are other things you may not know about distracted driving!
Are you doing enough to prevent road rage?
Did you know that nearly 70 percent of traffic fatalities are caused by aggressive driving? Research shows there are some key behaviors that provoke aggressive drivers. Are you doing any of these things on the road?
Three safety tips for your next road trip
Planning to take a road trip soon? There's nothing quite like hitting the open road! Here are three ways to have a safe journey:
Drowsy driving: Don’t be a statistic
Drowsy drivers are involved in an estimated one in five fatal crashes. Don't be a statistic!
Parents play a big role in keeping teens safe behind the wheel
Parents play a big role in keeping teens safe behind the wheel. Here are two important things to teach your teen about driving:
Three ways to be a better driver: What NOT to behind the wheel
Want to avoid a car accident? These three driving mistakes lead to the most on-the-road accidents:
Distracted driving is a mascara brush away
What do coffee cups and mascara brushes have in common? Both are crashes waiting to happen. Check this out.
Six ways you’re protected through auto insurance
You may not be covered if you let your dog take the car for a spin, but your auto policy does provide a number of other protections. Here's a look at a few.
Watch out for this safety hazard: clutter
What's the craziest thing you've found under the seat of your car? Bonus points if you have a picture...
Five common car-seat mistakes to avoid
Did you know that three out of four child safety seats are installed improperly? Check out these five ways to ensure your child's safety seat is properly installed.
Five common car-seat mistakes that can put your kids at risk
Ever had your toddler squiggle out of a car seat? We've all had adventures like that, right? We put together some common mistakes that happen when installing car seats, such leaving those straps a little too loose. What we didn't include is how to make your toddler love their seat. Any tips there?
The heart and sole of barefoot driving
Barefoot driving, though not recommended, is not illegal and, in some rare cases, even preferable.
3 Things You Can Do To Ensure a Smooth Workers’ Compensation Settlement
An injured worker is not required to accept an insurance company's payment for hospital bills, disability payments or lost wages under workers comp law. The worker can pursue a monetary settlement as an alternative. The settlement process can be time consuming, stressful, and cause years of over-inflated experience mods for you, the business owner. Here's what you should know about the settlement process to help expedite the paperwork, maintain an amicable relationship with your employee, and reduce your lawsuit anxiety. First, it's important to know what can be included in a settlement Medical bills, emergency transportation, surgery, physical therapy, etc Disability payments that can vary depending on the type of injury and its severity. Lost wages and future loss of wages. Lost wages are dictated by California law at a weekly rate (2/3 of pretax gross income with a maximum of $1,215 per week). Future wage loss can be fiercely [Continue Reading]
Protecting your investment as a first-time home buyer
Eyeing your first home purchase: Tips for choosing a homeowner's policy for the first-time homebuyer.
